Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater Safari with Big Five

2 Days Round trip from Lake Manyara Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the wildlife and birdlife at Lake Manyara
02 See rare tree-climbing lions and wallowing hippos in Lake Manyara
03 Admire the sights of lions, hippos, and other wild animals at Ngorongoro Crater
04 Look out for black rhinos, predators, and large herds on the Ngorongoro Crater floor

Embark on a 2-day safari to Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Explore Lake Manyara, home to rare tree-climbing lions, a variety of birds, and wallowing hippos, then continue to Ngorongoro Crater, where many predators, buffalo, and black rhinos can be seen. Experience the beauty of the flora and fauna while enjoying impressive wildlife viewing in two of Tanzania's renowned safari areas.

Explore Lake Manyara, home to rare tree-climbing lions, a variety of birds, and wallowing hippos, then continue to Ngorongoro Crater, where many predators, buffalo, and black rhinos can be seen.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Moshi/Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park Safari

Accommodation: client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodges.
You will leave your hotel in Arusha/Moshi early in the morning after breakfast.
Drive for approximately 2 hours through the town of Mto Wa Mbu. After reaching the village market and a short briefing, you will enter Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara National Park is one of the best places for photography and wildlife viewing. You will be able to see many animals, including some of those better known as the Big Five, particularly the tree-climbing lions and the acacia trees that make the park distinctive. The bird-watching safari takes place around Lake Manyara, where you can discover many bird species, including large flocks of flamingos, circling birds of prey, and the colourful lilac-breasted roller.
After today's game drive safari in Lake Manyara National Park, we will drive onward for the Ngorongoro Crater tour.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Moshi/Arusha

After breakfast, travel from Lake Manyara National Park to Ngorongoro and enter the Ngorongoro Crater, sometimes known as the eighth wonder of the world. The Ngorongoro Crater contains more than 120 species of mammals, including the Big Five. It is a particularly suitable place for seeing the black rhino having a solitary meal on the grassy plains and the hippopotamus enjoying the cool water. From the open roof of your jeep, you can watch animals and take photos. Ngorongoro Crater also has many predators, including lion, leopard, cheetah, jackal, and hyena, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebra, antelope, and Cape buffalo.
After the exciting game drive, enjoy a picnic lunch and then drive back to Moshi/Arusha.