Lake Manyara Day Safari – Full-Day Adventure from Arusha

Spend a full day exploring the beauty and wildlife of Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks. 

Spend a full day exploring the beauty and wildlife of Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks. Located just 2.5 to 3 hours from Arusha, this park offers a rich variety of landscapes, from lush forests to a wide soda lake that attracts flamingos, hippos, elephants, tree-climbing lions, and many more animals.

Lake Manyara Day Safari – Full-Day Adventure from Arusha
Price: From $220 per person (based on group rates)
Tour Duration: 1 Day
Start Time: 07:30–08:00
Group Size: 10–20 people
Language: Available in multiple languages

Tour Overview
Spend a full day exploring the beauty and wildlife of Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks. Located just 2.5 to 3 hours from Arusha, this park offers a rich variety of landscapes, from lush forests to a wide soda lake that attracts flamingos, hippos, elephants, tree-climbing lions, and many more animals.
Your adventure begins with hotel pickup in Arusha, followed by a drive through the Great Rift Valley and the colorful town of Mto wa Mbu. You’ll enjoy thrilling game drives, a delicious picnic lunch in the heart of the park, and countless opportunities to see Tanzania’s wildlife up close.

Tour Highlights

See wildlife like elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, and tree-climbing lions

Drive through diverse landscapes: forest, savannah, and lakeshore

Spot thousands of flamingos and seasonal water birds

Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature

Travel in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing

Hotel pick-up and drop-off included

What’s Included

Full-day private safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser

English-speaking professional safari guide

Entry fees to Lake Manyara National Park

Picnic lunch and 2 liters of bottled water per person

All government taxes and VAT

Emergency medical evacuation cover (Flying Doctors)

Tea/coffee, soft drinks, and a medical kit on board

Not Included

Travel insurance and visa fees

International flights

Personal expenses and souvenirs

Alcoholic beverages

Airport transfers (unless arranged separately)

Tips for guide/driver

Extra accommodations before or after the tour

Activities not listed in the itinerary

Optional Add-ons at Lake Manyara (Extra Cost)

Canoeing on Lake Manyara – $84 per person

Treetop Walkway Adventure – $64 per person
Enhance your day with these unique experiences—just let us know during booking!

Availability: Daily Departures
Starting Point: Your hotel in Arusha
Return Time: Late afternoon / early evening

Ready to book your Lake Manyara safari?
Contact us today to reserve your spot or join a group! We’re happy to customize your experience to make it perfect for you.