Migration Safari Planning

Tarangire & Manyara Short Safari

A quick northern Tanzania safari for travelers with limited time. It combines Tarangire’s elephant country with Lake Manyara’s forest and Rift Valley scenery in a simple, efficient route from Arusha.
Best time to travel - Jun - Feb
Duration
3 Days
Destinations
Arusha, 
Lake Manyara, 
Arusha, 
Best Time
Jun - Feb
Starts / Ends
Arusha / Arusha
Route Overview

Your Safari Route - Day By Day

Arusha
Day 1 — Arrival & Tarangire
Lake Manyara
Day 2 — Rift Valley Safari
Arusha
Day 3 — Departure
The Full Itinerary

What To Expect - Each Day

All arrivals, game drives, lodge moves, and departure details mapped throughout.
Day 1

Arrival In Arusha

Tarangire
Leave Arusha after breakfast and spend the day game driving in Tarangire before overnighting near the park.
Meals Included
Lunch, Dinner
01
Day 2

Arrival In Arusha

Lake Manyara
Drive to Lake Manyara for forest wildlife, birding, and lakeshore scenery.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
02
Day 3

Arrival In Arusha

Arusha
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and drive back to Arusha for onward plans.
Accommodation
Departure Day
Meals Included
Breakfast
03
Pricing

Tour Pricing & What Is Included

from

$1,650

per person / double occupancy
All bookings and payments are handled directly through our office in Arusha, Tanzania.
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What Is Included

Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof fees
Professional English-speaking safari guide fees
Park fees and conservation fees fees
Accommodation as listed in the itinerary fees
Meals listed each day and bottled water on safari fees

Not Included

International flights and visas
Travel insurance
Premium drinks and personal expenses
Guide and lodge staff gratuities
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Tarangire & Manyara Short Safari

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Day 1

Tarangire Safari Lodge

Day 2

Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge

Day 3

Departure Day