2 Days Tarangire National Park & Lake Manyara Tanzania Safari
TRIP OVERVIEW
In this tour we will cover the 2 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Lake Manyara National Park (1 night) and Tarangire National Park. Tour starts and ends at Arusha. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!
Short Itinerary
- Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara. Game drives at Lake Manyara
- Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire for Game drives and transfer to Arusha
Stay Locations
- Day 1 - Lake Manyara (Outside the Park) or Tarangire (Within the Park) or Tarangire (Outside the Park)
Basic Camping Packages
Below are packages with basic camping for your private tour, starting on Nov 03, 2023, in a group of two adults. On basic camping tours, you sleep in small dome tents that are pitched at campsites & bathrooms are shared. A cook travels with you & prepares meals.
Option C1
- $492 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Migombani Campsite, Mto Wa Mbu, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your private tour, starting on Nov 13, 2023, in a group of two adults. Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks. You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
Option E1
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- $527 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
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- Stay at Nsya Lodge & Camp - Standard Bungalow, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
Option E2
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- $566 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
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- Stay at Migombani Cottage, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
Option E3
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- $1,970 per person for safari Land Cruiser
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- Stay at Mawe Mawe, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
Option E4
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- $630 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
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- Stay at Tarangire Tortilis Camp, Tarangire (Within the Park)
Option E5
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- $780 per person for safari with Mini Land Cruiser
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- Stay at Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge, Tarangire (Within the Park)
Option E6
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- $1,177 per person for safari with Mini Land Cruiser
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- Stay at Lemala Mpingo Ridge, Tarangire (Within the Park)
Option E7
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- $1,430 per person for safari with Mini Land Cruiser
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- Stay at Sanctuary Swala Camp, Tarangire (Within the Park)
TRIP ITINERARY
Day
1
Moshi/Arusha - Tarangire National Park
In the early morning after breakfast with our lunch boxes, pick up from hotel in Moshi/Arusha and drive about 120km to Tarangire National Park for afternoon game viewing to look for tree-climbing lions, Leopard, Elephant, Python, Zebra, Impala. You may discover over 450 species of birds in the park. At 1730hrs we leave Tarangire National Park and drive to Manyara for dinner and overnight
Day
2
Lake Manyara National Park - Moshi/Arusha
In morning hours, you will be picked up from your accommodation and drive to Lake Manyara National Park area of specialization for morning game drives. The park the same as Tarangire National Park is home to tree climbing Lion, Hippo, Elephant, Zebra, Buffalo, Giraffe, Baboon, Blue and Vervet monkey, Warthog. During 2-day ultimate safari you will be able to discover about 350 species of birds which have been recorded. In the evening as at 1600 we leave the Lake Manyara National Park for hot lunch, at 1430hrs drive back to Moshi/Arusha.
Pre & Post Tour Hotels
Arusha is the base for safari tours in North Tanzania. If you need accommodation in Arusha before/after your safari tour you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below.
Single Room
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- Crest Safari Lodge - USD 47
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- Kutoka Lodge - USD 64
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- Karama lodge - USD 113
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- The African Tulip - USD 149
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- Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 205
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- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 375
Double Sharing room
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- Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
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- Kutoka Lodge - USD 49
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- Karama lodge - USD 76
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- The African Tulip - USD 112
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- Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 120
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- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 240
Triple Sharing Room
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- Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
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- Kutoka Lodge - USD 40
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- Karama lodge - USD 73
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- The African Tulip - USD 93
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- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 180
Add-on tours in Lake Manyara
- Canoeing in Lake Manyara: USD 74 per person
- Night Game drives in Lake Manyara NP: USD 114 per person
- Treetop Walkway: USD 54 per person
Add-on tours in Tarangire
- Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
- Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
- Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
- Night Game Drives (for clients staying inside): USD 100-200 per person depending on lodge
Transfers
This tour starts from Arusha. Kilimanjaro airport is the nearest international airport and Arusha airport is the nearest domestic airport.
Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge Pickup or drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle
Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Arusha airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 25 per vehicle Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 50 per vehicle
InterCity transfers
Transfer from Moshi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 100 per vehicle Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 275 per vehicle
Flights
We do not book International Flights. We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
Intercity Flights
We do not book International Flights. We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
Meals
- Day 1 - Lunch & Dinner
- Day 2 - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
- Day 1 - Arusha to Lake Manyara takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (114 km)
- Day 1 or Day 2 - Lake Manyara to Tarangire takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (88 km)
- Day 2 - Tarangire to Arusha takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Inclusions
- Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
- Concession/ Camping Fees.
- Daily game drives while on Safari.
- A professional driver/ guide.
- 4x4 Land Cruiser.
- All Taxes and VAT.
- Meals as per itinerary.
- Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
Exclusions
- International flights.
- Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Tips
- Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
- Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
