You can visit this park as part of a multi-day safari. It is the first on the road from Arusha, if you pass Tarangire NP, it has an area of 360 km2 and is one of the smallest in Tanzania.

Beyond the village of Mto Wa Mbo, which is the starting point for visiting Lake Manyara Park, you will find the turn-off to this pretty lake park.

Set aside a day to visit the pak, some people just need an afternoon. In the park you will find a variety of water birds, hippos, elephants, wildebeest, zebra and a number of antelope. The park is also famous for its tree lions.