Night 1
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.
- Arusha
- Tarangire
- Lake Manyara
Destinations visited
Day-by-day itinerary
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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)
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After breakfast, we will depart from your accommodation and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful park known for its lush forests, diverse birdlife, and scenic landscapes. Enjoy a morning game drive as we explore the park in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, baboons, and other wildlife. Lake Manyara is also famous for its large flocks of flamingos and the possibility of spotting its legendary tree-climbing lions. After the game drive, we will enjoy lunch before beginning your onward journey. Depending on your departure arrangements, our driver will transfer you to Arusha or the airport for your next journey.
- Game drive
- Stay
- End of tour
- Meals
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Where you’ll stay
Night 1Safari 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 dates | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 7+ 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.”
“This was the best trip I have ever taken. Taswira went above and beyond anything I could have expected.”
“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.”


