Landmark
Lake Manyara Airport
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Lake Manyara Airport (IATA: LKY) is a compact airstrip located about 10 kilometers from the town of Mto wa Mbu. It handles domestic flights from Arusha, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar, offering a convenient entry point for travelers visiting the nearby Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The airport features a small terminal with basic amenities, including a café and car rental services. Its proximity to the Great Rift Valley escarpment provides stunning views upon descent. Distinctive for its role as a quiet, efficient hub for northern Tanzania's safari circuit, it minimizes travel time to the parks.
Don't miss
- Enjoy scenic aerial views of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara during approach.
- Rent a vehicle or arrange a transfer at the airport for direct access to nearby parks.
- Relax at the small café while waiting for your flight, with views of the surrounding landscape.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Lake Manyara Airport
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inPrivate Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer JRO ↔ Moshi/Arusha4.7★ · 71 travelers~1 hoursFree cancellationFrom$53 per personSee dates →
Best full dayKilimanjaro/Arusha Airport Transfers with Private Day Tours4.7★ · 115 travelers8–12 hoursFree cancellationFrom$60 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleLake Manyara National Park Full-Day Tour from Arusha4.3★ · 12 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$240 per personSee dates →More attractions in Mto Wa Mbu