Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Tanzania Safari to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater

2 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ascend into the famous 2000-ft-deep Ngorongoro Crater
  • 02 Enjoy multiple game drives to spot wildlife and birdlife
  • 03 See thousands of pink-hued flamingos along the shores of Lake Manyara
  • 04 Look out for the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater

Embark on 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 bird species. From the breathtaking scenery of Lake Manyara beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment to the rich wildlife of the crater, this 2-day journey offers a rewarding safari experience from Arusha.

You will be pleased by the view of lovely flamingos on Soda Lake.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park Safari

  • 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 is able to settle in the park due to its wide range of habitats. The park's record consists of 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 margin of the lake, 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 day will come to an end at Lake Manyara.

Dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Client's selection - public campsite, tented campsite, or lodges.

Meals: Water is included with 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 the day to ensure that we complete the route, which combines a grand game drive with a picnic lunch in the crater. Animals often migrate in and out of the crater despite its elevated walls. This 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 that you can expect to see includes zebras, hippos, wildebeest, and hyenas. The crater also exhibits a large-scale 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 trip will come to an end in the late afternoon, and we will proceed back to Arusha.
Lake Manyara beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Soda Lake flamingo shores, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife plains

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Soda Lake flamingo shores, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife plains

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4x4 safari car
  • Park fees
  • Professional driver-guide
  • Wages for the crew
  • Camping gear
  • First aid kit
  • Bush chef
  • Rescue services
  • 1 breakfast
  • 2 lunches
  • 1 dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Related services
  • Taxes

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Tipping the crew
  • Visas
  • Additional park fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, 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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