Lake Manyara National Park is a compact yet ecologically diverse park nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. It offers a stunning variety of landscapes—lush groundwater forest, open grasslands, hot springs, and the alkaline lake itself. Despite its small size, the park is teeming with wildlife and is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and dazzling flocks of flamingos.