Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro

3 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 View the famous flamingos of Lake Manyara National Park
02 Admire the beautiful views over the Ngorongoro Crater
03 Enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
04 Spot wildlife in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, including lions and hippos
05 Have picnic lunches during your safaris

Experience the wilderness of Tanzania on this 3-day safari to Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy game drives through two of the country's most celebrated wildlife areas, with opportunities to spot lions, leopards, elephants, hippos, zebras, giraffes, and many other animals. Look out for the famous flamingos near Lake Manyara and admire the magnificent views over the Ngorongoro Crater. Picnic lunches during your safaris add to this memorable wildlife experience.

Admire the magnificent view of the crater from the rim, then descend into the stunning crater, which is about 2000 feet deep and is home to many species of Tanzania's wildlife.

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, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and Transfer to Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your tour guide, and drive to Arusha.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Arusha.

Day 02

Lake Manyara National Park Safari

Depart from your hotel in Arusha and drive through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park. Attend a briefing session with your guide about the wildlife safari.
Go for a game drive in the national park.
Stop for lunch during your safari, with a packed balanced meal served at the selected picnic site.
Spot various wild animals, including lions, elephants, zebras, and giraffes.
Try bird-watching and look for the famous flamingos of the park near Manyara Lake.
Drive to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Olea African Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Departure

Have an early morning breakfast, then head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which houses the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest volcanic caldera.
Admire the magnificent view of the crater from the rim, then descend into the stunning crater, which is about 2000 feet deep and is home to many species of Tanzania's wildlife. You may even get to see black rhinos here.
Go for a wildlife safari tour and spot lions, hippos, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, elephants, jackals, waterbucks, baboons, antelope families, and other small mammals.
Have a picnic lunch during your safari.
Take a 4-hour drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport and depart for your destination.

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara National Park, Great Rift Valley, Ngorongoro Crater rim

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation as indicated on the plan
Park entrance fees and taxes
Game safaris to the national parks as specified
Meals - on a full-board basis when staying at the lodge, and for the budget camping option, delicious warm meals prepared by our chef
Camping equipment for the camping option (tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, chairs, and table)
Private 4x4 wheel-drive vehicle with a pop-up roof for views of the surrounding wildlife
English-speaking local Tanzanian guide/driver throughout your safari
First aid kit in our safari vehicle; our guides are trained in providing basic first aid
Complimentary bottled drinking water while on safaris (1.5 litres per person per day)
Tea and coffee - a box of tea and coffee to enjoy at any point during the safari
Spare tires for unforeseen issues that may arise on African bumpy roads
Charging station - you can charge your phone, laptop, and camera battery while on the road
1 pair of binoculars
Government taxes and VAT
Airport transfers

What's Not Included

Beverages, including soft drinks and alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, and spirits, as well as gifts like local crafts
Laundry, phone charges, and other personal items such as sunscreen and personal expenses
Fees for passports, visas, transit visas, immunizations, and insurance
Personal accident travel insurance
A visit to a Maasai village, cultural tour, Olduvai Gorge, or balloon ride
International and domestic flight tickets
Airport departure taxes
Any sightseeing excursions and optional activities other than those specified
Visa and entry visas
Tips and gratuities to the safari crew - recommended
Travel insurance
Accommodation in Arusha before and after the safari
Any other expenses not mentioned above

What to bring

Binoculars
Warm clothes for the evening, especially in the Ngorongoro area
Informal and casual dress
Comfortable, lightweight cotton clothing in subdued safari colours
During the day, shorts or trousers are ideal, and the evenings may be chilly, so light cardigans or sweaters are appropriate.
Many safari lodges have swimming pools, so bathing costumes should be taken
A good pair of closed walking shoes or boots

Know before you go

Health care-

Yellow Fever: All travellers coming into Tanzania from any Yellow Fever-infected country, such as neighbouring countries like Kenya - even if you are only transiting through Nairobi - must carry a valid Yellow Fever certificate. You will be asked to show it on arrival.
Malaria: Malaria is an endemic disease throughout these areas. There are several prophylactics available, so be sure to obtain one from your physician and follow their directions. If, despite taking the recommended drugs, you feel unwell and feverish, seek medical advice as soon as possible. If you are already in your destination country, please do not forget to mention that you have been in a malaria zone.
Stomach Upsets: It is advisable to carry medication supplied by your physician for simple stomach upsets. In the first few days of your trip, you may suffer from mild upsets attributable to a change in food and water.

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