Tanzania · Safari

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

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Game drive through Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley
02 Look out for Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions
03 Spot flamingos, pelicans, cormorants, and hundreds of other bird species
04 See wildlife such as hippos, elephants, impalas, zebras, and buffalos

This full-day safari takes you from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park, set along the Great Rift Valley. Look out for the park's famous tree-climbing lions, wallowing hippos, large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly coloured lilac-breasted roller. Lake Manyara is also known for its astonishing variety of birdlife, including pelicans, cormorants, and many other species. You may also get a chance to spot the 'Big Five' and other animals such as impalas, zebras, and buffalos.

With a bit of luck, you might see elephants in the wooded regions and, with even more fortune, the tree-climbing lions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Lake Manyara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lake Manyara National Park Safari Excursion

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Arusha and drive to Lake Manyara National Park in a 4x4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-top roof. The park encompasses the northwest bank and part of the alkaline Lake Manyara, which rests in the Great Rift Valley. It is perhaps best known for its flamingos, pelicans, and cormorants, but it is also home to a few hundred other species of birds.
Spot the "Big Game" in the park. With a bit of luck, you might see elephants in the wooded regions and, with even more fortune, the tree-climbing lions.
Drive out of the park later in the afternoon, and your guide will take you back to Arusha.