About the destination
A compact, surprisingly varied park stretching along a shallow soda lake at the foot of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Within minutes you pass from lush groundwater forest to acacia woodland, hippo pools and pink-edged shoreline.
Why visit
Tree-climbing lions, vast flocks of flamingos and one of the most beautiful park entrances in Tanzania — the giant fig and mahogany forest near the gate. A perfect half-day or full-day add-on.
Wildlife & landscape
- Famous tree-climbing lions
- Greater & lesser flamingo (seasonal)
- Elephant, hippo, baboon troops
- Olive baboon (huge troops)
- 400+ bird species
Things to do here
Forest Game Drive
Start in the canopy forest looking for baboons, blue monkeys and bushbuck.
Lake Edge & Flamingos
Drive the lakeshore for hippos and flamingo flocks.
Treetop Walkway
Optional canopy walk for a bird's-eye view of the forest.
Top highlights
Tree-climbing lions
Pink flamingo flocks
Hippo pools
Rift Valley views
