2-Day Lake Manyara & Tarangire Safari from Arusha
2-Day Lake Manyara & Tarangire Safari from Arusha
2-Day Lake Manyara & Tarangire Safari from Arusha
Country:
Tanzania
Tanzania
Tanzania
Duration:
2 Days
2 Days
2 Days
Day 1
Lake Manyara
Start
Arusha
End
Lake Manyara
Depart from Arusha at 7:00 a.m. for a 2-hour drive to Lake Manyara National Park. This park is famed for its tree-climbing lions and the alkaline lake that attracts thousands of flamingos. Upon arrival, embark on a game drive through the park's diverse habitats, including groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the lake shore. Keep an eye out for elephants, hippos, and the park's rich birdlife, including pelicans, storks, and colorful kingfishers. Around noon, enjoy a picnic lunch with views of the lake, taking in the park's tranquility. Continue exploring in the afternoon, possibly spotting large troops of baboons or even a lion resting in the trees. By late afternoon, head to your accommodation near Tarangire National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.
Example Accomodations
Green Camp Lake Manyara
Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Kirurumu Manyara Lodge
Tented Camp, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly
Luxury
Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge
Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Luxury
Manyara's Secret Lodge
Outside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Mid Range
Isoitok Camp
Outside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Lake Manyara Escarpment
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Andbeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Green Camp Lake Manyara
Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Kirurumu Manyara Lodge
Tented Camp, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly
Luxury
Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge
Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Luxury
Manyara's Secret Lodge
Outside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Mid Range
Isoitok Camp
Outside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Lake Manyara Escarpment
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Andbeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Green Camp Lake Manyara
Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Kirurumu Manyara Lodge
Tented Camp, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly
Luxury
Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge
Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Luxury
Manyara's Secret Lodge
Outside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Mid Range
Isoitok Camp
Outside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Lake Manyara Escarpment
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Andbeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Optional Activities
Day 2
Tarangire
Start
Lake Manyara National Park
End
Arusha
After an early breakfast, set out for Tarangire National Park, about an hour's drive from Manyara. Known for its rolling savannah and dense elephant populations, Tarangire is home to baobabs and seasonal swamps that attract various wildlife. Begin your morning game drive, where you’ll spot elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and, if lucky, leopards resting in the shade. Tarangire’s river is a lifeline, drawing animals throughout the day. Around noon, stop for a picnic lunch within the park, savoring views of baobab-dotted landscapes. Continue your safari in the afternoon, discovering more of the park's unique wildlife and birdlife, before departing back to Arusha by late afternoon.
Example Accomodations
African View Lodge
Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Budget
Arusha Villa
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Itikoni Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Katambuga House
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Meru House Lekisilai
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Olerai Lodge
Small and Intimate, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Outpost Lodge
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Budget
Twiga Lodge
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Villa Maua Arusha
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Onsea House
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Machweo Wellness Retreat
Spa and Wellness, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mount Meru Hotel
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge
Mid Range
Gran Melia Arusha
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Arusha Planet Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Arusha Serena Hotel Resort
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Mt. Meru Game Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Small and Intimate, Wildlife Sanctuary
Mid Range
African View Lodge
Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Budget
Arusha Villa
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Itikoni Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Katambuga House
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Meru House Lekisilai
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Olerai Lodge
Small and Intimate, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Outpost Lodge
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Budget
Twiga Lodge
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Villa Maua Arusha
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Onsea House
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Machweo Wellness Retreat
Spa and Wellness, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mount Meru Hotel
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge
Mid Range
Gran Melia Arusha
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Arusha Planet Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Arusha Serena Hotel Resort
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Mt. Meru Game Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Small and Intimate, Wildlife Sanctuary
Mid Range
African View Lodge
Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Budget
Arusha Villa
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Itikoni Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Katambuga House
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Meru House Lekisilai
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Olerai Lodge
Small and Intimate, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Outpost Lodge
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Budget
Twiga Lodge
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Villa Maua Arusha
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Onsea House
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Machweo Wellness Retreat
Spa and Wellness, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mount Meru Hotel
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge
Mid Range
Gran Melia Arusha
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Arusha Planet Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Arusha Serena Hotel Resort
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Mt. Meru Game Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Small and Intimate, Wildlife Sanctuary
Mid Range
Optional Activities
Central Serengeti , Tarangire
Hot air balloon safari
Tarangire , Lake Manyara , Central Serengeti , Ndutu (Serengeti) , North Serengeti , Western Serengeti , Grumeti Game Reserve (Serengeti) , Ngorongoro Conservation Area , Ngorongoro Crater
Hot bush lunch
Tarangire , Lake Manyara
Night Game Drives in Tanzania
Central Serengeti , Tarangire
Hot air balloon safari
Tarangire , Lake Manyara , Central Serengeti , Ndutu (Serengeti) , North Serengeti , Western Serengeti , Grumeti Game Reserve (Serengeti) , Ngorongoro Conservation Area , Ngorongoro Crater
Hot bush lunch
Tarangire , Lake Manyara
Night Game Drives in Tanzania
Central Serengeti , Tarangire
Hot air balloon safari
Tarangire , Lake Manyara , Central Serengeti , Ndutu (Serengeti) , North Serengeti , Western Serengeti , Grumeti Game Reserve (Serengeti) , Ngorongoro Conservation Area , Ngorongoro Crater
Hot bush lunch
Tarangire , Lake Manyara
Night Game Drives in Tanzania
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Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara
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Top 0.3% Tour Operators
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Get best offers from 2–3 of the most trusted specialists. No middlemen. No markups.
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Shared safari. Best of Tanzania
Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara
From $2,855
$1,462
50% Off
Top 0.3% Tour Operators
After 10+ years in Tanzania & Kenya, we know which local operators treat every trip with care — NOT JUST when things go smoothly, but when something goes off-plan.
Get best offers from 2–3 of the most trusted specialists. No middlemen. No markups.
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