Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Lake Manyara and Tarangire Safari with Private 4x4 Game Drives

2 Days Round trip from Tanzania Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Exciting game drives in Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks
  • 02 Spot tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife
  • 03 Scenic picnic lunches surrounded by stunning African landscapes
  • 04 Explore iconic baobab forests and rivers teeming with wildlife

Explore the wildlife wonders of Northern Tanzania on this thrilling 2-day safari through Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks. Look out for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephants, giraffes, and playful primates in Lake Manyara, then continue to Tarangire to admire majestic baobab trees and massive elephant herds along the Tarangire River. Enjoy scenic picnic lunches in beautiful park settings and relax in a comfortable mid-range lodge overnight. With private guided 4x4 game drives, this adventure delivers unforgettable encounters with Africa's iconic wildlife in just two days.

Set out on a game drive through diverse landscapes, with chances to spot tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, impalas, baboons, and blue monkeys.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara Wildlife Safari

  • Early morning pick-up from Arusha.
  • Enjoy a scenic 2.5-3 hour drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
  • Set out on a game drive through diverse landscapes, with chances to spot tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, impalas, baboons, and blue monkeys.
  • Stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint.
  • In the evening, transfer to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Tarangire Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge.
  • Drive for 1.5-2 hours to Tarangire National Park.
  • Embark on a game drive along the Tarangire River to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
  • Have a picnic lunch inside the park.
  • Continue with an afternoon game drive before returning to Arusha in the early evening, with drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Lake Manyara, Tarangire River, majestic baobab trees, massive elephant herds

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara, Tarangire River, majestic baobab trees, massive elephant herds

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tanzania 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • Government fee
  • Guide fee
  • Accommodation
  • Food and drinks
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • Personal purchases

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Tanzania.

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