Manyara

Set along the Great Rift Valley in northern Tanzania, Manyara is a region of striking natural beauty, from soaring escarpments to fertile plains and shimmering waters. Among the jewel of the region is Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, flocks of flamingos, and bubbling hot springs near the lakeshore. Just to the south, Tarangire National Park offers vast savannahs, towering baobabs, and one of the largest elephant populations in East Africa.

Towns like Babati and Mbulu serve as lively trade and cultural centers, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. Agriculture is a mainstay here, with crops like maize, beans, and sunflowers thriving in the rich volcanic soil. The region is home to communities such as the Assa, Gorowa, Kw'adza, Mbugwe, Datooga, Maasai and Barabaig and Irakw, whose traditions bring depth to the cultural landscape.