Lake Manyara National Park Day Trip
Experience the park famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and incredible birdlife along the Great Rift Valley.
Overview
Lake Manyara National Park is a compact gem nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Despite its small size, it offers diverse habitats from groundwater forest to alkaline lake, supporting an impressive variety of wildlife and over 400 bird species.
Highlights
- Famous tree-climbing lions
- Thousands of flamingos on the lake
- Over 400 bird species
- Large elephant herds
- Hippo pools for close viewing
- Groundwater forest with blue monkeys
- Spectacular Rift Valley views
- Giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes
Itinerary
07:00 AM: Depart from Arusha
09:00 AM: Enter Lake Manyara National Park
09:15 AM - 12:30 PM: Morning game drive
12:30 PM: Picnic lunch with lake views
01:30 PM - 03:30 PM: Afternoon game drive
03:30 PM: Exit park, return to Arusha
05:30 PM: Arrive at hotel
Wildlife Highlights
- Tree-climbing lions (rare behavior)
- Elephants in large herds
- Hippos at close range
- Giraffes, zebras, impalas
- Flamingos and pelicans
- Blue monkeys and baboons
Price Includes
- Experienced safari guide
- 4x4 vehicle with roof hatch
- Park entrance fees
- Picnic lunch
- Bottled water
- Binoculars
Detailed Itinerary
07:00 AM: Depart from Arusha
09:00 AM: Enter Lake Manyara National Park through main gate
09:15 AM - 12:30 PM: Morning game drive through groundwater forest, acacia woodland, and along the lake shore - search for tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, and thousands of flamingos
12:30 PM: Picnic lunch with stunning lake and Great Rift Valley escarpment views
01:30 PM - 03:30 PM: Afternoon game drive to hippo pools and different park areas
03:30 PM: Exit park, begin return to Arusha
05:30 PM: Arrive at your hotel
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Experienced safari guide
- 4x4 vehicle with roof hatch
- Park entrance fees
- Picnic lunch
- Bottled water
- Binoculars
- All taxes
Not Included
- Accommodation
- Tips for guide/driver
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities