Day Trip to Lake Manyara National Park “Beyond the Game Drive” – One Day Immersive Safari

Experience one of Tanzania’s most diverse national parks in a single, perfectly curated day. This Lake Manyara safari is designed for travelers who want maximum wildlife, scenic beauty, birdlife, and cultural context without rushing or compromising comfort.

From groundwater forests and open floodplains to the alkaline lake itself, Lake Manyara National Park offers a rare blend of landscapes and wildlife in a compact area, making it ideal for first-time safari-goers, photographers, bird lovers, and short-stay visitors.

Morning: Pick-Up & Scenic Drive

Pick-up from:

• Arusha Airport

• Your hotel in Arusha

• Any location within Arusha city

Meet your professional safari guide from Afrique Aesthetic Safaris and drive through local villages and farmland toward Lake Manyara National Park, with views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment along the way.

Drive time: approx. 2 hours

Midday: Full-Day Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park

Enjoy an extended game drive covering all key habitats:

• Groundwater Forest: Elephants, blue monkeys, baboons

• Open Grasslands: Giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebra

• Lake Shore: Hippos, flamingos, pelicans, storks

• Acacia Woodlands: Famous tree-climbing lions (seasonal but possible!)

Picnic lunch inside the park at a designated scenic site

Your guide shares deep insights into:

• Animal behavior

• Bird identification

• Conservation challenges

• Local ecology and park history

Afternoon: Final Wildlife Moments & Return

After a relaxed afternoon drive, exit the park and return to Arusha, arriving early evening.

Drop-off at the same location you were picked up