Boutique, fully licensed safari company · Locally based in Arusha, Tanzania

Mid-range · Private safari

2-Day Affordable Lake Manyara & Tarangire Safari

Embark on Affordable Lake Manyara & Tarangire Safari, The tour offers an exciting adventure through Arusha and two of Tanzania's stunning destinations.

  • 2 days / 1 night
  • Starts & ends in Arusha
  • Mid-range lodges
  • Private pop-up roof 4x4
  • 5.0 on Tripadvisor (94)

Trip overview

Your safari, at a glance

Embark on Affordable Lake Manyara & Tarangire Safari, The tour offers an exciting adventure through Arusha and two of Tanzania’s stunning destinations. This mid-range package includes comfortable accommodations, an experienced guide, meals, transportation, and more. It is the perfect short trip to experience the beauty and wildlife.

  1. Arusha
  2. Tarangire
  3. Lake Manyara
Duration2 days / 1 night
Comfort levelMid-range
Minimum age18 years
Start datesAny day

Destinations visited

Tarangire National Park
Day 1 Tarangire National Park Ancient baobab trees and some of the largest elephant herds in Tanzania, gathered along the Tarangire River in the dry season.
Lake Manyara National Park
Day 2 Lake Manyara National Park A compact park below the Rift Valley wall, with groundwater forest, a soda lake and the famous tree-climbing lions.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. After breakfast, our private safari driver will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and drive you to Tarangire National Park, famous for its majestic baobab trees, beautiful landscapes, and large elephant herds. Upon arrival, we begin a scenic game drive through the park, where you may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and various antelope species. After a delightful picnic lunch surrounded by nature, we continue with an afternoon game drive, exploring more of Tarangire’s wildlife-rich areas. Later, we drive to your luxury accommodation for a relaxing evening and overnight stay.

    • Game drive
    Stay
    Suricata Boma Lodge
    Meals
    Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)

Where you’ll stay

Safari prices

This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 4 people. Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country. This tour is unavailable for children.

Travel dates2 people3 people4 people7+ people
2026 $695$583$518 Request a Quote
2027 $752$640$585 Request a Quote

All prices per person, in USD. Contact us for a custom quote.

What’s included

Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline US$25.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

What to pack

Pack light, and bring layers: early mornings and the highlands can be cool, and afternoons are warm.

Clothing

  • Light clothes in neutral colours
  • Long sleeves and trousers for sun and insects
  • A warm fleece or jacket for the highlands
  • A sun hat

Footwear

  • Comfortable closed shoes
  • Sandals for the lodge or camp

Gear

  • Binoculars
  • Camera, spare batteries and memory cards
  • A reusable water bottle
  • Small daypack and power bank

Health

  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal medication
  • Hand sanitiser

What our guests say

5.0 Tripadvisor (94 reviews)5.0 SafariBookings (37 reviews)

★★★★★
“We managed to see all the Big 5 (multiple times) plus much more! The biggest highlight was our guides.”
Francesca H · Italy · Tailor-made safari · Guest review
★★★★★
“This was the best trip I have ever taken. Taswira went above and beyond anything I could have expected.”
Alexandra A · Aug 2026 · Graduation trip · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“They learned what we were most interested in and comfortable with, and went way out of their way to accommodate each and all of us.”
Roam693794 · Aug 2026 · Family safari · Tripadvisor