2 days / 1 night
Tarangire & Lake Manyara Safari
Arusha · Tarangire National Park · Lake Manyara National Park · Arusha
Experience two of Tanzania's most scenic and wildlife-rich destinations on this compact 2-day safari. Explore the elephant-filled landscapes of Tarangire and the diverse ecosystems of Lake Manyara, making this itinerary ideal for travellers with limited time who still want an authentic Northern Tanzania safari.
Safari highlights
- Large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees in Tarangire
- Opportunities to see lions, giraffes, zebras and buffalo
- Discover Lake Manyara's rich birdlife and diverse habitats
- Explore forests, wetlands, grasslands and Rift Valley landscapes
- Enjoy spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley
- Excellent opportunities for wildlife photography
- Excellent birdwatching, particularly around Lake Manyara
- Two national parks in one efficient safari experience
Out on safari
Day by day
2 days, 1 night
The route below is the standard version. Game drives follow the wildlife rather than a timetable, and your guide adjusts as the animals move.
- 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park. Begin a full game drive through the park, famous for its large elephant population, ancient baobab trees and the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife during the dry season.
Look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and a variety of bird species.
After the game drive, continue to your accommodation in the Tarangire/Karatu area.
- 2
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive.
Explore the park's lush groundwater forests, open plains and lakeshore habitats beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. Wildlife may include elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, hippos and numerous bird species.
After the game drive, begin your return journey to Arusha, arriving in the afternoon or early evening.
Included
What the price covers
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Private game drives in Tarangire and Lake Manyara
- 1 night of safari accommodation
- Tarangire National Park entry fees
- Lake Manyara National Park entry fees
- Meals
- Drinking water during game drives
- Arusha transfers as specified
- All applicable government taxes and tourism fees
Accommodation options: Your accommodation will be selected according to your preferred comfort level, travel dates, availability and safari route. Exact properties will be confirmed in your personalised quotation
Not included
What you arrange yourself
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for safari guide and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Laundry and personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Souvenirs and personal purchases
- Any service not specifically mentioned under "Included"
Best for
This safari is ideal for travellers with limited time, couples, families and first-time safari visitors who want to experience two iconic Northern Tanzania parks in just two days.
Accommodation levels
Choose the level, and we build the trip around it
The same route can be run four ways. The level you pick decides where you sleep, how far you drive to the wildlife each morning, and most of what the safari costs.
Budget
Clean, simple camps and small lodges. Everything you need after a day in the park, and nothing you do not.
Mid-range
Comfortable lodges and permanent tented camps with en-suite bathrooms, pools and full service. Where most safaris sit.
Luxury
High-end lodges and luxury tented camps in prime locations, with the shorter drives to the wildlife that come with them.
Premium
The best addresses in each park. Exclusive-use camps, private guiding and the quietest corners of the reserves.
Why there is no price on the page
A safari price that fits everyone fits nobody. Two people in a premium camp in August and a family of four in a mid-range lodge in April are different trips at different costs, on the same itinerary. Rather than publish a figure that would be wrong for most people reading it, we price each trip properly.
Tell us your dates, your group and the level you want, and you get an accurate quote back with the accommodation named.
What the quote is built from
- Accommodation level and the type of camp or lodge
- Where you sleep: park rates differ, and so do the drives
- Travel dates, since low, high and peak seasons are priced apart
- Group size, and the ages of any children
- Safari style: private, shared, or tailor-made
- Length of the trip, the parks you enter and the activities you add
- Vehicle and transport arrangements
- Anything special: flights, transfers, honeymoon touches, dietary needs
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