Mawenzi Adventures

SAFARI: LAKE MANYARA AND TARANGIRE (2 days)

Our cheapest multi-day safari package is ideal for lovers of elephants with limited time or a limited budget. Similar in some aspects, different in others, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park are a wonderful introduction to Tanzanian wildlife.

For a slightly more diverse (but also slightly more expensive) 2-day safari, we recommend our package including either Lake Manyara or Tarangire National Park, and Ngorongoro crater. 

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Wildlife safari - 2 days 1 night, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

 

SAFARI ITINERARY

Please pick your desired comfort level below to see the matching itinerary. 

We use exactly the same cars and guides for each type of safaris. You’ll visit exactly the same places and there is no difference in comfort or quality during your game drives. The choice you make below only impacts your accommodation.

Budget camping
Glamping
Standard lodges
Mid-range lodges

If you’re on a tight budget and don’t mind very basic comfort, this option is perfect for you! You’ll sleep on a camping mattress in small temporary tents and bathrooms are shared. Simple but delicious meals are prepared by your personal chef and served at camping tables and chairs. 

Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

You will be picked up at your accommodation in Arusha in the morning and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, which takes about 2 to 3 hours. Once you’ve arrived we’ll provide a picnic lunch, after which you will spend the rest of the day game driving through the park. There’s lots of animals to be spotted, like elephants, giraffes, pelicans and zebras, but the absolute highlight of Lake Manyara are the tree climbing lions. Before sunset you will drive to your accommodation for the night, where dinner will be provided. 

Accommodation: basic camping at Migombani camp in Mto wa Mbu. 

Meals: lunch and dinner included. Lunch will be served in a lunchbox, dinner is freshly prepared by your personal chef.

Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Arusha

After an early breakfast you’ll head towards Tarangire National Park for day 2 of your trip. The park is home to one of the largest elephant populations in Tanzania, and they are a delight to look at. And of course there’s many more species as well. After lunch you’ll drive back to Arusha with nothing but good memories! 

Accommodation: not included. 

Meals: breakfast and lunch. Lunch will be served in a lunchbox, breakfast is freshly prepared by your personal chef.

Pick-up at JRO airport or in Moshi is also possible.

Wildlife safari - 2 days 1 night, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

 

OUR OFFER – PRICES AND SERVICES

Please find prices for this package below. These prices are valid for adults, throughout the year and are based on 2 people sharing a tent. Discounted prices apply for children under 16, please let us know if you’re traveling with children in your booking request and we’ll send you the correct rates.

Prices according to group size:

 

  • 1 person: 1080 USD / pers.
  • 2 people: 650 USD / pers.
  • 3 people: 520 USD / pers.
  • 4 people: 450 USD / pers.
  • 5 people: 400 USD / pers.
  • 6 people: 370 USD / pers.
 
Wildlife safari - 3 days 2 nights, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro crater, Tanzania
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Didn’t find exactly what you’re looking for? Don’t worry, there’s lots of other options! Please contact us for different accommodation options in any price range, different room types and group sizes or groups including children, as well as if you wish to add extra options to your safari.  

The following services are included in our package:

  • Entrance fees to the parks
  • Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle from your hotel in Arusha to the parks and back (other pick-up points possible, please contact us for the right price)
  • Game drives in the parks
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Professional cook who will prepare your meals
  • Accommodation as mentioned. Specific accommodation options are always subject to availability. If the suggested option is not available, we’ll suggest another option for your approval. A higher or lower price might apply in this case.
  • Camping gear like tents, camping mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows, camping chairs, etc.
  • Meals as described
  • Drinking water, tea and coffee

This package however doesn’t include:

  • Tips for the crew. We recommend a tip of 25 USD per day for your guide and 15 USD per day for your cook, to be divided between each member of your group. 
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa
  • Flights or other transport to Arusha. We can however arrange airport pickup for you. Let us know your itinerary and we’ll make it happen!
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Accommodation in Arusha before and after your safari. If you wish, we can however assist you in finding a place that corresponds to your needs and budget.
  • Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs, laundry, etc.
  • … and all other services that are not mentioned as included.

 

ADD SOMETHING EXTRA TO MAKE IT EVEN MORE SPECIAL

Both Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks offer the possibility of doing a walking safari rather than a jeep safari, or to organize your visit as a combination of both. In Lake Manyara National Park, we also recommend the Treetop Walk that takes you over bridges that are suspended between the trees, to get a completely different view and experience. And how about a canoe safari? Please let us know if you want to add any of these activities to your itinerary while you send us your booking request. 

Wildlife safari - 2 days 1 night, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park, Tanzania