Private Day Trip to Lake Manyara National Park

 

EXPLORE “the bird watchers paradise”

DISCOVER the different habitats of many animal species along the lake shore

ENJOY the walk on the long jetty that leads over the landscape soaked with hot water in the 'Majimoto area'.

 

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Lake Manyara NP is an outstanding landmark nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park contains a diverse range of habitats and topographical features, ranging from groundwater forest, acacia woodlands and open grasslands to the shores of Lake Manyara and the soda lake itself.
The park is noted for its numerous buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, impalas, hippos and provides sanctuary to a great variety of smaller animals. A famous spectacle in the park are the tree climbing lions.
 
We depart Arusha from your hotel at 7:30 after breakfast and drive 126 km to Lake Manyara NP with our Lunch box.

From the entrance gate, the road winds through an expanse of lush jungle-like groundwater forest where many baboons lounge nonchalantly along the roadside.

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manyara impalaManyara-NP Impalasmanyara wildebeestsManyara-NP Wildebeest

Continuing towards the lake we will reach the Hippo Pools at Mto Wa Mbu River.

Manyara-NP African JacanaManyara-NP African Jacanamanyara turtleManyara-NP Turtle

 We leave the car at the Hippo Pools for a short walk.

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 Lunch is served at Msasa Picnic site which affords fabulous views of the lake.

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After lunch we’ll continue with game viewing in the park searching for the diverse flora and fauna of the park. Over 350 species of birds can be viewed.

Manyara-NP view to the lakeManyara-NP view to the lakemanyara elephantsManyara-NP Elephants

Manyara-NP Southern Ground HornbillManyara-NP Southern Ground Hornbillmanyara zebrasManyara-NP Zebras

We will park the car at the hot springs Maji Moto Kubwa at the south end of the park.

 Manyara-NP Maji Moto KubwaManyara-NP Maji Moto KubwaManyara-NP walkwayManyara-NP walkway

Manyara-NP Hot SpringsManyara-NP Hot SpringsManyara-NP FlamingosManyara-NP Flamingos

After we enjoyed the view we head back the same way to the gate.

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Late In the afternoon we drive back to Arusha and end the trip at your hotel.

 

What's included?

  • Transport to the park and back
  • Park entry fee
  • Game drive in 4x4 safari vehicle with pop up roof
  • The safari  will be with English-speaking safari driver/guide
  • Unlimited mileage.
  • Unlimited Mineral drinking water and sodas in the car
  • Lunch box

 

Exclusions

  • Tipping of the driver guide and other staff offering services
  • Travel insurance 
  • Items of a personal nature 

 

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