1 Day Lake Manyara National Park Safari

Introduction

Lake Manyara national park is one of the 16 national parks found in Tanzania. The park can be observed on the right side of the road of makuyuni –Ngorongoro road. It is famous for the tree climbing lions and high diversity of plant species found in the underground water forest, the salt water lake covering 77 square miles when water levels are high.

Location

Lake Manyara National Park is a Tanzanian national park located both in Arusha Region and Manyara Region, Tanzania. The two administrative regions have no jurisdiction over the parks. It is located 205 km from Moshi town and 120 km from Arusha.

Attractions

The attractions found at Lake Manyara national park include a salt water lake, underground water forest, wildlife, large species of water birds, hot spring, tree top walk way and a rift valley escarpment.

Activities

At Lake Manyara national park these are some of the activities include; game drive, bird watching, canoeing, biking, walking safaris and bush meals.

Spending Time

  • Leave Moshi at 6:00am
  • Arrive Manyara gate at 9:30am
  • Spend 6 hours in the park
  • Leave the park at 3:30pm
  • Arrive Moshi at 7:30pm
  • Transport in 4X4 Toyota Land Cruisers with pop up roof for game viewing.
  • Park entry fees
  • Government fees & taxes
  • 18% VAT on tour fees & services
  • Private English speaking safari guide
  • Lunch box
  • Enough bottled mineral water throughout the safari
  • Medical kit
  • Binocular
  • Alcoholic beverages, sodas and items of a personal nature
  • Pre &Post Safari Accommodation in Moshi / Arusha
  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Other safari add-ons
  • Tips to the driver guide. Tipping is per group (not per person). Driver guide: $20/day