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2-Day Safari to Tarangire and Lake Manyara from Zanzibar
2 Days / 1 Night Days
Zanzibar to Arusha. → Zanzibar, Tanzania
Beach Combo
Easy
Why Choose This Safari?
Two days is enough to get a real taste of the northern circuit without leaving your Zanzibar holiday behind for long — you fly out after breakfast and you're back on the beach by evening two days later. Tarangire's river draws elephant herds and baobabs you won't find in Manyara, while Manyara's tree-climbing lions and lakeside birdlife round out the trip with a completely different landscape. It's built for travelers who want a proper safari, not just a day trip, but can't spare a week
Itinerary
Day 1 — Zanzibar to Arusha, then Tarangire National Park
A short flight from Zanzibar lands you in Arusha by 12:30, where you're met and driven straight to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds and ancient baobabs, and the afternoon game drive follows the Tarangire River — a year-round water source that pulls in elephants, zebra, antelope and lion, with an outside chance of the rare Greater Kudu or Fringe-eared Oryx. You'll stop for a picnic lunch overlooking the river, though it's worth keeping an eye on your food since the local monkeys have a reputation for helping themselves.
Day 2 — Tarangire to Lake Manyara, then Arusha to Zanzibar
After breakfast, you drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, and the park's varied habitat — from groundwater forest to open plains to the lake itself — draws elephants, cape buffalo and the brilliantly colored lilac-breasted roller, plus flamingos and other waterbirds along the shoreline. Conditions permitting, you can add an optional canoe safari for a different vantage point on the wildlife. After lunch, you head back to Arusha Airport for your flight home to Zanzibar.
What's Included
Rate Includes
- Accommodation as stipulated in the Itinerar
- Airport transfers
- Return flight Zanzibar/Serengeti/Zanzibar or Dar es laam
- Sightseeing as specified in itinerary
- Transport on safari in a 4WD vehicle with an open roof
- All parks entrance fees
- Service of English Speaking driver guide
- Mineral water 1.5lt per person per day
- Salary for the Professional English Drive Guide.
Rate Excludes
- International flights.
- Accommodation before and after safari in Zanzibar
- VISA and any Airport Taxes
- Hot and cold drinks.
- Hot Air Balloon ride over Serengeti, book with us.
- Flying doctors insurance, we can arrange for USD 50per person.
- Tips to the driver/guide and all items of personal nature/use.
- And all not mentioned in the itinerary above.
Best Time to Go
This route is at its best in the dry season, June through October, when Tarangire's wildlife concentrates tightly along the river and the big elephant herds are easiest to find. Lake Manyara is worth a visit year-round, but the wet season (November to May) brings its migratory birdlife — including flamingos — into full swing, so shoulder months can actually work in your favor if birding is a priority.
Pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2 days enough time to safari to Tarangire and Lake Manyara from Zanzibar?
Yes — this itinerary is built as a round trip from Zanzibar, with flights bookending one afternoon game drive in Tarangire and one morning game drive in Lake Manyara, so you're back on the island by the evening of Day 2.
What time do the flights depart and return?
You fly from Zanzibar to Arusha at 11:30 AM on Day 1, arriving 12:30 PM, and fly back from Arusha to Zanzibar at 4:35 PM on Day 2, landing at 6:00 PM.
Where will I stay overnight?
You'll overnight at a lodge or campsite within Tarangire National Park; the specific property will be confirmed closer to your travel dates.
Is the canoe safari on Lake Manyara guaranteed?
No — it's weather- and water-level-dependent, so your safari guide will confirm on the day whether it's running.
Will I see the Big Five on this trip?
You've got a strong chance at elephant, buffalo and lion (including Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions), but two days across two parks isn't enough time to guarantee leopard or rhino sightings — those suit a longer circuit better.
What's included in the price?
Flights, park fees, transport, a guide and the meals listed in the itinerary are included; Day 1 dinner and the optional canoe safari are still being confirmed, along with the full rate breakdown from your accounts team.