Lake Manyara National Park Day Safari
Overview
Lake Manyara National Park offers a microcosm of the Tanzanian safari experience. This compact yet richly diverse park is nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and features groundwater forests, open plains, hot springs, and the shimmering soda lake itself. It’s an ideal destination for a day trip packed with wildlife and breathtaking scenery.
Included/Exclude
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- English-speaking professional safari guide
- All park entry fees
- Picnic lunch
- Bottled mineral water
- Optional Maasai village visit
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
Tour Plan
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Arusha and driven through Maasai villages and farmlands towards Lake Manyara. Upon arrival, begin a guided game drive through the park's lush groundwater forests where baboons, blue monkeys, and shy bushbucks reside. Continue to open grasslands and floodplains to witness large elephant herds, buffaloes, zebras, and the famous tree-climbing lions resting in acacia branches. Along the lakeshore, flocks of flamingos and pelicans create a spectacular display. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot inside the park. After your afternoon safari, you will return to Arusha and be dropped off at your hotel.
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3.8
Lake Manyara surprised us with how green and beautiful it is, totally different from the other parks we visited. We saw elephants up close, lots of baboons, zebras and giraffes. The scenery is amazing, especially with the big lake and forests. Not as crowded as other parks, which made it feel peaceful and wild. A perfect day or last stop on a northern safari route.
4.2
It was a wonderful safari day and we saw lots of animals. We especially enjoyed the hundreds of birds in all sizes, colors and shapes.