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Lake Manyara National Park: Protected Landscape & Rift Valley Geography in Arusha Region
Unique habitats from groundwater forests to alkaline lake shores.
Lake Manyara National Park is a distinct protected landscape situated within the Great Rift Valley of Tanzania's Arusha Region. The park's geography is shaped by the imposing escarpment wall and the alkaline Lake Manyara, creating a mosaic of habitats including rare groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, and saline grasslands. Its unique environment supports diverse wildlife and offers a prime example of regional landscape context and protected area dynamics.
- Area
- 648 km²
- Established
- 1960
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 178.5K annual

