Tour Overview
This 2-day Tarangire and Lake Manyara Safari offers a perfect short adventure for travelers looking to experience Tanzania’s incredible wildlife in a limited time. Explore two of the Northern Circuit’s most iconic parks—Tarangire, known for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, and Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions, vibrant birdlife, and lush groundwater forests. With scenic landscapes, rich wildlife sightings, and comfortable lodging, this tour guarantees an unforgettable safari experience.
Itinerary
Your safari begins with a morning pickup from your hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport by a professional guide. You’ll drive to Tarangire National Park with packed lunch boxes—a journey of approximately 2.5 hours. Upon arrival, start with mid-morning game drives as you explore the beauty of Tarangire.
Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing with afternoon game viewing until around 16:00 hrs. Later, drive to your accommodation in Mto wa Mbu for relaxation.
Tarangire is renowned for hosting one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Tanzania. Expect to see large herds of zebras, wildebeests, elephants, elands, gazelles, giraffes, waterbucks, impalas, and occasionally predators like leopards. Overnight in Mto wa Mbu.
Start your day with a 07:30 AM pickup from your hotel with packed lunch. A short 10-minute drive brings you to Lake Manyara National Park. After check-in and park formalities, begin your full-day game drive.
Manyara offers stunning wildlife diversity, from pink flamingos and elephants to hippos, giraffes, baboons, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a lunch break inside the park before continuing with game drives through its varied ecosystems.
By 4:00 PM, begin the drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable safari experience.
