Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Wildlife Safari in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro from Arusha

2 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Picnic lunch in the wilderness of Lake Manyara National Park
02 Late afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara with chances to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, and buffalo
03 Walk along the rim of the famous Ngorongoro Crater with gorgeous Rift Valley views
04 Look out for black rhinos, lions, flamingoes, and other wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater

Visit Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater to experience the African wilderness at its finest. Spot exotic animals such as hippos, rhinos, buffalo, impalas, monkeys, giraffes, and many more as you explore two of Tanzania's renowned wildlife reserves. From game drives through the wilderness to crater views and rich birdlife, this 2-day safari offers a memorable glimpse into nature unfolding before your eyes.

This place is undoubtedly the best place to sight black rhinos in Tanzania, as well as lions, including the rare magnificent black-maned males.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive to Lake Manyara and Enjoy an Afternoon Game Drive

Drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park, which takes approximately 3 hours.
Have a picnic lunch in the middle of the wilderness at Manyara.
Leave for a late afternoon game drive, which is also the best time to view animals in this park. When you approach it from the East Rift Valley, the escarpment looks especially impressive. In the tall trees of that region, monkeys leap from one branch to another. Under the acacia shade on the cliff, elephants are often seen. Other animals such as zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes, buffalo, and hippos are also found nearby.
Transfer to the hotel or campsite in the late evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Explore Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Arusha

Travel from Karatu or Mto wa Mbuu to the Ngorongoro Crater; this drive can take 30 minutes.
See the Rift Valley in the east and marvel at its gorgeous views.
Spot animals such as elephants, buffalo, zebras, monkeys, and birds.
Walk around the rim of the crater. This place is undoubtedly the best place to sight black rhinos in Tanzania, as well as lions, including the rare magnificent black-maned males.
Admire the hundreds of colourful flamingoes and other birds that live in the crater. Other game, such as leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and many other members of the antelope family, as well as small mammals of various kinds, can also be found here.
Drive back in the late afternoon to Moshi or Arusha, thus concluding your tour.