1-Day Lake Manyara Safari

$300 / person

Description

This 1-Day Lake Manyara Safari from Arusha offers a perfect quick escape to one of Tanzania's most beautiful and diverse national parks. Famous for its tree-climbing lions, large flocks of flamingos on the soda lake, hippos in pools, elephants, giraffes, monkeys, and over 400 bird species, Lake Manyara provides excellent game viewing in a lush, scenic setting with groundwater forest, acacia woodland, and open grassland. Enjoy a full day of game drives with a private 4x4 vehicle, expert English-speaking guide, picnic lunch, and round-trip transfers from Arusha — ideal for travelers with only one day available.

Departure Arusha, Tanzania
Departure Time Early morning pickup (approx. 6:30–7:00 AM) for full-day excursion
Maximum travellers 6-7 per vehicle (private options available)
Languages English, Swahili (expert guides)
Includes
  • All park fees & conservation charges
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking guide/driver
  • Picnic lunch & bottled water in the park
  • Round-trip transfers from Arusha & flying doctors insurance
Excludes
  • International flights & visas
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Tips for guide & staff
  • Drinks & personal expenses
Popular Places
  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Tree-climbing lions viewpoint
  • Hippo pools & flamingo lake

Tour Timeline

  • 1
    Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara – Arusha

    Early morning pickup from your Arusha hotel (approx. 6:30–7:00 AM) and drive ~2-3 hours to Lake Manyara National Park. Full day game drives — explore the groundwater forest, open grassland, and soda lake. Spot famous tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, hippos, giraffes, monkeys, and hundreds of bird species including flamingos. Picnic lunch in the park. Late afternoon return drive to Arusha (~2-3 hours), arriving by early evening with hotel or airport drop-off. End of an exciting 1-Day Lake Manyara Safari!