Lake Manyara National Park Day Trip with Walking Safari

The day, step by step

Times are a guide. Your guide adjusts the day to the roads, the weather and how you want to spend it.

7:00 AM: pickup in Arusha

About two hours west to the town of Mto wa Mbu and the park gate below the escarpment.

Morning: game drive

Through the groundwater forest, past the hippo pool and out along the lake shore.

Midday: picnic lunch

At a picnic site in the park.

Afternoon: walking safari

About two hours on foot with an armed ranger, looking at tracks, birds and plants as well as the animals.

Late afternoon: back to Arusha

You are back at your hotel by about 6 to 7 PM.

Price per person

Private transport is the main fixed cost, so the price per person falls as the group grows. Prices are per person in USD; the group size counts everyone in the vehicle, children included. Peak season runs 16 May to 14 March, low season 15 March to 15 May. Children are under 16.

1 traveller

Peak season: US$570 per adult. Low season: US$495 per adult.

2 travellers

Peak season: US$380 per adult, US$320 per child. Low season: US$340 per adult, US$285 per child.

3 travellers

Peak season: US$315 per adult, US$255 per child. Low season: US$285 per adult, US$230 per child.

4 travellers

Peak season: US$285 per adult, US$225 per child. Low season: US$260 per adult, US$205 per child.

5 travellers

Peak season: US$265 per adult, US$205 per child. Low season: US$245 per adult, US$190 per child.

6 travellers

Peak season: US$250 per adult, US$190 per child. Low season: US$235 per adult, US$180 per child.

What to bring

Bring a hat, sunscreen, a light jacket for the early start, binoculars if you have them, and a camera or phone. Wear neutral colours if you can. For the walk, closed walking shoes and long trousers are best.