Tour Overview - Lake Manyara National Park Day Trip

A Beautiful One-Day Safari Filled With Wildlife & Stunning Landscapes

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Lake Manyara National Park on this exciting full-day safari from Arusha. Famous for its lush forests, glittering soda lake, and diverse wildlife, Manyara offers a unique and peaceful safari experience — perfect for travelers who want a rich variety of scenery and wildlife in just one day.

Home to tree-climbing lions, large elephant families, thousands of flamingos, and over 400 species of birds, Lake Manyara is one of Tanzania’s most picturesque parks. Its compact size makes it ideal for a short but rewarding safari adventure.

Tour Itinerary:

Morning: Pick-Up & Scenic Drive to Manyara

Your safari day begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. Drive through charming villages and farmlands to Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 2 hours).

Upon arrival, enter the park and enjoy your first game drive through lush groundwater forests filled with baboons, blue monkeys, and colorful birdlife.

Mid-Morning: Game Drive Across Diverse Habitats

Explore Manyara’s changing landscapes — from dense forests to acacia woodlands and open plains.

Wildlife highlights include:

• Tree-climbing lions (famous Manyara behavior)

• Elephants & buffaloes

• Zebras, wildebeests & giraffes

• Hippos in the hippo pools

• Large troops of baboons

• Flamingos, pelicans, storks, and hundreds of bird species

Your guide will help you spot animals and share fascinating ecosystem insights.

Afternoon: Picnic Lunch by the Lake

Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch near the shores of Lake Manyara. Relax as you watch birds feeding along the shoreline and enjoy breathtaking views of the Rift Valley escarpment.

Afternoon: Final Game Drive

After lunch, continue exploring the park. This is a great time to spot wildlife cooling off near the water or grazing on the open plains.

You may also visit the hot springs area (Maji Moto), a unique geothermal feature of the park.

Late Afternoon: Return to Arusha

Begin your drive back to Arusha in the late afternoon. Arrive in the early evening and get dropped off at your hotel or airport — ending your memorable Manyara day safari.

Included & Excluded:

Tour Includes

• Private 4x4 open-roof safari vehicle

• Professional English-speaking guide

• Park entry fees

• Bottled drinking water

• Picnic lunch

• Government taxes

Tour Excludes

• Tips & gratuities

• Personal expenses

• Drinks at lodges (if any)

• Travel insurance

Price Range:

$540 per person when 1 person travels alone 
$350 per person when 2 persons travel together 
$325 per person when 3 persons travels together 
$300 per person when 4 persons travel together

Why Choose This Day Trip?

• Perfect for travelers with limited time

• Amazing wildlife in a compact area

• Tree-climbing lions and huge elephant populations

• Stunning scenery: forests, lake, escarpment & hot springs

• Ideal for families, bird lovers, and photographers