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 Spot the Big Five and other wildlife species
  • 02 Look out for Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions
  • 03 See pink-hued flamingos and abundant birdlife around the lake
  • 04 Enjoy thrilling game drives in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater

If you're pressed for time, these two beautiful days in Lake Manyara National Park and the world-famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area offer an excellent safari escape. Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, an astonishing variety of birds, and wallowing hippos, while Ngorongoro Conservation Area has a high population of predators as well as Cape buffalo and black rhinoceros. This itinerary gives you the chance to see the entire Big Five in just two days.

Thousands of pink-hued flamingos occupy the margin of the lake, while other large water birds include pelicans, storks, and cormorants.

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 are able to thrive 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 trip for the day will come to an end at Lake Manyara.

Dinner and overnight.

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 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. Some of the other wildlife that you can expect to see includes zebras, hippos, wildebeest, and hyenas. The crater also supports a large bird population, including geese, storks, and vultures. You will also be pleased by the view of lovely flamingos on the 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 2-day Tanzania safari to Arusha and Ngorongoro will come to an end in the late afternoon, and we will then proceed back to Arusha.

Lake Manyara, Great Rift Valley escarpment, Ngorongoro Crater, Soda Lake

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara, Great Rift Valley escarpment, Ngorongoro Crater, Soda Lake

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
  • Food
  • 1 breakfast
  • 2 lunches
  • 1 dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Related services
  • Taxes

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Tips for 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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