2-Day Tarangire and Lake Manyara Tour

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

Arusha - Tarangire

Begin your adventure with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem named after the Tarangire River—its lifeline in the dry season. This park boasts a diverse landscape of ancient baobab trees, giant termite mounds, and dramatic seasonal changes. During the dry months, the land turns red and dusty, while rains bring lush greenery. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds and hosts lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, and more. Birdlife is rich, with sightings of hoopoes, lovebirds, herons, ostriches, and kingfishers. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild, then continue exploring the park’s unique terrain and rich wildlife. Tarangire offers both beauty and biodiversity, making it an unforgettable safari stop. Driving Distance: 124 km (approx. 2 hrs).

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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park

Explore Lake Manyara National Park on a full-day game drive. Nestled at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment, the park features a mix of acacia woodlands, fig and mahogany forests, grassy plains, and a shimmering lake—scenery that Ernest Hemingway called “the most beautiful in Africa.” Spot buffalo, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, dik-diks, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Bird lovers will enjoy sightings of over 400 species, including flamingos, pelicans, cormorants, and storks. In the late afternoon, visit a nearby Maasai village for a cultural experience, then transfer back to Arusha or the airport. Driving Distance: 154 km (approx. 2 hrs). End of 2 Days Tarangire and Lake Manyara Tour.

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

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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