{"data":[{"id":3,"attributes":{"createdAt":"2025-08-30T19:03:42.632Z","updatedAt":"2025-09-30T13:30:50.924Z","publishedAt":"2025-09-01T12:34:24.543Z","Overview":"This park is famed for its shimmering alkaline lake, which attracts thousands of flamingos, pelicans, and other waterbirds. Beyond the lake, the park features lush groundwater forests and acacia woodlands that support a rich variety of wildlife. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and the park’s most iconic residents; tree-climbing lions. It’s a perfect stop on the northern safari circuit, especially for those seeking dramatic scenery and unique animal encounters.","national_park":{"data":{"id":5,"attributes":{"ParkName":"Lake Manyara National Park","createdAt":"2025-08-29T11:38:34.274Z","updatedAt":"2026-01-23T14:19:19.218Z","publishedAt":"2025-08-29T11:38:35.301Z","slug":"lake-manyara","locale":"en","Type":"National Park","AboutPark":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Lake Manyara National Park, established in 1960 and recognized as a Man and Biosphere Reserve in 1981, spans 648.7 km², with 262.7 km² covered by the lake itself. One of its most iconic attractions is the tree-climbing lions, a behavior more commonly observed here due to the park’s unique terrain. It features a hot spring heated by volcanic activity, with temperatures reaching up to 76.5°C, and is rich in minerals believed to have healing properties. Lake Manyara is also a critical feeding ground for lesser flamingoes and supports over 400 bird species, making it a premier destination for bird watchers. The dense evergreen forest in the park's north, sustained by underground water sources, is home to blue monkeys, baboons, forest birds, and larger mammals like elephants and buffaloes.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":" Visitors can enjoy game drives, walking safaris, night drives, and canoeing, all guided by experienced, armed rangers. These experiences offer intimate encounters with animals such as elephants, giraffes, antelopes, leopards, and many bird species, including the palm-nut vulture and silvery-cheeked hornbill. A standout attraction is the 470-meter-long canopy walkway that rises up to 18 meters, offering views of the evergreen  forest and the opportunity to observe Mammals, birds and insects like butterflies. Lake Manyara offers an immersive and richly rewarding safari experience.","type":"text"}]}],"AreaSize":"648.7","Temperature":"19 to 28","Elevation":"960","ParkGlobalId":null,"Zone":"Northen Zone","isActive":true,"slogan":"The home of tree climbing lions","IsVehicleRequired":null,"vehicleSms":null}}},"Attraction":[{"id":12,"Name":"1.\tTree-Climbing Lions","Description":"Lake Manyara is world-famous for its tree-climbing lions, a rare behaviour that’s especially prominent here due to the park’s unique terrain and acacia woodlands. Spotting these majestic cats lounging in branches is a highlight of any game drive."},{"id":13,"Name":"2.\tMaji Moto Hot Springs","Description":"Located 30 km south of the park, these steaming geothermal springs bubble up from volcanic activity, reaching temperatures between 40°C and 76.5°C. The springs flow year-round through 15 natural channels, nourishing flamingos and offering mineral-rich waters believed to have curative properties."},{"id":14,"Name":"3.\tBirdwatcher's Paradise","Description":"With over 400 recorded bird species, Lake Manyara is a dream for ornithologists. On a single visit, you might spot 100 species, including the striking silvery-cheeked hornbill, elegant palm-nut vulture, and flocks of flamingos painting the lake pink."},{"id":15,"Name":"4.\tGroundwater Forest","Description":"This lush, evergreen forest at the park’s northern end is fed by underground springs and rivers. It’s a tranquil haven for blue monkeys, baboons, bushbucks, and a chorus of forest birds."},{"id":16,"Name":"5.\tMarang’ Forest","Description":"Covering 230 km², this dense rainforest in the southwest is rich in biodiversity. Wander beneath a canopy adorned with ferns, mosses and lichens and keep your eyes peeled for elephants, duikers, leopards and rare forest birds."},{"id":17,"Name":"6.\tDiverse Wildlife Habitats","Description":"In just 30km, visitors can traverse seven distinct ecosystems, from acacia woodlands and grasslands to rainforests, riverine forests, and lake floodplains. This incredible ecological variety supports a wide range of animals including giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs and more."},{"id":18,"Name":"7.\tLake Manyara & Rift Valley Escarpment","Description":"The shimmering alkaline lake is the park’s centrepiece, drawing thousands of waterfowl and offering stunning reflections of the surrounding landscape. To the west, the towering Rift Valley escarpment creates a dramatic backdrop and a natural amphitheatre for wildlife viewing."}]}}],"meta":{"pagination":{"page":1,"pageSize":25,"pageCount":1,"total":1}}}