2-Day Midrange, Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Park

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer From Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Program of the day: Your guide will pick you up at 06:30 AM from Kilimanjaro International Airport or your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park, arriving at 09:00 AM. Begin your exciting game drive through iconic landscapes dotted with towering baobab trees and abundant wildlife, searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and more. At 01:00 PM, enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch at a scenic site within the park. Continue with an afternoon game drive from 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM, exploring areas near the Tarangire River where wildlife gathers. At 04:30 PM, exit the park and drive to Karatu, arriving at your lodge at 05:30 PM for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.

The park is named after the Tarangire River, the main water source for wildlife in the dry season. It is known for its elephants, giant baobabs, and tree-climbing African pythons. After the game drive, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer From Karatu to Lake Manyara National Park

Program of the day: After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from your lodge at 08:00 AM and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, arriving at 09:30 AM for a morning game drive. At 01:00 PM, enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the park. Continue with an afternoon game drive until 03:30 PM, with park gate checkout at 04:00 PM, though this may vary depending on your following schedule. Your driver-guide will then transfer you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, marking the conclusion of your safari.

Lake Manyara National Park spans 330 sq km, with up to 200 sq km covered by Soda Lake at high water. It’s ideal for bird watching and wildlife including elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, warthogs, buffalos, and the famous tree-climbing lions. During your game drive, you can stop at the hippo pool to stretch and observe hippos. Be ready to see a variety of wildlife here.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.