Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha

2 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

Herd of Elephants in Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania

Spotted Hyena, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Embark on a thrilling game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
02 Spot herds of zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, deer, lions, and other wildlife
03 Learn about the true history of the famous Ngorongoro Crater
04 Camp under the stars at Migombani Tented Campsite

Explore the vast plains of Tanzania's remarkable national parks on this 2-day safari tour from Arusha. Embark on a spectacular game drive in Lake Manyara National Park to spot herds of zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, deer, lions, and many other animals. Continue to the famous Ngorongoro Crater, where you will spend hours searching for wildlife while learning about its true history. With camping at Migombani Tented Campsite and lunch served inside the parks, this short safari offers an immersive wildlife experience.

Embark on a spectacular game drive in Lake Manyara National Park to spot herds of zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, deer, lions, and many other animals.

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, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park Safari

Have a hearty breakfast and enjoy some shopping before driving to Lake Manyara National Park with your Tanzanian tour guide. The journey takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Refresh upon arrival before heading out on a morning game drive, followed by a delicious lunch inside the park.
Embark on an afternoon game drive to see varied wildlife such as herds of zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, deer, lions, and many others, before heading to Migombani Tented Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration and Return to Arusha

Head to the town of Karatu via the Ngorongoro Highlands while marvelling at the splendid landscape.
Descend into the crater and spend 5 to 6 hours exploring and searching for wildlife while learning about the true history of the famous Ngorongoro Crater.
Enjoy a scrumptious lunch inside the crater before going on an afternoon game drive, followed by a return to Migombani Tented Campsite for packing.

Drive back to Arusha.