Book this 3-Day Tarangire and Lake Manyara Safari for an unforgettable encounter with Tanzania’s largest elephant herds.
This safari takes you to the northern part of Tanzania, a perfect region to encounter wildlife. Tanzania has some of the largest elephants in the world. In fact, Tarangire National Park has a current elephant population of 60,000.
Lake Manyara National Park is one of the most visited parks in the country. It is dominated by Lake Manyara and is home to a variety of mammals. These include tree-climbing lions, found in only two parks worldwide, alongside Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda.
Tarangire National Park is known for its beautiful landscape, large elephant herds, and diverse wildlife and bird species, including flamingos. Also, you will enjoy game drives, photography, and birdwatching throughout this non-stop adventure. Pickup and drop off take place in Arusha, Tanzania.
Detailed 3-Day Tarangire & Lake Manyara Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Tarangire National Park and Afternoon Game Drive
Meet our company representative in Arusha or another pickup point of your choice. After a briefing, head to Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds, wildebeests, and diverse flora and fauna.
Along the way, enjoy a scenic drive north through Tanzania, with views of rolling hills and lush vegetation. You will arrive at the park for a late lunch. Then, set out on an evening game drive to spot lions, elephants, cape buffaloes, cheetahs, and antelopes.
Also, capture the landscapes and wildlife on camera during a sunset game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and rest.
Day 2: Sunrise Game Drive and Transfer to Lake Manyara
After breakfast, embark on a rewarding game drive across the vast Tarangire grasslands. During this 3 to 4 hour game drive, spot wildebeests, warthogs, cape buffaloes, wild dogs, cheetahs, flamingos, lovebirds, baboons, and large elephant herds.
Most water sources in northern parks dry up seasonally. However, Tarangire remains a permanent water source, attracting diverse mammals and birds.
Afterward, return to the lodge for an early lunch and check out. Then, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, with stunning views of hills and lush plantations along the way.
Day 3: Game Drive and Departure
Start the day with coffee before a rewarding 3 to 4 hour game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Three-quarters of the park is covered by the lake. The remaining portion hosts diverse flora and fauna.
During the drive, encounter elephants, cape buffaloes, various antelope species, tree-climbing lions, and warthogs. You will also see a large concentration of flamingos attracted by algae.
Afterward, return to the lodge for lunch. Then, enjoy a scenic drive to Arusha, your final drop-off point. If you wish to visit the Ivory Orphans in Tanzania on this day, you can skip the morning game drive.
So book this 3-Day Tarangire and Lake Manyara Safari today and see Tanzania’s largest elephant herds and tree-climbing lions.
