Wildlife & Wonders: Shared Day Safari to Lake Manyara
Highlights
Lake Manyara
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
English, French, Spanish
Description
Join fellow adventurers on a full-day guided group safari to Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most diverse and scenic wildlife destinations. Depart from Arusha in a shared safari vehicle, traveling through charming local villages and open countryside. Upon arrival, enjoy shared game drives across lush groundwater forests, expansive plains, and the lake’s flamingo-lined shoreline.
Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, giraffes, hippos, baboons, and the park’s famously elusive tree-climbing lions. Explore unique natural features like bubbling hot springs, and take in world-class birdwatching with over 400 recorded species. Pause for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot, surrounded by nature, before returning to Arusha in the early evening—capping off an unforgettable day in the wild with like-minded travelers.
Itinerary
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Full-Day Safari from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
06:00 AM – 06:30 AM: Pre-Departure and Breakfast in Arusha
Begin your day with an early breakfast at your accommodation in Arusha.
Prepare your essentials, including comfortable clothing, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera, binoculars, and any personal medication.
Wait for your safari guide and vehicle to arrive for pick-up.
06:30 AM – 09:00 AM: Scenic Drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Depart from Arusha and start your journey toward Lake Manyara National Park.
Pass through the lively town of Mto wa Mbu and enjoy changing landscapes, rural settings, and local villages.
Observe the Great Rift Valley escarpment as you approach the park.
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM: Arrival and Park Formalities
Arrive at the Lake Manyara National Park main entrance gate.
Allow your guide to handle entrance permits and registration.
Use this time to hydrate and visit restrooms before your safari begins.
09:30 AM – 01:00 PM: Morning Game Drive – Southern Circuit and Lake Shore
Start your game drive through the park’s lush and varied ecosystems.
Explore the groundwater forest, often home to baboons, blue monkeys, and elephants.
Move to open savannahs to view wildebeest, giraffes, impalas, and potentially the rare tree-climbing lions.
Drive along the edge of the soda lake to see flamingos, pelicans, hippos, and an abundance of birdlife.
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM: Picnic Lunch Break
Stop at a designated picnic area with a view of the lake or scenic park location.
Enjoy a packed lunch provided by your safari operator.
Take this opportunity to relax and enjoy the sounds and sights of the African wilderness.
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM: Afternoon Game Drive – Northern Sector and Hot Springs
Resume your safari and head toward the northern section of the park.
Visit the Maji Moto hot springs, a striking geothermal feature.
Explore the escarpment base, watching for smaller antelope species like dik-dik and klipspringer.
Focus on birdwatching, looking for hornbills, storks, kingfishers, and raptors.
04:00 PM – 04:30 PM: Final Drive and Park Departure
Make your way toward the park exit gate.
Enjoy any final sightings and allow your guide to complete departure formalities.
04:30 PM – 07:00 PM: Return Journey to Arusha
Begin your return drive to Arusha.
Reflect on the day’s experiences, review your photos, and converse with your guide about the highlights.
Arrive at your accommodation in the early evening, marking the end of your full-day Lake Manyara safari adventure.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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