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It's a birdwatcher's paradise, with a huge range of bird species, including pink-plumed flamingos and many raptors.","\u002Fimages\u002F8a5ac599-5eb6-4901-99d3-f28b8b6b7c8a.jpg","\u003Ciframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps\u002Fembed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d254837.6767272154!2d35.81286725!3d-3.62430405!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x1835d39d551c72eb%3A0x868ab1d3225461f3!2sLake%20Manyara!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1678347250240!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>",null,[],"Manyara",{"tagline":14,"overview":15,"whyVisit":29,"bestTime":39,"wildlife":56,"attractions":76,"activities":89,"gettingThere":99,"mapCaption":60},"Discover tree-climbing lions and dramatic rift valley scenery",{"paragraphs":16,"stats":19},[17,18],"Lake Manyara National Park is a compact but wildlife-rich reserve set beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park's blend of groundwater forest, open plains, and alkaline lake creates one of the most diverse ecosystems in East Africa. It is famous for its tree-climbing lions and large elephant herds.","This park is known for its large elephant population. The big cats are present, but not seen that easily. The forest patch is home to habituated troops of olive baboons and blue monkeys. 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