DAY TRIP TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

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$260.00

Duration

Tour Type

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable day trip to Lake Manyara National Park, a hidden gem nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley. This scenic park is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and diverse birdlife, including thousands of flamingos along the shimmering lake.

Your adventure begins with a morning game drive, exploring lush groundwater forests, open savannahs, and acacia woodlands, where you can spot giraffes, zebras, hippos, and buffalos. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild, followed by an afternoon safari with breathtaking views of the Rift Valley escarpment.

Included/Exclude

Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Lake Manyara National Park entry fees
Unlimited game drives
Bottled mineral water throughout the safari
Packed picnic lunch
Pick-up and drop-off from Arusha

Tips & gratuities for guide/driver (recommended $10-$20 per person)
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, alcoholic drinks)
Optional activities (e.g., canoeing, cultural village visit)

Tour Plan

Itinerary Details

Morning: Departure & Game Drive

06:00 AM – Pick-up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Lake Manyara National Park (Approx. 2.5-hour drive).
08:30 AM – Arrive at the park entrance, registration, and begin the morning game drive.
09:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Explore the diverse landscapes of the park, including lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and the scenic lake shore.
- Spot tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, buffaloes, zebras, and giraffes.
- Observe hippos in the lake and thousands of flamingos, pelicans, and storks along the shore.

Afternoon: Picnic Lunch & Extended Game Drive

12:30 PM – 01:30 PM – Enjoy a packed picnic lunch at a scenic location inside the park.
01:30 PM – 03:30 PM – Continue with the afternoon game drive, searching for more wildlife and enjoying breathtaking views of the Rift Valley escarpment.