Lake Manyara National Park Day Tour from Arusha with Birdwatching

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot more than 400 bird species in Lake Manyara National Park
• 02 Catch a glimpse of pink-hued flamingos feeding near the lake's edge
• 03 Look out for zebras, hippopotamuses, wildebeests, and gazelles
• 04 Admire the park's rich flora, including flowering plants and fern species

Explore the flora and fauna of Lake Manyara National Park from Arusha and admire its numerous flowering plants and fern species. Catch a glimpse of thousands of flamingos feeding near the lake's edge in the wet season, and look out for animals such as zebras, hippopotamuses, wildebeests, Thomson's gazelle, and Grant's gazelle.

Lake Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania's birdlife, with more than 400 species recorded, including pelicans, cormorants, pink-hued flamingos, and storks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Lake Manyara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park Wildlife Excursion

• Depart early in the morning from Arusha town for Lake Manyara National Park.
• After completing registration at the park gate, enter the park for your game-viewing experience. Lake Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania's birdlife, with more than 400 species recorded, including pelicans, cormorants, pink-hued flamingos, and storks. Animal enthusiasts may also enjoy spotting and observing exotic creatures such as lizards, rodents, and colourful snakes.
• Return to Arusha in the late afternoon.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees
• All accommodations as shown in the itinerary
• Professional driver/guide
• All meals as specified in the itinerary
• All transportation expenses
• 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 and after the safari
• All accommodations not mentioned in the itinerary

Know before you go

• Travel safe with us during COVID-19.
• Travellers, guides, cooks, and porters are required to wash their hands regularly.
• Face masks are required for travellers in all public areas.
• Gear and equipment are sanitized between uses.
• Hand sanitizer is available to travellers and staff.
• Regular temperature checks are conducted for staff.
• Temperature checks for tour participants are carried out upon arrival.
• Transportation vehicles are regularly sanitized.
• Face masks are provided for travellers.
• Social distancing is enforced throughout the experience.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.