This Lake Manyara Day Trip Safari offers a fantastic opportunity to experience Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes in just one day. Located less than two hours from Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park is known for its tree-climbing lions, lush forests, flamingo-filled lake shores, and large populations of elephants and baboons. With a convenient round-trip transfer and a full-day game drive, this short safari is ideal for nature lovers and first-time visitors.
Your day begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or lodge in Arusha, Moshi, or nearby areas. You’ll meet your professional safari guide and head out on a scenic drive toward Lake Manyara National Park, located along the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment (approx. 1.5–2 hours).
Upon arrival at the park gate, you’ll check in and begin your guided game drive.
Explore the diverse habitats of Lake Manyara — from underground water forests and acacia woodlands to open grasslands and the shores of the alkaline lake itself. You’ll have a chance to spot a wide range of wildlife including:
Elephants
Giraffes
Buffaloes
Hippos
Zebras
Tree-climbing lions
Plus over 400 bird species, including flamingos, pelicans, and hornbills
A packed picnic lunch will be served at a designated site inside the park, offering scenic views and a break from your drive.
After lunch, continue with your afternoon game drive, covering additional areas of the park and soaking in the scenery of the Great Rift Valley wall rising above the landscape.
In the late afternoon, you’ll exit the park and begin your return drive to Arusha, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or lodge by early evening.
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