
1-Day Lake Manyara National Park Safari
Safari Overview
Discover the beauty and biodiversity of Lake Manyara National Park on a full-day safari from Arusha. Set beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is known for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, spectacular views and a striking mix of groundwater forest, open grassland and alkaline lake.
Highlights
- Tree-climbing lions
- Flamingos and 400+ bird species
- Dramatic Rift Valley escarpment views
- Elephants, hippos and primates in the groundwater forest
- Shared group departure from Arusha (minimum 2 people)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1Arusha → Lake Manyara → Arusha
Arusha → Lake Manyara → Arusha
Early morning: hotel pick-up in Arusha and scenic drive via the Maasai steppe and Mto wa Mbu (about 2 hours). Morning: arrive at the park gate and begin game drives through forest, lake shore and woodland. Midday: picnic lunch at a designated site with views of the lake and escarpment. Afternoon: continue game viewing, then exit the park and return to Arusha. Evening: drop-off at your hotel in Arusha.
No accommodation (Day Trip)
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
What's Included
- All meals (breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner)
- Park entry, concession and government fees
- 4x4 safari jeep with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Bottled drinking water
- Arusha hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Excluded
- Flights
- Tips for guide and driver
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal items, souvenirs and laundry