Lake Manyara National Park Day Tour
Destination: Lake Manyara National Park – Northern Tanzania
Duration
Day Trip
Tour Type
Game Drive
Language
English
Lake Manyara National Park is a small but diverse gem nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Famous for its tree-climbing lions, large flocks of flamingos, and lush groundwater forests, it’s one of Tanzania’s most beautiful and compact parks.
This full-day tour is ideal for travelers who want to enjoy a rich wildlife safari, dramatic landscapes, and a touch of birdwatching—all in just one day.
🚙 Morning Pick-Up from Arusha or Moshi
Depart early in the morning and enjoy a scenic drive through local towns and farmlands toward Lake Manyara National Park (about 2 hours from Arusha)
🦁 Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park
Enter the park and begin your game drive
Explore different habitats: thick jungle-like forest, open plains, swamps, and the alkaline lake
Look out for:
Elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, baboons, and possibly leopards
The park’s unique highlight: tree-climbing lions
Over 400 species of birds, including pelicans, storks, and seasonal flamingos
🍽️ Picnic Lunch
Enjoy a packed lunch at a scenic picnic site inside the park, often near the lake shore
🌾 Afternoon Game Viewing
Continue with a relaxing afternoon game drive
Spot hippos in the water and monkeys playing in the forest canopy
🚗 Return to Arusha or Moshi
Drive back in the late afternoon
Drop-off at your hotel by evening
Private round-trip transport from Arusha or Moshi
Entrance fees to Lake Manyara National Park
4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
English-speaking professional safari guide
Picnic lunch and bottled water
Game drives throughout the day
Lake Manyara National Park is a small but diverse gem nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Famous for its tree-climbing lions, large flocks of flamingos, and lush groundwater forests, it’s one of Tanzania’s most beautiful and compact parks.
This full-day tour is ideal for travelers who want to enjoy a rich wildlife safari, dramatic landscapes, and a touch of birdwatching—all in just one day.
🚙 Morning Pick-Up from Arusha or Moshi
Depart early in the morning and enjoy a scenic drive through local towns and farmlands toward Lake Manyara National Park (about 2 hours from Arusha)
🦁 Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park
Enter the park and begin your game drive
Explore different habitats: thick jungle-like forest, open plains, swamps, and the alkaline lake
Look out for:
Elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, baboons, and possibly leopards
The park’s unique highlight: tree-climbing lions
Over 400 species of birds, including pelicans, storks, and seasonal flamingos
🍽️ Picnic Lunch
Enjoy a packed lunch at a scenic picnic site inside the park, often near the lake shore
🌾 Afternoon Game Viewing
Continue with a relaxing afternoon game drive
Spot hippos in the water and monkeys playing in the forest canopy
🚗 Return to Arusha or Moshi
Drive back in the late afternoon
Drop-off at your hotel by evening
Private round-trip transport from Arusha or Moshi
Entrance fees to Lake Manyara National Park
4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
English-speaking professional safari guide
Picnic lunch and bottled water
Game drives throughout the day