2 Days Lake Manyara National Park Tanzania Safari.
2 Days Lake Manyara Tree Climbing Lions Safari: Lake Manyara National Park is a small yet remarkably diverse safari destination positioned at Tanzania’s Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park is famous to the world for its rare tree-climbing lions, which are seen in only a few places in Africa. Apart from the lions, Lake Manyara offers a rich blend of habitats, including lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and the shallow alkaline lake itself. This Tanzania safari is perfect for travellers seeking a short but immersive wildlife experience filled with stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable moments.
Safari highlights
Day 1: Transfer from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Day 2: Morning game drive and depart for Arusha
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
A professional driver guide from Chopper Tour and Travel will pick you up from a hotel in Arusha and transfer you to Lake Manyara National Park. The drive to Lake Manyara National Park will take about 1 to 2 hours. Upon arrival, you will begin with a morning game drive where you will spot various wildlife species, including primates, mammals and many more.
You head to a lodge and check in after the game drive. You will relax and then have lunch.
After relaxing, you will go ahead to explore the park, like visiting the lake shores to spot birds like pelicans, flamingos and many more. You will also spot animals like hippos, among others. You will then retire to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation Options at Lake Manyara National Park
- Luxury: Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
- Midrange: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
- Budget: Migunga Forest Camp
Meal plan
- Lunch and dinner

Day 2: Morning game drive and depart for Arusha
Breakfast will be served to you at the lodge very early in the morning. After having breakfast, you will leave the lodge and go for a briefing. You will be briefed by the park wardens about a morning game drive. You will then set off with a ranger guide. The morning game will enable you to spot a variety of wildlife species since they are always very active in the morning hours. The game drive will take about 3 to 4 hours. After the wildlife experience, you will head back to the lodge for lunch.
After having lunch, you will check out of the lodge. The guide will then transfer you back to Arusha. You will be dropped off at a hotel in Arusha.
Meal plan
- Breakfast and lunch
End of the 2 Days Lake Manyara Tree Climbing Lions Safari
Safari includes
- Mineral-bottled water
- Meals
- Accommodation
- English-speaking driver guide
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Park entrance fees
- 4 x 4 safari vehicle
- All activities fees as per itinerary
Safari excludes
- Visa fees
- Air ticket fees
- Personal insurance
- Personal expenses like the purchase of alcoholic beverages, buying souvenirs and many more.
- Tips and gratuities
- Items of a personal nature

