🐾 5-Day Short Safari with Tarangire & Manyara
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Safari Type: Family-Friendly Classic Safari
Destinations: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park
Starting Point: Arusha, Tanzania
Ending Point: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport
Safari Highlights
Family-paced safari with minimal drive times
See elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos, and flamingos up close
Stay in comfortable family lodges with swimming pools and flexible meals
Optional cultural visits to local communities or nature walks
Great for young children, school breaks, and multigenerational groups
Private safari vehicle with flexible stops and kid-friendly guiding
🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Meet & greet at the airport and transfer to your lodge
Time to relax and recover from travel
Optional visit to a local garden or nearby lake for sunset
- Accommodation in Lodge/Hotel in Arusha
Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hrs)
Game drive through baobab-studded landscapes and elephant herds
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park
Continue game drive in the afternoon before heading to your lodge
Accommodation: Family lodge near Tarangire
Day 3: Full Day in Tarangire National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives tailored to your family’s energy levels
Optional nature walk near the lodge (depending on location)
Spot zebras, wildebeest, ostriches, and maybe even a leopard
Accommodation: Same lodge near Tarangire
Day 4: Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park
Short drive to Lake Manyara (approx. 1.5 hrs)
Game drive in the lush groundwater forest and lakeside plains
Look for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, and monkeys
Optional cultural visit to nearby village or local school
Accommodation: Family-friendly lodge in Karatu
Day 5: Karatu → Arusha (End of Safari)
Leisurely breakfast and return drive to Arusha
Optional stop at local craft market or viewpoint along the way
Drop-off at airport or hotel in Arusha for onward travel
Safari Booking
✅ What’s Included
Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Family-experienced English-speaking guide
Park entry fees for Tarangire & Manyara
4 nights full-board accommodation
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
Daily game drives and optional activities as described
❌ What’s Not Included
International flights and visas
Travel insurance
Tips for guide and lodge staff
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
Optional activities not listed (e.g. nature walk fees)
Personal expenses and souvenirs