Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Northern Tanzania Safari to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro

2 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic landscapes beneath the rusty gold Great Rift Valley escarpment
  • 02 Over 380 bird species at Lake Manyara, including pink-hued flamingos
  • 03 Grand game drive in Ngorongoro Crater with a picnic lunch
  • 04 Chance to spot the Big Five in a single day at Ngorongoro Crater

Embark on a 2-day Northern Tanzania safari to Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a delectable picnic lunch amid the breathtakingly fascinating scenery of Lake Manyara, set beneath the rusty gold Great Rift Valley escarpment and home to over 380 bird species, including pink-hued flamingos, pelicans, storks, and cormorants. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater for a grand game drive with the chance to spot the Big Five and other wildlife such as zebras, hippos, wildebeest, and hyenas.

Animals often move in and out of the crater despite its high walls, which means you are likely to spot every member of the Big Five within one day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Later after breakfast in Arusha, we will leave for Lake Manyara, where we will spend the day and enjoy a delectable picnic lunch. The park is nestled at the base of the rusty gold Great Rift Valley escarpment, and the scenic landscape is breathtakingly fascinating.

An abundance of species can settle in the park due to the wide range of habitats. The park's record consists of over 380 species, some of which are migratory, making it an ideal location for bird watchers. Thousands of pink-hued flamingos occupy the lake's margin, while other large water birds include pelicans, storks, and cormorants.

The wildlife you can expect to see includes buffalo, elephants, giraffes, impalas, and the ferocious hippos that inhabit the water. Our trip for the day will come to an end in Lake Manyara.

Dinner and overnight
Accommodations: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodges
Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included)

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

We will have an early start to ensure that we complete the route for the day, which combines a grand game drive with a picnic lunch in the crater. Animals often move in and out of the crater despite its high walls, which means you are likely to spot every member of the Big Five within one day.

The Big Five include buffalo, elephants, rhinos, lions, and leopards. Some of the other wildlife that you can expect to see includes zebras, hippos, wildebeest, and hyenas. The crater also exhibits a large bird population, including geese, storks, and vultures.

You will be pleased by the view of lovely flamingos on Soda Lake. Our guides are highly professional and will thrill you with their capability to track down animals. This is a skill that a book cannot teach and that only a selected few can perform.

Your safari to Arusha and Ngorongoro will end in the late afternoon, and we will return to Arusha.

rusty gold Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

rusty gold Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof
  • Campsite or lodge accommodation
  • Park fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and chef
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 1.5-litre bottles of water per day, plus tea and coffee with meals

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Visa costs
  • Personal items
  • Tips for the safari guide and chef
  • Soda and alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Moshi, 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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