Lake Manyara National Park Day Trip
Lake Manyara National Park Day Trip
Overview
Lake Manyara National Park is an unspoilt paradise, renowned for its incredible birdlife and the rare sight of tree-climbing lions. The park’s western edge is framed by the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment, while to the east lies the shallow, alkaline Lake Manyara, which expands and shrinks with the seasons. During the rains, the lake becomes a sanctuary for thousands of flamingos, painting the horizon in soft pink hues. The name Manyara comes from the Maasai word emanyara—a plant used to build the protective enclosures, or bomas, around family homesteads.
The park’s vegetation is strikingly diverse, ranging from open savannah to lush evergreen forest. On your exploration, you may encounter giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, and elephant, and if luck is on your side, the legendary lions resting high in the trees.
Lake Manyara National Park Day Trip
Lake Manyara National Park Day Trip – Detailed Itinerary
Safari Experience
Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will depart from Arusha for a scenic drive of almost 2 hours straight to Lake Manyara National Park.
Your professional driver-guide will lead you through the park’s most fascinating spots, including the hot springs, the hippo pool, and the shimmering lake itself. Here, bird enthusiasts will be delighted by the incredible variety of species—most famously the elegant pink flamingos, along with the yellow-billed stork, white stork, pelicans, and many other bird families that make Lake Manyara a true haven for birdlife.
After enjoying lunch and an extensive game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes, you will begin the journey back to Arusha, bringing this epic day of adventure to a memorable close.
Location: Lake Manyara National Park
Duration: Unlimited game drive
Difficulty: Medium
Free Safari Quote
Safari Inclusive & Exclusive
Safari Includes
- Private Jeep 4×4 equipped with refrigerator, portable charging stations and pop-up roof.
- Overnight stays in hotel/lodge Areas/campsite.
- All park entrances fees.
- Professional English speaking safari guide.
- Meals according to the itinerary.
- Mineral water on all days.
- All mentioned activities.
- All government taxes Price.
- 18% VAT,
- Government increase entry fees.
- Ngorongoro crater services.
- Safari accommodations.
- Unlimited game drive.
- Airport Pick up and drop off.
Safari Excludes
- International flights (from / to home)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Tips (tipping guideline 20 USD per person per day).
- Internal flights
What to bring:-
- Clothes
- A warm sweater as the nights can be chilly at high altitudes.
- Comfortable shoes
