Tanzania’s most scenic and diverse national parks
Private Day Trip to Lake Manyara
- Tanzania
- 1 Day
- On Request
Overview
Join us on a Private Lake Manyara National Park Safari from Arusha with Face of Africa Adventures. This exclusive Tanzania day trip offers close-up encounters with tree-climbing lions, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and thousands of flamingos, set against the park’s breathtaking landscapes. Explore diverse habitats, including lush groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, and open plains, guided by a professional English-speaking safari driver-guide. Travel comfortably in a private 4WD Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, ideal for wildlife photography. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park while observing nature. This Private Safari Tour from Arusha promises an unforgettable and personalized Tanzanian wildlife experience.
Tours Highlights
- Witness iconic tree-climbing lions, massive hippos, graceful giraffes, zebras, and thousands of flamingos in action.
- Explore Lake Manyara’s diverse landscapes, from dense forests to open savannahs, teeming with extraordinary wildlife sightings.
- Capture breathtaking wildlife photography while observing baboons, impalas, buffaloes, and elusive predators up close in their habitat.
- Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch surrounded by sparkling lake waters and stunning panoramic park vistas.
- Gain expert insights from a professional English-speaking guide about animal behaviour, migration patterns, and conservation efforts.
- Experience a seamless private tour with convenient Arusha hotel pick-up and drop-off for maximum comfort.
Tours Include & Exclude
- Private 4WD Safari Vehicle
- Professional English-speaking Driver Guide
- All Park Entrance Fees
- Bottled Drinking Water
- Picnic Lunch
- Pick-up & Drop-off in Arusha
- Guiding Fees
- Meals not mentioned above
- Alcoholic & soft drinks at lodges
- Optional activities not listed
- Tips for guides
- Travel insurance
- Visa & passport fees
- Flying doctor/rescue services
- International & domestic flights
- Accommodation (can be arranged upon request)
Tour Itinerary
Lake Manyara National Park Safari
One World Observatory
Your game drive will be conducted in a comfortable 4WD Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, ensuring excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
Wildlife You May Encounter
- Hippos
- Flamingos
- Giraffes
- Zebras
- Wildebeests
- Warthogs
- Impalas
- Buffalos
- Baboons
- Blue vervet monkeys
- Tree-climbing lions (if lucky!)
During the wet seasons (November–December and March–May), the lake can expand to cover up to 60% of the park’s 231 km² area. The high-alkaline waters attract large flocks of pink flamingos and other migratory waterbirds, creating a spectacular scene.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, followed by an afternoon game drive to maximize your wildlife sightings before returning to Arusha in the evening.
Dining
- Picnic Lunch
- Bottled Mineral Water
Transportation
- Private 4WD Safari Land Cruiser
- Professional English-speaking Driver Guide
- Pick-up and Drop-off in Arusha
Distance
- Approx. 130 km (Arusha to Lake Manyara)
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