Giants & Great Escarpments

2 days—Two Days of Giants, Lions, and Rift Valley Scenery

$730-750 USD

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Safari summary

This package is a perfect snapshot of the wildlife diversity on Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit. It expertly combines Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, with Lake Manyara National Park, known for its stunning Great Rift Valley scenery, unique forest ecosystem, and tree-climbing lions. This is an ideal itinerary for travelers with limited time who want to maximize their game viewing opportunities.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	June, October
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arusha to Tarangire

Tarangire

The day begins with an 8:00 AM pickup from your Arusha accommodation, followed by a 2.5-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. At 10:30 AM, enjoy a full-day game drive among elephants, lions, leopards, and over 550 bird species, set against the backdrop of majestic baobab trees. A scenic picnic lunch is served at 1:00 PM. By 4:30 PM, you’ll transfer to the Lake Manyara/Karatu area for dinner and an overnight stay at a mid-range or luxury lodge, ready for the next day’s adventure.

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Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara

The day starts with breakfast at 7:00 AM, followed by a short drive to Lake Manyara National Park at 8:00 AM. A morning game drive explores the park’s diverse habitats, featuring baboons, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, and occasionally tree-climbing lions. At 12:30 PM, enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the flamingo-covered alkaline lake. After a final game drive you’ll begin the 3–4 hour return drive to Arusha, arriving around 6:00 PM for drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

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