Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Tanzania Camping Safari to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara

2 Days Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 02 Look for the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Spot tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara National Park
  • 04 Discover Lake Manyara's rich birdlife, with more than 400 species
  • 05 Travel in a 4WD safari vehicle with a pop-up photographic roof

On this 2-day Tanzania camping safari, you will visit the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you immerse yourself in Africa's breathtaking nature and wildlife, from Lake Manyara's birdlife and primate-filled forests to the crater's remarkable concentration of mammals, including the Big Five.

From the pop-up roof of the safari vehicle, you will be able to absorb the sights and sounds of nature.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Moshi/Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park and Karatu

You will be collected from your hotel in Moshi/Arusha, and after a short briefing, you will travel westwards to Lake Manyara, a small national park. The park, with its shallow alkaline lake, is known for its bird species, which exceed 400 in number.

Besides the primate-filled forests known for the long-tailed Guenon monkeys and the grassy plains that support varieties of herbivores and carnivores, it is one of the best hot spots to explore. Apart from elephants, you might also spot giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, and impalas, while the forests near the lake teem with noisy groups of monkeys and baboons.

From the pop-up roof of the safari vehicle, you will be able to absorb the sights and sounds of nature. In the late afternoon, you will leave Lake Manyara National Park and head to Karatu, where you will spend the night at a selected lodge.

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Day 02

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Moshi/Arusha

After breakfast, your safari continues to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is the world's largest caldera, a feature formed by the collapse of land after a volcanic eruption.

It is approximately 18 km in diameter and home to about 25,000 mammals. In this relatively small area, you can find almost all the mammals of East Africa, ranging from Grant's and Thomson's gazelles to mountain reedbucks in the forests on the slopes. Hyenas, along with some 500 bird species, can also be spotted in the area.

On this impressive Tanzania safari, it is also possible to spot the

Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Karatu

Where this trip takes you

Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Karatu

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Moshi 5 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a modified 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Rover with a photographic roof
  • Services of a professional guide and chef
  • All wildlife reserve entry fees
  • All camping gear (please come with your own sleeping bags)
  • 3 meals a day during the trip
  • All game drives, as mentioned
  • Transfer from the airport and drop-off
  • All taxes and VAT
  • Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day)
  • Concession/camping fees

What's Not Included

  • International airfare and flights
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Gratuities for the safari guide and camp staff
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages at the camp
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees

What to bring

  • Bring a backpack to carry all of your important items, including travel documents, money, camera, medication, etc.

Know before you go

  • On some tours, you'll need to bring your sleeping bag, pillow, and towel, but these can also be provided on others. If you need to bring some camping gear, ask about recommended ratings, such as the warmth rating on sleeping bags, as it can get chilly in Africa, and whether there is an option to rent gear once you arrive.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Tour start
Moshi, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Moshi.

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USD 850 /person
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Estimated room rates

Single Room $850.00 — $1,260.00
Double Sharing $850.00 — $1,020.00

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