1-Day Lake Manyara Safari from Arusha with Tree-Climbing Lions

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, set beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment
02 Look out for Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions
03 See large troops of baboons and flocks of flamingos across the soda lake
04 Travel through varied habitats from lush groundwater forests to open plains
05 Spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, and over 400 bird species

Enjoy a full-day adventure to Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania's most scenic and diverse wildlife destinations. Nestled along the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and flocks of flamingos shimmering across the soda lake. Explore varied habitats ranging from lush groundwater forests to open plains, with chances to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, and over 400 bird species. With a private guide and vehicle, this day trip offers a compact yet rich safari experience for travelers seeking wildlife encounters and breathtaking scenery within a short timeframe.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Lake Manyara

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lake Manyara Game Drive from Arusha

This day trip offers a brief introduction to Lake Manyara National Park.

Pickup: In the morning, pickup is from your meeting point in Arusha.
Transport: Travel in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle.
Drive: The drive to Lake Manyara takes about two hours, passing through scenic countryside and local villages.
Game drive: Upon arrival, embark on a game drive through the park's diverse habitats.
Wildlife: Look out for tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, flocks of flamingos, elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, and over 400 bird species.
Lunch: Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunchbox at a designated site inside the park.
Afternoon: The safari continues with exploration of the park's acacia woodlands and open plains.
Optional visit: Treetop walkway, depending on interest.
Return: By late afternoon, exit the park and begin the return journey to Arusha; the drive back takes about two hours.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pickup and return transfers to Arusha
Private safari in a 4WD Land Cruiser (02-06 people)
Services of an experienced, multilingual driver-guide (English/Italian/French/Spanish/German)
Park entry fees for Lake Manyara National Park
Game drives inside the park as per itinerary
Lunchbox picnic provided during the trip
Complimentary bottled mineral water during game drives
Taxes and government levies