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Safari Adventure in Tanzania
Exploring Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park
If you have to choose between spending one day in Manyara National Park or Tarangire National Park, it ultimately depends on your preferences and what you hope to experience during your visit.
Manyara National Park: Located in Tanzania, Manyara is known for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. It’s particularly famous for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos that inhabit the lake. The park also offers opportunities for birdwatching, game drives, and walking safaris. Manyara is smaller in size compared to Tarangire but still offers a rewarding experience within a shorter timeframe.
Tarangire National Park: Renowned for its large herds of elephants and baobab trees, Tarangire is a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts. It hosts a wide variety of animals, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. Tarangire is larger than Manyara and provides extensive game drive options and photographic opportunities.
If you have limited time and want to focus on a specific aspect like tree-climbing lions or flamingos, Manyara National Park might be a better choice. However, if you’re interested in encountering a broader range of wildlife, especially elephants, and experiencing the unique landscapes with baobab trees, Tarangire National Park could be the preferred option.
Ultimately, both parks offer memorable experiences, and if possible, it would be ideal to spend more time exploring each of them.
- Manyara National Park
Option 1: Manyara National Park
- Early Morning Departure: At 7:00 AM, our experienced driver guide will pick you up from the hotel. After a warm greeting, he will provide brief safari information before we depart from the beautiful Arusha city, heading west to Manyara.
- Scenic Drive: Enjoy the fantastic Arusha view scenery and immerse yourself in the local culture during the two-and-a-half-hour drive covering almost 127 km.
- Arrival at Manyara National Park: Arrive at Manyara National Park late morning and stop for registrations before embarking on a game drive in search of animals.
- Game Drive: Explore the park, stopping at attractions while your guide describes the various species. We’ll pause at 1 PM for lunch, provided in a lunch box by your guide. The guide will choose a safe and picturesque picnic area for you to enjoy your meals with a scenic view.
- Afternoon Game Drive: After lunch, continue with the game drive until the evening, experiencing the wildlife and landscapes of Manyara National Park.
- Evening Departure: Around 5 PM, check out and start driving out of the park, heading back to Arusha. Enjoy the sunset safari, escorted by the whistling sounds of birds flying in the trees.
- Tarangire National Park
Option 2: Tarangire National Park
- Arusha to Tarangire National Park: Depart from Arusha after breakfast for a two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park.
- Scenic Journey: Witness the changing landscape as Arusha’s urban surroundings transform into wide open plains and quaint Masai villages.
- Park Entrance: Check in at the park entrance, where mischievous monkeys might entertain you. Pose with a gigantic Baobab at the entrance for a memorable photo.
- Tarangire River: Once inside the park, observe the Tarangire River lined with acacia and Baobab trees, attracting diverse wildlife throughout the day.
- Seasonal Migration: During the dry season, witness thousands of animals migrating from the Masai steppe to the Tarangire region in search of water, providing an opportunity to see numerous species.
- Exclusive Wildlife: Encounter endangered animals unique to the park, such as the Greater Kudu, Fringe-Eared Oryx, and the Ashy Starling.
- Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the park’s scenic areas, overlooking the Tarangire River. Be cautious with your food, as local monkeys may be tempted to join for a tasty treat!
- Afternoon Return: Return to Arusha in the late afternoon.
1 Day Manyara or Tarangire (*without accommodation and without airport transport) : price/pers.
| No. of Persons | Budget($) | Mid-Range($) | Luxury($) | |||
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| Low Season | High Season | Low Season | High Season | Low Season | High Season | |
| 1 Person | 210 | 260 | 574 | 674 | 924 | 1074 |
| 2 Persons or More | 185 | 205 | 374 | 474 | 674 | 824 |
Your Package Categories:
| LUXURY | Mid-Range | Budget | ||
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| Park fees | Park fees | Park fees | ||
| Safari Car Luxury 4×4 Land Cruiser(WiFi, fridge, open roof), not shared with other people | Safari Car COMFORT 4x4Land Cruiser (WiFi, fridge, open roof), not shared with other people | Safari Car STANDARD 4×4 Land Cruiser (WiFi, fridge, open roof), Shared with other people | ||
| Soft drinks during game drive | Soft drinks during game drive | Soft drinks during game drive | ||
| Full Luxury board (Luxury breakfest, lunch and dinner) |
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| Safari drive | Safari drive | Safari drive | ||
| Animal Tour | Animal Tour | Animal Tour |
- If you would like to have an overview about all our price packages, please check our entire price package list.
- Click here to get more details about the price categories.
- Book your flights to the airport in Arusha or Kilimanjaro and share with us your flight details.
- Transfer from and back to the hotel is included in your package and we will organize it to you.
$185 to $1074 pp. (USD)