2 days Tarangire & Lake Manyara

The journey

2 DAYS TARANGIRE & LAKE MANYARA SAFARI The Perfect Weekend Wildlife Escape | Arusha to Arusha Swap the city for the wild with this compact 2-day safari. In just one weekend, experience two of Tanzania’s most beautiful parks that offer completely different landscapes and wildlife. Tarangire: The land of giants. Drive beneath ancient baobab trees while massive herds of elephants feed around you. This park has the largest elephant concentration in Tanzania and offers incredible predator sightings along the Tarangire River. Lake Manyara : The hidden gem of the Rift Valley. A lush forest, soda lake, and cliffs in one small park. Famous for tree-climbing lions, hippos, and thousands of pink flamingos painting the shoreline. This is the best short safari for families, business travelers, and anyone who wants a real Tanzania wildlife experience without long travel days. ITINERARY DAY 1: ARUSHA → TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park. Arrive for an afternoon game drive. Explore the park’s iconic baobabs and grasslands. Watch elephants, lions, giraffes and zebras gather at the river. Enjoy dinner and overnight at a lodge on the edge of the park with bush sounds. Meals: Lunch, Dinner DAY 2: LAKE MANYARA → ARUSHA Wake up early for a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. The groundwater forest and lake shore are perfect for spotting tree-climbing lions, baboons, hippos, and colorful birds. After a picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha arriving late afternoon with unforgettable memories. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch DAY 1: ARUSHA → TARANGIRE 07:00 Depart Arusha 09:30 Game drive in Tarangire National Park - Baobabs + Big elephant herds 13:00 Lunch at picnic site 15:00 Afternoon game drive 18:00 Check in at Tarangire lodge | Dinner + Overnight DAY 2: LAKE MANYARA → ARUSHA 06:30 Breakfast + Drive to Lake Manyara National Park 09:00 Game drive - Tree climbing lions, flamingos + Lake views 12:30 Lunch 14:00 Final game drive 15:30 Drive back to Arusha 17:30 Drop off at hotel / airport Highlights: Elephants of Tarangire + Birdlife + Tree Lions of Manyara Includes: 4x4 Safari jeep, Guide, 1 Night FB, Park fees, Water SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS Tarangire: Biggest elephant herds + ancient baobabs Lake Manyara: Tree-climbing lions + flamingos + Rift Valley views Short drives: Only 2.5hrs from Arusha, no long transfers Great for: First-time safari, families, and short trips DURATION: 2 Days / 1 Night START/END: Arusha