7 Days Tarangire and Lake Manyara Safari

7 Days Tarangire and Lake Manyara Safari is a thorough Tanzania safari tour that takes travellers exploring in detail these two Tanzania national parks. 7 Days Tarangire and Lake Manyara Safari takes you to Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park.

Tarangire National Park is renowned for its large herds of free-ranging African elephants, towering baobab trees dotting the beautiful savanna grasslands, and a variety of other animals, including 4 of the Big 5 animals (excluding rhinos), various birds, rivers, and lakes, all of which make the park a gem to explore through various activities. On the other hand, Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its tree-climbing lions. Have you ever seen lions perched on trees? Look out for them in Lake Manyara National Park. Large flocks of pink flamingos can be seen in Lake Manyara National Park, which covers more than 2/3 of the park area.

During this 7-Day Tarangire and Lake Manyara Safari, you will engage in a variety of safari activities in Tanzania, such as game drives, guided walking safaris, horseback riding, canoeing, canopy walks in Lake Manyara, and a night game drive—all of which are guaranteed to create unforgettable memories. This 7-Day Tarangire and Lake Manyara Safari is suitable for individuals seeking a Tanzania honeymoon safari, as well as those seeking an opportunity to thoroughly explore the park during another Africa safari experience in Tanzania.

This 7-Day Tarangire and Lake Manyara Safari starts and ends in Arusha but can be customised to your preference and schedule, say by extending to Zanzibar Island for a beach holiday.

Summary Itinerary of 7 Days Tarangire and Lake Manyara Safari

Day 1: Arrival

Day 2: Full-day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

Day 3: Hot Air Balloon in Tarangire, Guided Bush Walk

Day 4: Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park

Day 5: Horseback ride, canoeing in Lake Manyara National Park

Day 6: canopy walk in Lake Manyara National Park, night game drive in Tarangire National Park

Day 7: Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

We will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to Tarangire National Park based on your arrival time. Check in at the camp, relax, and get acquainted with your surroundings. Dinner and overnight stay at the Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge.

Day 2: Full-day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

After having breakfast at your lodge, you will head out for a full day of exploring Tarangire National Park and its attractions, as well as enjoying amazing game-viewing experiences as you drive around the baobab trees and savannah trees in the national park. You will see a variety of animals in the morning since they are very active at this time of day, such as leopards, elephants, zebras, antelopes, elands, gazelles, and lions, among others.

After lunch, you will embark on an afternoon game drive to witness a variety of animals, birds, and the stunning landscape. You will also have a late afternoon walking safari where you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with nature and animals.

Your guide will drive you back to your lodge at the end of your wildlife viewing for dinner and an overnight stay as above.

Day 3: Hot Air Balloon in Tarangire, Guided Bush Walk

Today, you shall head out early on a hot air balloon ride over the Tarangire National Park. Watch how the hot air balloon is prepared, get on it, and float over the plains as you watch the park come to life with a beautiful sunrise. Look out for various wild game, including the large herds of elephants, zebras, antelopes, and giraffes, among so many others. Climax the activity with a champagne bush breakfast.

Return to the camp thereafter, and spend the rest of the morning at leisure at the camp. Enjoy your lunch leisurely. Later in the late afternoon, go out for a guided bush walk in Tarangire National Park for an opportunity to follow animal tracks and come up-close with nature and wild game. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay as above.

Day 4: Game Drive in Lake Manyara

Today, you will have breakfast at your camp and then drive to Lake Manyara National Park for yet another game drive. Look out for large flocks of Lesser Flamingos and tree-climbing lions, among so many other animals. After enjoying a picnic lunch, you will embark on another game drive to spot more wild animals, including the tree-climbing lions. Return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge.

Day 5: Horseback ride, canoeing in Lake Manyara National Park

Your guide will pick you up from the camp and proceed for a horseback safari ride. Ride along the wild game in Lake Manyara National Park, surrounded by zebras, antelopes, and so much more. Look out for various birds here, especially the pink flamingos, black herons, martial eagles, and Maccoa ducks, among so many others. You will also engage in a canoeing trip, chasing along the pink flamingos in Lake Manyara.

Flamingos are also among the bird species that can be spotted during a canoe ride safari around Lake Manyara national park.

After that, you will proceed to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay, as previously mentioned.

Day 6: canopy walk in Lake Manyara National Park, night game drive in Tarangire National Park

After a sumptuous breakfast, you shall proceed for a canopy walk in Lake Manyara and enjoy great views of the park. Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Lake Manyara National Park, seeing so much more than you could imagine. Return to the camp thereafter, and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Today, you shall get to watch the Tarangire National Park under the night sky. Gaze at the clearly starlit sky and look out for various animals, including nocturnal animals like leopards and cheetahs, among so many others. Return to the camp for an overnight stay at Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge.

Day 7: Departure

Today, begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the camp, where you can enjoy a leisurely meal while taking in the breathtaking views and the occasional visit from the birds. Thereafter, check in and proceed for a transfer to the airport, where you will be dropped off for your outbound flight or hotel in Arusha. Bring your 7-Day Tarangire and Lake Manyara Safari to an end.

End of 7 Days Tarangire and Lake Manyara Safari

7 Days Tarangire and Lake Manyara Safari includes

• Airport pick up and drop off
• All-day game drives as per sample itinerary
• Private 4-wheel-drive safari vehicle with a roof hatch
• Professional safari and tour guide/driver
• All national park fees
• All meals on the safari
• Full Board Accommodation
• All game viewing activities specified
• Price quoted per person sharing
• Drinking water in the safari vehicle
• Government taxes

7 Days Tarangire and Lake Manyara Safari excludes

• Flights & Visas
• Travel insurance
• Extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary
• Items of personal nature like cigarettes, beverages, laundry, telephone, tips, gratuities, etc.