Daytrip to lake Manyara

1 day—Private tour to the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in the world

$800-1000 USD

pp

Safari summary

A Lake Manyara National Park day trip from Arusha offers a rewarding 1-day safari showcasing Tanzania’s remarkable wildlife and scenic beauty. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is famous for its lush groundwater forest, open plains, soda lake, and diverse ecosystems. On this guided adventure, travelers enjoy exciting game drives with opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, and the park’s iconic tree-climbing lions. Lake Manyara is also a paradise for bird lovers, hosting flamingos, pelicans, and hundreds of other bird species. Ideal for travelers with limited time, this day trip typically includes round-trip transport from Arusha, park fees, a picnic lunch, and the services of a professional safari guide. The Best Lake Manyara Day Trip from Arusha delivers a compact yet unforgettable Tanzania wildlife adventure in just one day.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus None
Activity level Easy activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • 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
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Pickup in Arusha drive to Manyara

Kick off around 6:30-7:00 AM with hotel pickup in Arusha. Afternoon: Full Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park Enter the park around 9:00 AM and dive straight into adventure. Your 4WD pop-up roof vehicle is perfect for spotting wildlife. Cruise through dense groundwater forest where blue monkeys swing and elephants munch on vegetation. Emerge at the lake for flamingo flocks and hippo pods. Keep eyes peeled for tree-climbing lions napping in acacias your guide knows their favorite trees!

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