Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara Wildlife Safari with Big 5

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera
02 Spot the Big 5 during a game drive on the crater floor
03 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, home to more than 350 bird species
04 Look out for Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions and varied birdlife

One of the world's greatest safari destinations, Tanzania offers game-viewing experiences widely regarded as among the best in Africa. Ngorongoro's caldera shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth, where the rich pasture and permanent water of the crater floor support a resident population of some 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals. On this 3-day safari, experience the quintessential African safari as you admire remarkable wildlife and stunning skies, with visits to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.

Ngorongoro's caldera shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth, where the rich pasture and permanent water of the crater floor support a resident population of some 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Hotel Transfer

Upon arrival at the airport, meet and greet.
Transfer to your hotel.

Dinner and overnight at Le Jacaranda Hotel or a similar hotel.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive via Lake Manyara

Have an early breakfast, and then drive to Ngorongoro via Lake Manyara with your picnic lunch.
Drive down to the famous Ngorongoro Crater floor.
Enjoy a game drive inside the crater until late in the evening and see the Big 5, including lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, hippos, and many other game animals.
Then drive back to your luxury lodge.

Dinner and overnight at Plantation Lodge, Ngorongoro Farm Lodge, Gibbs Farm, or a similar lodge.

Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its green scenery, varied birdlife, tree-climbing lions, hippos, baboons, and many more wild animals.
Enjoy a game drive until noon.
Drive to Arusha and arrive at around 2 pm.

Where this trip takes you

Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transfers from Airport / Arusha / Airport
Accommodation and meals as indicated above with private bathrooms
Game drives as indicated in the itinerary
Services of our English-speaking driver-guides
Safari 4WD jeep with pop-up roofs for optimal game viewing
Park entrance and conservation fees to the game reserve

What's Not Included

International flights and visa fees
Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary
All items of a personal nature such as tobacco, laundry, phone calls, and drinks/beverages
Any other items not specified above

Logistics