Elephants
Though a range of wildlife can be spotted with Tarangire, the park is particularly popular with elephants. In fact, up to 3,000 of these incredible creatures can be found here during peak months.
Safari
A safari in either of these parks poses the opportunity to spot a diverse selection of fascinating wildlife - including zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, buffalo, Thompson's gazelle, leopard and cheetah. Whether you want to head out as the sun rises, in the mid-afternoon or in the dead of night, our Travel Consultants will be pleased to arrange the perfect safari experience for you, complete with the expert knowledge of your guide.
Bird Watching
As well as the famous mammals that roam the parks, they are also home to a spectacular array of birdlife. Flamingos in particular are drawn to the mineral-filled waters of Lake Manyara, as well as a number of other waterbirds. In Tarangire, one of Tanzania's finest birding destinations, lucky visitors may spot oryx, generuk and mongoose.
Tree-Climbing Lions
One of the main reasons that Lake Manyara National Park is so popular with visitors is its famed population of tree-climbing lions. Prepare to be awed as these stunning cats (often weighing up to 400 pounds!) climb up onto the branches of the acacia trees, ready to enjoy a blissful nap and cool breeze. Of course, it also gives these predators a great vantage point from which to observe their prey.
Striking Scenery
Lake Manyara National Park showcases some of the most dramatic scenery in Tanzania, with the Great Rift Valley escarpment descending 550 metres to the wildlife-filled lake.
Travel Planning
Our Travel Consultants can offer advice, arrange and pre-book many things to enhance your luxury holiday to the Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks. This includes everything from privare safari vehicles and spa reservations, to a range of special experiences available in our featured lodges that you may not yet know about.
Flight Information
Via Dubai with Emirates from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Via Amsterdam with KLM to Kilimanjaro from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Southampton, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Humberside, Durham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness.
Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Dar Es Salaam: 12 hours, 45 minutes.
From London Heathrow to Kilimanjaro: 11 hours, 30 minutes.
Getting to the National Parks
Domestic flights from Dar Es Salaam and Kilimanjaro to Arusha Airport. From here, Lake Manyara is accessed by a flight to Manyara Airstrip or by road. Tarangire National Park is accessed by a flight to Kuro Airstrip or by road. Charter flights can also be arranged.
Travelling With Children or Without an Adult
Children travelling without both parents should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. Please contact the relevant Embassy for the county you are travelling to for further information.
Visa and Advance Passenger Information
All passengers must ensure they have a valid, acceptable passport, any required visa and any other documentation for both the final destination and any stop-off points en route. Please make sure that Advance Passenger Information is submitted in advance to travel for all destinations. Failure to hold correct documentation or submitting incorrect details with Advance Passenger Information or Visa applications may result in refusal of carriage or entry into a country. Please check with the relevant Embassy regarding visa requirements well in advance of your travel date. Charges may apply for some visas.
Passengers not travelling on a British Passport are advised to contact their relevant Foreign & Commonwealth office for individual Visa requirements.
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