Lake Manyara Tree-Climbing Lions & Rift Valley Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha.

Activities

• Airport pickup
• Safari briefing
• Relaxation at lodge
• Welcome dinner

Accommodation

Luxury Lodge in Arusha

Meals

Dinner

Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, located approximately 126 km west of Arusha.

Upon arrival, begin your first game drive through the park's lush groundwater forest and open savannah.

Activities

• Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
• Afternoon game drive
• Wildlife photography
• Birdwatching

Wildlife Highlights

• Elephants
• Tree-climbing lions
• Blue monkeys
• Baboons
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Buffaloes

Accommodation

Luxury Safari Lodge overlooking the Rift Valley

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Full-Day Lake Manyara Safari Experience

Spend the day exploring different sections of the park with an experienced guide.

Morning Safari

Visit the famous groundwater forest where giant fig and mahogany trees create a lush environment supporting elephants and primates.

Afternoon Safari

Explore the lakeshore ecosystem.

Activities

• Full-day game drive
• Visit Hippo Pool
• Birdwatching excursion
• Picnic lunch inside the park

Wildlife Highlights

• Hippos
• Flamingos (seasonal)
• Pelicans
• Storks
• Waterbucks
• Warthogs
• Impalas

Bird Species Often Seen

• Pink-backed Pelicans
• African Fish Eagles
• Flamingos
• Crowned Cranes
• Hornbills

Accommodation

Luxury Safari Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Mto wa Mbu Cultural Experience & Departure

After breakfast, visit the nearby village of Mto wa Mbu, renowned for its cultural diversity and local markets.

Activities

• Guided village tour
• Traditional Tanzanian lunch
• Local craft market visit
• Transfer back to Arusha

Meals

Breakfast and Lunch