2-Day Lake Manyara and Tarangire Safari with Scenic Game Drives

Begin the day with an early game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.

Explore the park's diverse ecosystems, including the alkaline Lake Manyara, groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, and grassy plains.

Search for tree-climbing lions, one of the park's most famous attractions, though sightings can be sporadic.

Spot large flocks of flamingos attracted to the alkaline lake.

Look for elephants, as Lake Manyara has a significant elephant population.

Observe buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, baboons, and various species of monkeys.

Enjoy abundant birdlife, with over 400 species, including pelicans, storks, and more.

Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park, offering scenic views of the lake.

Continue the game drive in the afternoon, exploring different areas of the park.

Opt for a Treetop Walkway experience, if available and pre-booked, to gain a different perspective of the forest canopy and its inhabitants.

Head to accommodation located near Lake Manyara or towards the Tarangire area, depending on preferences and the next day's plan.

Drive to Tarangire National Park after an early breakfast, a short journey from the previous day's accommodation.

Embark on a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park.

Witness large elephant herds, often numbering in the hundreds, and iconic baobab trees that dot the landscape.

Observe impressive wildlife concentrations along the Tarangire River, especially during the dry season (June to October).

Spot herbivores such as wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, giraffe, eland, hartebeest, impala, and gazelles.

Search for predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas, and look for wild dogs, fringe-eared oryx, and greater kudu.

Watch abundant birdlife, with over 550 species making Tarangire a haven for birdwatchers.

Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park, possibly near the Tarangire River.

Continue the game drive in the afternoon, exploring different sections of the park, which include rolling hills, acacia woodlands, and open grasslands.

Begin the journey back towards the Lake Manyara area in the late afternoon, where your trip likely concludes.