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From Arusha: Day Trip to Lake Manyara National Park

About this experience

Enjoy a full-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, offering a large ecological variety in a small area. The alkaline soda of the lake appeals to impressive numbers of birds thriving on its water.

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  • Duration: 9 hr
  • Private experience

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From Arusha: Day Trip to Lake Manyara National Park
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour9 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Park fees
  • Guided game drive with an experienced safari guide
  • Private Guided safari
  • Hotel drop off
  • Experienced guide driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Safari jeep
  • Hotel pick up
  • Packed lunch and a bottle of water

Not included

  • Tip(optional)
  • All personal expenses
  • Drinks
  • Mandatory travel insurance fees required for all tourists in Zanzibar and Tanzania from the government.

Itinerary and highlights

It will take about 2 hours to drive from Arusha to get to the National Park. During the drive get to see the environment and the different domestic animals that you will pass by as you drive to Lake Manyara National Park.

More than 400 species have been identified and one of the highlights are the thousands of strolling flamingoes From the entrance of the park, the road winds through a groundwater forest area where baboon troops can be seen hanging about on the roadside and in the trees. On the grassy banks of the lake, the wildebeest, giraffe, zebra and the large buffalo can be seen grazing the day away. The mahogany and acacia trees are inhabited by the famous tree-climbing lions, if you’re lucky you might spot them lazing on a tree branch. The remaining time is allocated to travelling from Arusha to the National Park and after your safari, travelling from the national park back to Arusha.

The drive from Lake Manyara National Park back to Arusha will take about 2 hours, more or less

Meeting and pickup information

  • You can recognize our transportation cars by the logos 'Beach & Safari Holidays' on them. Please wait in your hotel reception for your driver/guide. Meet the driver directly at the reception of your hotel 5 minutes before

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Beach & Safari

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 9 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
You can recognize our transportation cars by the logos 'Beach & Safari Holidays' on them. Please wait in your hotel reception for your driver/guide. Meet the driver directly at the reception of your hotel 5 minutes before
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 0–15; Adult tickets: age 16+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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