Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Safari from Arusha with Big Five

2 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot monkeys and baboons in Lake Manyara National Park
  • 02 See flamingos and other water birds at Lake Manyara
  • 03 Spend the night at Panorama Camp atop the East Africa Rift Valley
  • 04 Look for the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater
  • 05 Watch for spotted hyenas and more than 500 bird species in Ngorongoro

Explore Tanzania's vast plains on this 2-day safari tour from Arusha. Visit Lake Manyara National Park to see flamingos and other water birds, along with giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, impalas, monkeys, and baboons. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater for a chance to spot spotted hyenas, more than 500 bird species, and the famous Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard.

Spot the Big Five - lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard - before having a delicious lunch at a picnic spot and returning to Arusha by evening.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara and Panorama Camp

  • Meet your Tanzanian tour guide and head to Lake Manyara National Park, which is home to colonies of flamingos and other water birds. Look out for giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, impalas, as well as groups of monkeys and baboons.

  • Head to Panorama Camp, located at the top of the East Africa Rift Valley, to spend the night.

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Go to Ngorongoro Crater and get a chance to see spotted hyenas along with more than 500 bird species.

  • Spot the Big Five - lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard - before having a delicious lunch at a picnic spot and returning to Arusha by evening.

Dinner and overnight at your chosen hotel in Arusha.

Lake Manyara bird colonies, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife, Panorama Camp atop the East Africa Rift Valley

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara bird colonies, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife, Panorama Camp atop the East Africa Rift Valley

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees for non-residents

  • All activities, unless labelled as optional

  • Accommodation, unless listed as an upgrade

  • English-speaking Tanzanian tour guide and driver

  • Transportation, unless labelled as optional

  • All taxes/VAT

  • Round-trip airport transfer

  • Meals as specified in the itinerary

  • Drinking water

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • Tips

  • Personal items: souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.

  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

Know before you go

Tipping guideline: US$10.00 per person per day.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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