Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Safari in Arusha and Lake Manyara with Tree-Climbing Lions

2 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the colourful Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater in Arusha National Park
02 Drive beneath a giant fig tree large enough for a safari jeep to pass under
03 Look out for Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions among baobabs and acacia trees
04 Observe rich birdlife at Lake Manyara, including large flocks of flamingos and the lilac breast roller

Embark on a 2-day safari to Arusha National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. Discover the colourful Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, and the giant fig tree in Arusha National Park before continuing to Lake Manyara, known for its tree-climbing lions, acacia and baobab scenery, and rich birdlife. Along the way, learn about the flora and fauna of both parks while looking out for the Big Five and a wide variety of bird species.

Discover the colourful Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, and the giant fig tree in Arusha National Park before continuing to Lake Manyara, known for its tree-climbing lions, acacia and baobab scenery, and rich birdlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Lake Manyara, Arusha National Park

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Game Drive in Arusha National Park

Accommodation: Arusha Hotel
Depart your hotel in Arusha or Moshi in the morning after breakfast and drive to Arusha National Park. Upon entering the park, begin a game drive to attractions such as the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater. You will also pass under a giant fig tree (Ficus thonningii) large enough for a safari jeep to drive beneath, where you may wish to stop for photos. At noon, you will be directed to a picnic area for lunch. At 4:00 pm, leave Arusha National Park and return to your hotel in Arusha.

Day 02

Lake Manyara Wildlife and Bird-Watching Safari

Leave your hotel in Arusha early in the morning, right after breakfast, for Lake Manyara National Park. The drive takes about 2 hours, passing the town of Mto Wa Mbu along the way. After reaching the village market and a short briefing, you will enter Lake Manyara National Park.
Lake Manyara National Park is one of the best places for photography and wildlife viewing. You may be able to see many animals, including some of those better known as the Big Five, especially the famous tree-climbing lions among the acacia trees, which you may wish to photograph.
The bird-watching safari takes place around Lake Manyara, where you can discover many bird species found near the lake. These include large flocks of flamingos, circling birds of prey, and the colourful lilac-breasted roller.
After today's safari in Lake Manyara National Park, return to Moshi or Arusha as your 2-day Tanzania safari package comes to an end.