Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara Safari with Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience multiple game drives in Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park
  • 02 Spot wildebeests, zebras, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and lions in their natural habitat
  • 03 Enjoy picnic lunches during full-day safari excursions
  • 04 Stay at Karatu Tented Lodge between wildlife-viewing days

Explore the wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park on a 3-day safari featuring multiple game drives and picnic lunches. Search for a wide variety of animals and birds in their natural habitat, including wildebeests, zebras, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and lions. With accommodation in Karatu and guided safari support throughout, this tour offers a compact introduction to two of northern Tanzania's renowned wildlife areas.

Explore the wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park on a 3-day safari featuring multiple game drives and picnic lunches.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and Transfer to Karatu

  • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), meet a representative of the tour group, and transfer to the 3-star Karatu Tented Lodge. Check-in starts at 10:00 am.

  • In the evening, receive a briefing from the group managers, who will make sure you are ready to begin the safaris.

Duration: 2 hours

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

  • Early after breakfast, drive to the rim of the crater for a full-day game drive.

  • Return to Karatu Tented Lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Duration: 10 hours

Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge 3-Star (Full Board)

3
Day 03

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Return to Arusha-Moshi

  • After an early breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.

  • In the late evening, return to Arusha-Moshi for dinner and an overnight stay.

Duration: 1 day

Accommodation: Hotel (Full Board)

Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Karatu Tented Lodge

Where this trip takes you

Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Karatu Tented Lodge

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park and entrance fees

  • Food and drinking water

  • Tanzanian guide, driver, and cook

  • 4x4 open-roof vehicle

  • Accommodation: 3-star lodge (Full Board)

What's Not Included

  • Tips for the driver/guide and cook

  • Items of personal need

  • Airfare

  • Extra day

Know before you go

  • The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cosy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Tour start
Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $900.00 — $1,500.00
Double Sharing $900.00 — $1,500.00

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