Lake Manyara National Park day trip offers a perfect escape into one of Tanzania’s most scenic and diverse wildlife areas. Just a 2-hour drive from Arusha, the park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and flocks of flamingos along the alkaline lake. The lush groundwater forest, open savannah, and hot springs provide a rich landscape for game viewing and birdwatching. This full-day adventure includes a game drive, picnic lunch, and stunning views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment—an ideal introduction to Tanzania’s natural beauty and wildlife.
- Pick-up: Your tour guide will pick you up either from your hotel or at the airport. You will be provided with a lunch box to carry with you.
- Safari: Begin your beautiful safari to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive.
- Lunch: Enjoy your lunch in the park at noon.
- Afternoon: Continue with the game drive.
- Evening: After the game drive, you will be transferred to the lodge to relax, have dinner, and stay overnight.
Lake Manyara National Park:
- Size: Covers an area of 330 sq. km (127 sq. miles), with up to 200 sq. km (77 sq. miles) being the lake when water levels are high.
- Wildlife: Excellent for bird watching and home to elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, baboons, warthogs, buffalos, and the legendary tree-climbing lions.
Activities:
- Game Drive: Explore the park and witness its diverse wildlife.
Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation:
- No Accommodations: This tour ends after the game drive and transfer to the lodge.
Meals & Drinks Included:
- Lunch Box: Provided during the safari.
- Drinking Water: Non-alcoholic beverages included.
Itinerary Overview:
- Pick-up: Your tour guide will pick you up either from your hotel or at the airport. You will be provided with a lunch box to carry with you.
- Safari: Begin your beautiful safari to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive.
- Lunch: Enjoy your lunch in the park at noon.
- Afternoon: Continue with the game drive.
- Evening: After the game drive, you will be transferred to the lodge to relax, have dinner, and stay overnight.