2-Day Tarangire and Lake Manyara Safari with Shared Game Drives

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover large elephant herds and baobab landscapes in Tarangire National Park
• 02 Spot tree-climbing lions and diverse wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park
• 03 Enjoy guided game drives across savannahs, forests, and lakeshore habitats
• 04 Share an authentic safari experience with fellow travellers in northern Tanzania

Explore Tanzania's northern safari highlights on this immersive two-day joining wildlife adventure. Discover Tarangire National Park, famous for vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich savannah wildlife during guided game drives. Continue to Lake Manyara National Park to spot tree-climbing lions, hippos, giraffes, baboons, and seasonal flamingos set against the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy shared safari experiences, picnic lunches inside the parks, and expert guiding for memorable encounters with diverse ecosystems and iconic African wildlife.

Continue to Lake Manyara National Park to spot tree-climbing lions, hippos, giraffes, baboons, and seasonal flamingos set against the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Babati, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Game Drives Among Tarangire's Elephants and Baobabs

• Depart from Arusha or Moshi in the morning and travel to Tarangire National Park.
• Begin a guided game drive across open savannah plains and along the Tarangire River, the park's main wildlife water source.
• Spot large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes, and diverse birdlife.
• Admire the iconic baobab trees that dominate the landscape.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.
• Continue with an afternoon game drive when animals are more active.
• Drive to the lodge or campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Lake Manyara Wildlife and Lakeshore Safari

• Enjoy breakfast at the lodge or campsite before departing for Lake Manyara National Park.
• Explore varied ecosystems including groundwater forest, grasslands, and the alkaline lake.
• Look out for tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, baboons, monkeys, and seasonal flamingos.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.
• Continue with a final game drive along the lakeshore and forest areas.
• Return to Arusha in the late afternoon or early evening, concluding the safari.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
• Shared 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing and photography
• Park entrance fees for Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks
• 2 days' accommodation at a lodge or campsite
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the safari
• Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle
• Game drives in both Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks
• Transportation from/to Arusha or Moshi
• Wildlife spotting and park activities as described in the itinerary

What's Not Included

• International or domestic flights to/from Tanzania
• Travel insurance
• Tips for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
• Visa fees for Tanzania
• Optional activities outside the standard safari itinerary (hot air balloon, cultural visits, etc.)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Babati Rural, Tanzania

Tour start

Babati Rural, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.