Lake Manyara National Park Guided Day Trip From Arusha

Arusha , Tanzania

Lake Manyara National Park Guided Day Trip From Arusha

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About this experience

Explore Lake Manyara National Park one of Tanzania's finest gems, stretching more than 30 miles (50 km) along the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. Explore this natural beauty, a great spot for bird watching and home to a large diversity of wildlife, with the help of your expert guide. The park lies 1.5 hours (126 km's/ 80 miles) west of Arusha, Tanzania along a surfaced road and close to the ethnically diverse market town of Mto wa Mbu. Lake Manyara National Park is unspoiled paradise with ground water forest, laced with underground springs and teeming with wildlife such as elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes, the largest baboon troops in Africa and some of the antelopes. Lake Manyara is a salt lake with thousands of flamingos. It is full of outstanding birding places with more than 400 species on display and butterflies. You can also see pelicans, storks, kingfishers and many other birds. It is also a famous jungle, where early Tanzanian movies were filmed.

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Lake Manyara National Park Guided Day Trip From Arusha

Pickup included

What's included

4X4 Luxury safari vehicle

Bottled water

Park fees and all government imposed taxes (VAT 18%

Breakfast

Professional driver-guide

Lunch including drinking water, soft drinks

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Detailed itinerary

After breakfast you are met by our professional tour guide/driver at 7:00AM , who will deliver a short safari info briefing, after which we travel west to the Great Rift Valley and the Lake Manyara National Park. We will travel through the agricultural and fresh produce market town of Mto Wa Mbu, which is situated next to the entrance of the Lake Manyara National Park. The town is a souvenir hunters paradise, harboring thousands souvenir salesmen – ready to pounce at your slightest invitation. The Lake Manyara National Park is one of Tanzania’s most dramatically located African wildlife areas, consisting of a massive but shallow soda lake (covering two-thirds of the park) at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. The park’s varied habitat attracts a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa’s densely populated African elephants herds, Lake Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions, as well as large flocks of flamingos, attracted by the algae in the lake. We will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park and do two exciting morning and afternoon game drives, in search of the tree-climbing lions. Late afternoon we depart for Arusha from Lake Manyara where we will end our safari adventure. You will be taken to your hotel, which ends our tour packages services.

What's not included

International flights

Tips

Alcoholic drinks

Available languages

Guide guide

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Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Important notes

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

About Arusha

Arusha is a vibrant city nestled at the foot of Mount Meru in northern Tanzania. Known as the gateway to some of Africa's most famous national parks, including Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, it offers a blend of urban amenities and natural wonders. The city is also a cultural melting pot, with a mix of African, Arab, and European influences.

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Must-Try Local Dishes

Ugali

A thick porridge made from cornmeal, often served with stews or sauces.

Staple food Vegetarian

Nyama Choma

Grilled meat, often served with kachumbari (a tomato and onion salad).

Main dish Contains meat

Pilau

A spiced rice dish cooked with meat and vegetables.

Main dish Contains meat

Mandazi

Sweet fried dough, often served with tea.

Snack Vegetarian

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Best Time to Visit

June to October

This is the dry season, offering the best wildlife viewing conditions. The weather is warm and sunny, making it ideal for safaris and outdoor activities.

15-25°C 59-77°F