07:00 hrs: Depart from your hotel in Arusha City Centre and begin your scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Game drive in the park with a delicious picnic lunch.

Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most diverse and captivating parks, spans 325 km² and offers a unique blend of Rift Valley lake, lush woodlands, and dramatic mountainsides. It is a paradise for birdwatchers, boasting over 380 species, with a particular abundance of waterfowl and migratory birds. The park’s dense forests are also renowned for being a prime spot to see leopards in their natural habitat. Meanwhile, lions can often be spotted hunting along the park’s grassy shores.

Many visitors to Manyara often combine this experience with a visit to one of the Big Three parks (Serengeti, Tarangire, or Ngorongoro Crater), as it offers a perfect addition to any Tanzanian safari itinerary.

Late Afternoon: After an unforgettable day of exploration, embark on your drive back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel around 17:00 hrs