2-Day Tanzania Safari to Tarangire and Lake Manyara

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot large herds of elephants and huge baobab trees at Tarangire
• 02 Look out for more than 300 exotic bird species at Lake Manyara
• 03 See Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions
• 04 Travel through diverse habitats from the Maasai steppe to Lake Manyara's groundwater forest

Sign up for this exciting 2-day safari to explore Tarangire National Park, a haven for elephants and diverse wildlife, and continue to Lake Manyara for its rich birdlife and varied landscapes. Look out for more than 300 bird species, including black heron, glossy ibis, little bee-eater, and three endangered Tanzanian species: Rufous-tailed weaver, Ashy starlings, and Black-collared Lovebird. This short safari combines rewarding game drives with excellent wildlife and bird-watching opportunities in two of northern Tanzania's remarkable parks.

Sign up for this exciting 2-day safari to explore Tarangire National Park, a haven for elephants and diverse wildlife, and continue to Lake Manyara for its rich birdlife and varied landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

• After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Tarangire National Park. The drive takes about 2 hours, and along the way you will get to see the beautiful Maasai steppe.
• Upon arrival, spend the day game driving, with a picnic lunch offered in the afternoon. Game driving continues until evening before you head to your camp or lodge. Tarangire National Park is widely known for its dense wildlife population, especially during the dry season (June-October). During this period, thousands of animals - zebras, hartebeest, buffalo, and wildebeest - migrate from the dry Maasai steppe to the Tarangire River in search of water. The park is also home to more than 550 bird species.
• Later in the afternoon, drive out of the park, and your guide will take you to Manyara/Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha/Moshi

• Have an early breakfast at your camp or lodge and immediately begin your journey to Lake Manyara National Park. The park was once praised by documentary maker Colin Willock as "the most luxuriant place in the whole East African rift". Although it is often overlooked compared to its neighbouring larger parks, Lake Manyara offers a wilderness experience across diverse habitats, from its Rift Valley soda lake to dense woodlands and steep mountainsides.
• See the famous tree-climbing lions and more than 400 species of birds, many of them waterfowl or migrants. The groundwater forest in the park is one of the best places for observing primate interaction: hundred-strong baboon troops lounge calmly along the roadside, while the bashful blue monkey prefers to hide in the foliage.
• A picnic lunch will be offered later in the day.
• Depart for Moshi/Arusha.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees
• All accommodations as shown in the itinerary
• Professional Tanzanian driver/guide
• All meals as specified in the itinerary
• All transportation expenses (4x4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser, with a pop-top roof)
• TANAPA fees
• Drinking water

What's Not Included

• Tipping for staff members (driver/guide)
• Medical insurance
• All beverages at the camp/lodge
• Travel insurance
• Visa
• All accommodations before/after the safari
• All accommodations not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

• Camera

Know before you go

• The price offered is for a shared camping safari.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

XXVH+PGJ, Tanzania

Tour start

XXVH+PGJ, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.