Day Tour Trip To Lake Manyara National Park
$350/
per person
Tour Overview
After breakfast you will drive to Manyara for game drive. It’s about 2hrs drive from Moshi/Arusha Town. The park have varied habitat that attracts a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa's largest concentrations of elephants, Lake Manyara's unique tree-climbing lions, zebra, buffalo, giraffe, baboons, warthog, as well as large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake.
Late afternoon you will drive back to Moshi/Arusha
Included and Excluded
- Day trip according to the itinerary
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- All mentioned activities
- All national park fees
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Mineral water
- Expenditures of personal nature like drinks, telephone, laundry, Internet etc.
- Gratuities / "tip" for guide
- International flights.
- Accommodation
- Increases in park fees where applicable
- Visa, Travel Insurance (we can help arrange of them).
Tour Itinerary
- Leave your accommodation in Arusha town early to maximize your time in the park.
- Travel time to Lake Manyara National Park is approximately 2 hours.
- Meet your guide and complete park entry formalities.
- Start your day with a game drive along the park's diverse habitats.
- Explore the groundwater forests, home to baboons, blue monkeys, and the famous tree-climbing lions.
- Drive through the acacia woodlands and grassy plains, where you can spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes.
- Head to the Hippo Pool for a close-up view of hippos wallowing in the water.
- Enjoy birdwatching, as the area is rich with birdlife, including pelicans, storks, and herons.
- Find a designated picnic area within the park to enjoy your packed lunch.
- Relax and take in the scenic views of the park.
- Visit a viewpoint overlooking Lake Manyara.
- Take in the stunning views of the lake, often dotted with flamingos and other waterbirds.
- Continue your game drive, exploring new areas of the park.
- Visit the hot springs, also known as Maji Moto, for a unique geothermal feature.
- Look out for more wildlife, such as wildebeest, warthogs, and various antelope species.
- If time permits, enjoy a canoeing excursion on Lake Manyara.
- Experience the park from a different perspective, gliding along the water and observing wildlife along the shoreline.
- Start heading back towards the park gate.
- Enjoy the last sightings of wildlife and the beautiful landscapes as you exit the park.
- Return to your accommodation in Arusha town.
- Reflect on the day's adventures and enjoy a relaxing evening.
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes.
- Bring binoculars, a camera, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat.
- Carry enough water and snacks.
- Follow park rules and respect wildlife.
