2 DAYS VILLAGE TOUR AND LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK SAFARI
Starting from $680 per person, this delightful 2-day safari beautifully blends authentic Tanzanian culture with exciting wildlife. On day one, immerse yourself in local life with a guided village walk, wander through bustling markets and craft shops, stroll banana plantations, visit a traditional brewery and brick factory, enjoy tribal stories, dances, and delicious local food, and feel warmly welcomed into the community. Day two takes you into Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic wonderland famous for its tree-climbing lions, vast flocks of flamingos, hippos, giraffes, and abundant birdlife. With comfortable stays at Farm of Dreams Lodge, private transport, and a professional guide, this package offers a rich, intimate, and unforgettable introduction to both the people and wild beauty of Tanzania.
Highlights:
- Learn Tribal dances
- Taste local foods
- Listen in in oral history and stories
- Explore locally made bricks and distilleries
- Rare tree climbing lions
- A vast pink carpet of flamingos flocking on the lake shore
Itenaries:
Day 1: Village Walk and Tour (Learn and Discover)
Energized from a refreshing heartly breakfast you will set off into the heart of Tanzanian culture. Embark on a fascinating guided village walk that offers a deep dive into a vibrant daily life of local communities. Wonder through a beautiful village and explore the alleys of the town visiting the local market, craft shops and its people. Stroll through banana plantations to the local banana brewery, exploring around the village learning more of the Tanzanian cultures. Being a country with fascinating melting pot of different cultures and tribes bringing in the most exotic mix of languages and traditions. Learn tribal dances, eat the food, listen and take part in the oral history and stories of the local tribes and without forgetting to explore the locally made brick factory and distilleries. This exciting cultural visit is great way to get an insight in the daily life of the local people leaving you feeling like a part of this amazing family. Later in the afternoon, drive to Farm of Dreams Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Manyara National Park
After breakfast, Explore a great lake nestled in Tanzania's Great Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park is a compact yet mesmerizing wonderland where dramatic escarpments plunge toward a shimmering alkaline lake that covers much of its 325 square kilometers. The park's most famous marvels include its rare tree-climbing lions, which lounge lazily on branches (a behavior seen in few places on Earth), and the vast pink carpets of flamingos that flock to the lake's shores, especially in the wet season, joined by over 400 bird species including pelicans, storks, and herons. With abundant hippos wallowing in pools, herds of buffalo and giraffes, and opportunities for game drives, canopy walks, and birdwatching, Manyara delivers an intimate, varied safari experience that feels like a microcosm of Africa's wild beauty. Upon arrival in Arusha or Mto wa Mbu, your guide will drop you off at your hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable 2-day safari adventure with Wild Symphony Africa.