1-Day Lake Manyara National Park Safari from Arusha with Birdlife

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Thrilling game drives in Lake Manyara National Park
• 02 Large herds of flamingos on Lake Manyara's shallow waters
• 03 Rich wildlife including elephants, buffalos, zebras, and giraffes
• 04 A birdwatching paradise with pelicans, cormorants, and many other species
• 05 Chance to spot the park's famous tree-climbing lions

Enjoy a scenic drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park, set along the Great Rift Valley amid northern Tanzania's rolling hills and lush landscapes. Head out on a thrilling game drive to spot rich wildlife, including elephants, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, baboons, vervet monkeys, and, with luck, the park's famous tree-climbing lions. The park is also renowned for its birdlife, with flamingos gathering in the shallow alkaline waters alongside pelicans, cormorants, and many other species.

You might spot elephants in the wooded regions and, with even more luck, tree-climbing lions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Lake Manyara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara Wildlife Safari

• In the early morning, we will collect you from your hotel in Arusha and drive you to Lake Manyara National Park. The park encompasses the northwest bank and part of the alkaline Lake Manyara, which rests in the Great Rift Valley. The park is perhaps best known for its flamingos, pelicans, and cormorants, but it is also home to a few hundred other species of birds; it is, therefore, a paradise for ornithologists.
• Alongside its great variety of birds, the "Big Game" can also be seen. You might spot elephants in the wooded regions and, with even more luck, tree-climbing lions. Baboons and vervet monkeys are also found in forested areas. In the more open spaces, giraffes nibble at the fresh leaves while the various types of antelopes common to the region browse for tasty shoots.
• After a picnic lunch, there will be more time for further game and wildlife watching before returning to Arusha.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Safari Jeep 4x4 with pop-up roof suitable for game viewing
• Game drives as per itinerary
• Services of a professional multilingual driver-guide
• Mineral drinking water
• Unlimited mileage on the safari

What's Not Included

• Tips for the support team
• Personal expenses, e.g. laundry and beverages
• Passport and visa
• Travelers insurance

What to bring

• Camera
• Binoculars
• Snacks
• Wet wipes

Know before you go

• Please note that all trip prices are based on our company's costs, fees, and supplier prices in effect at the time of booking. We reserve the right to alter trip prices should inflation, fuel costs, labor, materials, or exchange rates change. If the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) raises park fees, or if any hotel, lodge, camp, or other service provider raises their rates, we reserve the right to require additional payment from the client.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.