Lake Manyara is a shallow lake in the the East Aftican
Rift said by Ernest Hemingway to be the "loveliest
[lake] ... in Africa,". It is also the home of a diverse
set of landscapes and wildlife. While most known for
baboons, the lake and its environs is also home to
herbivores such as hippos, impalas, elephants,
wildebeests, buffalo, warthogs and giraffes. Lake
Manyara provides opportunities for ornithologists keen
on viewing and observing over 300 migratory birds,
including flamingo, Long-crested Eagle and Grey-headed
Kingfisher.