Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Lake Manyara and Tarangire Safari with Camping

2 Days Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 See elephants, giraffes, baboons, and blue monkeys at Lake Manyara
02 Look out for Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions
03 Explore Tarangire National Park, known for Tanzania's largest concentration of elephants
04 Get a chance to spot tree-climbing African pythons in Tarangire

Explore the wildlife of Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, more than 400 species of birds, and soda-ash lake. Continue to Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania's largest concentration of elephants, and, if you are lucky, spot the tree-climbing African pythons. Enjoy game drives in both parks while taking in the landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and northern Tanzania's rich flora and fauna.

Explore the wildlife of Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, more than 400 species of birds, and soda-ash lake.

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Moshi to Lake Manyara National Park Safari

You will be picked up from your hotel in Moshi and driven to Lake Manyara National Park, located within the Great Rift Valley.
View the escarpments of the Great Rift Valley and be welcomed by baboons at the park entrance.
Observe various animals such as tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, baboons, blue monkeys, bushbuck, and birds like pink flamingos.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive and a picnic lunch.

Have dinner and stay overnight at Heaven Nature Campsite, on the outskirts of the rim of Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Safari and Return to Moshi

Rise early in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park to view its flora and fauna.
Spot the tree-climbing African pythons, if you are lucky.
Enjoy a game drive with a picnic lunch.
Afterwards, depart for Moshi, where you will prepare for your journey to Zanzibar or your trip back home.

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara, Great Rift Valley escarpments, Tarangire National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Moshi 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All park fees and emergency evacuation insurance
English-speaking Tanzanian guide
Unlimited mileage in a Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing, 6 window seats, power adapters, and refrigerator
Full-board accommodation on Day 1
Lunch and dinner on Day 1, and breakfast and lunch on Day 2 (we can cater to special diets such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.)
Camping equipment (dome tent, mattress, and sleeping bag)
Drinking water, thermos with hot tea/coffee, and 24/7 phone support from our office
Bird and animal field guidebook
A pair of binoculars
Government taxes

What's Not Included

Personal items (e.g. cameras, visa, and medical/travel insurance)
Alcoholic drinks
Pre/post accommodation and airport transfers (booking is available upon request)
Tips for your guide and cook (industry recommendations are $15 a day for the cook and $20 a day for your guide, divided by everyone in the vehicle)
International flights