Primates in Lake Manyara National Park

Primates in Lake Manyara National Park are some of the different animal species that travelers get to encounter while on a Lake Manyara National Park safari. Lake Manyara National Park is one of the best Tanzania national parks that travelers can encounter a number of primates in their natural habitats. Among the primates in Lake Manyara National Park include large populations of baboons, vervet monkeys, blue monkeys, and the Manyara Monkey.

Baboons in Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park is known to host a large population of baboons. Large troops pf baboons can be seen along the paths and trails in Lake Manyara National par. Baboons in Lake Manyara National Park are very social, usually seen being social among themselves; young ones are seen trying to learn the way of life. Baboons are quite inquisitive, and easily snatch anything from you especially foods, be sure to be conscious of their behaviours.

Manyara Monkey

The Manyara monkey is a new subspecies of monkey endemic to Tanzania. The Manyara monkey is found in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the northwest and southwards through Lake Manyara National Park. The Manyara monkey is endangered given the threats they face especially among others human interruption of their inhabitant.

Vervet Monkeys and Blue are the other primates in Lake Manyara National Park that travelers can spot while on a Lake Manyara National Park safari. Habituated troops of vervet monkeys and Blue monkeys can be seen especially in the forest patch at the entrance of Lake Manyara National Park.

Apart from primates in Lake Manyara National Park, there are a number of other animals in Lake Manyara National Park that travelers can encounter while on a Tanzania safari tour. common animals in Lake Manyara National Park include Klipspringer, bushbucks, hippos, wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, elephants, giraffe, lions especially tree-climbing lions and so many others.

It is elephants and tree climbing lions that are the most sought after animals in Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara National Park has a large population of elephants, seen in large herds freely ranging in the park. Tree climbing lions are a unique character taken up by lions, and travelers can see them, by chance, on acacia and sausage trees.

Apart from primates and animals in Lake Manyara National Park, there are a number of other attractions in Lake Manyara National Park that travelers can enjoy while on a Lake Manyara National Park safari. Other attractions in Lake Manyara National Park include birds with over 400 birds recorded to inhabit the park including the Black Heron, Glossy Ibis, Little Bee-eater, Martial Eagle, Silvery-cheeked hornbill and so many others; Lake Manyara which covers over 3 quarters of the entire park area, Maji Moto Springs, and others.

How to see primates in Lake Manyara National Park

To see the different species, travelers need to take on a Lake Manyara National Park safari and take part on different safari activities that shall see them encountering not on the primates but also other animals in Lake Manyara National Park. Safari activities in Lake Manyara National Park that travelers can embark on to see the different wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park include game drives, guided walking safaris, Lake Manyara canopy walk, night game drives, and even canoeing in Lake Manyara National Park!

Best time for Wildlife Viewing in Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park offers constant wildlife viewing throughout the year, irrespective of the seasonality. The dry season however is the best time for wildlife viewing in Lake Manyara National Park. The dry season falls in the months of June to October, and January through February, during which time wildlife viewing is much easier because the vegetation is thinner and animals gather around the available water sources. The wet season which falls in the months of March through May and November to mid-December is a great time for bird watching in Lake Manyara National Park as this is when migratory birds are most present in the park.

Get in touch with a reputable tour operator to help you pitch an amazing Lake Manyara National Park safari for a chance to encounter the different animals.