5-Day Luxury Safari in Arusha and Ngorongoro with Lake Manyara

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Private game drives in Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
• 02 Spot hippos, flamingos, lions, rhinos, hyenas, wildebeest, and zebra
• 03 Stay in 5-star hotels and luxury lodges throughout the journey
• 04 Visit a Maasai village and explore the Karatu highlands

This 5-day, 4-night luxury safari begins in Arusha and travels through Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Karatu highlands. You stay in 5-star lodges and explore with a private guide and vehicle throughout the tour. Along the way, look for hippos, flamingos, lions, rhinos, hyenas, wildebeest, and zebra, while also enjoying cultural experiences such as a Maasai village visit. This tour is best for couples, honeymooners, and travellers who want comfort and privacy, with an easy pace and no hiking.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Arusha

• Arrival: You arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, where your private driver meets you.
• Drive: You drive for about 1 hour to your 5-star hotel in Arusha.
• Rest: You rest and enjoy a welcome drink.
• Dinner and overnight: Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

2

Day 02

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Transfer to Karatu

• Breakfast: After breakfast, you drive for about 2 hours to Lake Manyara National Park for a private game drive.
• Game drive: You may see hippos, baboons, giraffes, flamingos, and many birds.
• Lunch: You have a picnic lunch.
• Drive: In the afternoon, you continue to Karatu.
• Dinner and overnight: Dinner and overnight at your luxury lodge.

3

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari Experience

• Breakfast: After an early breakfast, you drive up to the crater rim for views.
• Crater: You descend into the crater, which is about 600 m deep, for a private half-day game drive.
• Wildlife: You may see lions, rhinos, hippos, hyenas, and large herds of wildebeest and zebra.
• Lunch: You have a picnic lunch at the hippo pool.
• Return: In the afternoon, you return to Karatu.
• Dinner and overnight: Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

4

Day 04

Karatu Highlands and Maasai Cultural Visit

• Breakfast: After a relaxed breakfast, you visit a Maasai village to learn about daily life and traditions.
• Optional visits: You can also visit Olduvai Gorge, the 'Cradle of Mankind', and a coffee farm.
• Relax: You relax at your lodge in the afternoon.
• Dinner and overnight: Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

5

Day 05

Return to Arusha and Departure

• Breakfast: After breakfast, you drive back to Arusha in about 3 to 4 hours.
• Drop-off: You are dropped off at your hotel or taken to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home, depending on your flight time.
• End: The tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Private English-speaking driver-guide
• Park entrance fees (Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro)
• Crater service fee and vehicle fees
• Maasai village visit
• Accommodation for 4 nights
• Meals as listed
• Drinking water during the tour
• Government taxes and VAT

What's Not Included

• International flights
• Tanzania visa
• Travel and medical insurance
• Drinks (soft and alcoholic)
• Tips for driver and guides
• Olduvai Gorge entrance (if not included)
• Personal items (laundry, phone, souvenirs)
• Optional activities not listed

What to bring

• Documents and money: Passport and Tanzania visa, insurance papers, flight tickets, and small US dollar notes for tips
• Clothes: Light neutral-colour shirts and trousers, a warm jacket for the crater rim, closed shoes, a sun hat, and sunglasses
• Safari gear: Binoculars, a camera with extra batteries, a power bank, sunscreen, and insect repellent
• Health: Personal medicine, anti-malaria tablets (ask your doctor), motion sickness tablets, and hand sanitiser

Know before you go

• Note: Sightings are never guaranteed.
• Tips: Use soft bags, not hard suitcases.
• Bring a universal plug adaptor.
• Plastic bags are not allowed in Tanzania.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kilimanjaro Airport

Tour start

Arusha (Kilimanjaro Airport)

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.