The rich birdlife includes flamingoes which are attracted by the soda content in Lake Magadi on the crater floor. Famous for its elephants and tree-climbing lions. The wall of the Great Rift Valley forms a backdrop to the park, before which lies forest, open grassland, swamp and the soda lake. Wildlife includes lions, herds of buffalo, baboons, elephant, rhino, impala, giraffe, leopard, zebra, bushbuck, reedbuck, waterbuck and blue and vervet monkeys. Manyara is also noted for its birdlife, particularly the flamingoes.
Visitors are able to see buffalo, rhino, elephant, giraffe and warthog.
A popular spot for visitors is the Kikaboga Hippo Pool. Although December to March is the ideal time for viewing at Mikumi, there are animals throughout the year. The park affords views of unparalleled scenery along the Ruaha Gorge , with many sightings of antelope. Iringa is also connected with Dar es Salaam and other centres by air and bus service. The best time to visit is from July to November.