ITINERARY FOR 1-DAY LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK TRIP

05:30 AM – Pickup from Moshi

• Your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Moshi.

• Depart in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing.

• Drive towards Lake Manyara National Park, passing through scenic countryside and local villages.

08:30 AM – Arrive at Lake Manyara National Park

• Check in at the park entrance and receive a briefing about the day’s activities.

• Start the game drive, exploring the park’s diverse habitats: dense forests, open grasslands, and the expansive soda lake.

09:00 AM – Morning Game Drive

• Drive through the lush groundwater forest, home to large troops of baboons and blue monkeys.

• Spot elephants, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species.

• Keep an eye out for the famous tree-climbing lions, often found resting on acacia branches.

12:30 PM – Picnic Lunch at a Scenic Spot

• Enjoy a delicious packed lunch at a designated picnic site within the park, overlooking the lake.

• Take in the stunning views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

01:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive & Birdwatching

• Explore the lakeshore, home to thousands of flamingos and other water birds like pelicans, storks, and herons.

• Visit the hot springs (Maji Moto) and enjoy a short walk to see bubbling geothermal activity.

• Continue the game drive to spot more wildlife and scenic landscapes.

03:30 PM – Exit the Park & Begin the Return Journey

• Depart from Lake Manyara National Park and begin the drive back to Moshi.

• Optional stop at Mto wa Mbu village for a brief cultural experience (time permitting).

07:00 PM – Arrive in Moshi

• Drop off at your hotel in Moshi.

• End of tour.