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 Witness Africa's most famous animals, including tree-climbing lions and black rhinoceros
02 Experience a photographer's paradise in Lake Manyara National Park
03 Discover the diverse birdlife in Lake Manyara, including large flamingo flocks
04 Enjoy a picnic lunch by the famous hippo pool in Ngorongoro
05 Explore Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site

This 2-day private safari takes you to Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Crater for excellent game viewing and memorable wildlife encounters. Lake Manyara is a photographer's paradise, known for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife, including large flamingo flocks. In Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's premier safari destinations, you'll have the chance to spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhinoceros. The tour also includes a picnic lunch by the famous hippo pool.

These proud predators lounge in acacia trees, practically begging to be photographed.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Moshi / Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

You'll depart from Arusha after breakfast for the drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The journey takes approximately two hours, and along the way, you'll pass through the market town of Mto Wa Mbu. This agricultural and fresh produce market is a melting pot of local cultures and a souvenir hunter's paradise.
After a brief stop at the village market, you'll enter Lake Manyara National Park. The park is truly a photographer's playground and offers some of the best game viewing in the world. You can expect to see many of Africa's most well-known animals, with the tree-climbing lions being a particular treat. These proud predators lounge in acacia trees, practically begging to be photographed. Bird watchers will find Lake Manyara an absolute delight, with a wide variety of birds found throughout the park. Even novice birders can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly coloured lilac-breasted roller. You'll then retire to your chosen accommodation for dinner and a good night's rest.

Day 02

Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater and Arusha/Moshi

After breakfast, you'll depart for Ngorongoro Crater, sometimes considered the 8th Wonder of the World. Home to over 120 species of mammal, including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in the world. It's a perfect place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as large numbers of hippopotami enjoying the cool water.
From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you can observe and photograph some of Africa's most recognisable faces. The crater is home to many predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, and a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, cape buffalo, and more. It is truly one of Africa's premier safari destinations. After the thrills and excitement of the day, you will enjoy a picnic lunch by the park's famous hippo pool. After that, you will drive back to Arusha/Moshi.