Lake Manyara National Park Rules and Regulations

Rules and regulations in Lake Manyara National Park are in existence for various reasons among others protecting the wildlife and nature in the park. Lake Manyara National Park is one of the Tanzania wildlife safari parks that travelers do opt to visit and be amazed at the beauty of the Tanzanian wilderness. Lake Manyara national park is one of the smaller parks of Tanzania, located in the northern part of Tanzania and thus making part of the northern safari circuit of Tanzania which is the most visited region of Tanzania, encompassing other popular Tanzania safari parks of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania, Tarangire National Park as well as the mighty Kilimanjaro Mountain.

Lake Manyara National Park is a true gem of Tanzania, tucked away and only enjoyed to the fullest by those lucky travelers who do add it on to their Tanzania safari itinerary. Lake Manyara National Park covers only about 300 square kilometers of which up to 2 thirds of this is taken up by the Lake Manyara which is a great inhabitant for among others huge flocks of pink flamingos.

There are a number of attractions and activities in Lake Manyara National park that travelers can enjoy should they visit Tanzania and include this little gem n their Tanzania  safari package. Lake Manyara national Park hosts a variety of wildlife including the famous tree climbing lions, as well as a variety of other animals and birds including large flocks of pink flamingos.

Some of the activities in Lake Manyara National Park that travelers can enjoy include game drives, night game drives, guided walking safaris, bird watching, hot air balloon rides, among others. One of the unique thing to do in Lake Manyara National Park is the canopy walk, an experience you cannot find anywhere else in Tanzania. Canoeing can also be done in Lake Manyara National Park, as well as cycling in the outskirts of the park and a village tour. If traveling with children, Lake Manyara National park is that one Tanzania safari park to include that they shall enjoy.

Whilst on a lake Manyara National Park safari however, important to remember is to follow the various rules and regulations put up to protect not only the wildlife and nature, but also the travelers who visit the park every single day. There are a number of rules and regulations in Lake Manyara National Park that travelers ought to follow, and they include;

• The park strictly opens from 6am to 6pm only every single day. Travelers are advised to plan their movements accordingly lest they are inconvenienced.
• Always maintain a speed limit of 50km per hour whilst inside the park. This is in order to prevent or limit any accidents in the park as a result of overspending.
• Animals in Lake Manyara National Park always have a right of way. Do give them time to traverse the park, say cross at ease. Do not hurry them by hooting or taunting them. This is their home after all and you are the intruder.
• Do not drive off-track while in Lake Manyara National Park. Persons caught off-track driving shall be highly penalised by paying an instant fine or dismissed from the park immediately.
• Always maintain the recommended 100 meters distance away from the animals in Lake Manyara National Park.
• Do not make noise in the park. Do not clap, hoot, play radio or music, or even throw objects at the animals to attract their attention.
• Do not mimic animal sounds. They just might misinterpret it and come at you.
• Do not pick, up-root, cut or destroy any vegetation or even any remains of animals say bones, trophies among others.
• Do not smoke while in the park. Smoking should be done only in designated areas at your lodge of stay if allowed. Be sure to put out your cigarette correctly after use.
• Do not light or cause a fire in the park.
• Picnicking should be done in designated areas only.
• Camping in Lake Manyara National Park should be done in designated areas only. Be sure to clearly put out the fire at your camp after use.
• Do not litter in the park. Keep all your rubbish, including food wraps with you until you get to a rubbish can. Litter can choke or even poison the wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park.
• Do not get out of your safari vehicle at any time of day during the game drive. Always stay inside your safari vehicle, and only make use of the pop up should your Tanzania safari vehicle have it.
• Feeding animals in Lake Manyara National Park is prohibited.
• Pets are not welcome in the park. The park is only for wild animals and should stay as such.

While out on your lake Manyara National Park safari any time of the year, be sure to follow all of the above mentioned rules and regulations in Lake Manyara National Park, to help protect yourself, and also conserve nature and wildlife for future generations.