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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot the famous tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara National Park
• 02 Look out for elephants, flamingos, zebras, hippos, hornbills, and antelopes
• 03 Travel through the Great Rift Valley to reach Lake Manyara
• 04 Enjoy game drives and a picnic lunch inside the park

Enjoy a full-day safari in Lake Manyara National Park from Arusha, travelling through the Great Rift Valley to one of Tanzania's most scenic wildlife areas. Look out for elephants, flamingos, antelopes, hornbills, zebras, hippos, and the park's famous tree-climbing lions. The experience includes game drives inside the park and a picnic lunch surrounded by nature.

Look out for elephants, flamingos, antelopes, hornbills, zebras, hippos, and the park's famous tree-climbing lions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Lake Manyara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Lake Manyara Safari and Game Drives

• Meet your tour guide on arrival.

• Have breakfast and attend a short safari information briefing.

• Travel west through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park.

• Drive through the agricultural and fresh produce market town of Mto Wa Mbu, located next to the entrance of Lake Manyara National Park. The town is a souvenir hunter's paradise, harbouring thousands of souvenir salesmen ready to pounce at your slightest invitation.

• Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.

• Set out on two exciting game drives, in the morning and afternoon, in search of the famous tree-climbing lions.

• Return to Arusha from Lake Manyara, where the safari ends.

• Arrive back at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking tour guide

• Transport in 4x4 Toyota Land Cruisers with a pop-up roof for game viewing

• Park entry fees

• Government fees and taxes

• 18% VAT on tour fees and services

• Breakfast and lunch

• Enough bottled mineral water throughout the safari

• Transfers to and from the International Airport and Moshi

What's Not Included

• Alcoholic beverages, sodas, and items of a personal nature

• Laundry service

• Pre- and post-safari accommodation in Moshi/Arusha

• Flights

• Travel insurance

• Other safari add-ons

• Tips for the driver-guide. Tipping is per group, not per person: driver-guide - $20/day

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.