Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro

2 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the famous 2,000-ft-deep Ngorongoro Crater
02 Explore Lake Manyara beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment
03 Spot the Big Five and other wildlife on multiple game drives
04 See rich birdlife, including flamingos gathering along the lake

Sign up for an incredible wildlife safari to two of Tanzania's world-famous parks: Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy multiple game drives as you look for lions, hartebeests, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, elephants, reedbucks, and an expansive variety of birdlife. From the breathtaking scenery beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment to the wildlife-rich crater floor, this 2-day safari offers a rewarding introduction to Tanzania's natural wonders.

Animals often move in and out of the crater despite its towering 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, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

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. A wide range of habitats supports an abundance of species throughout the park.
The park's record includes over 380 species of birds, some of which are migratory, making it an ideal location for bird watchers. Thousands of pink-hued flamingos occupy the lake's margins, while other large water birds include pelicans, storks, and cormorants. Wildlife you can expect to see includes buffalo, elephants, giraffes, impalas, and the ferocious hippos that inhabit the water.
Our trip will come to an end in Lake Manyara.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

We will have an early start to the day to ensure that we complete the route, which combines a grand game drive with a picnic lunch in the crater. Animals often move in and out of the crater despite its towering 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. Other wildlife you can expect to see includes zebras, hippos, wildebeests, and hyenas. The crater also supports 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 ability to track down animals. This is a skill that a book cannot teach and that only a selected few can perform.
Your trip will come to an end in the late afternoon, and we will proceed back to Arusha.