2-Day Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, known for its vibrant birdlife and varied landscapes
• 02 Spot Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions alongside baboons, zebras, giraffes, and more
• 03 Descend into the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's best-known wildlife arenas
• 04 Look out for black rhinos, leopards, black-maned lions, and flamingos on crater game drives
• 05 Enjoy a private 4x4 safari with full-board meals, accommodation, and included park fees

Embark on a two-day safari from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater. Discover Lake Manyara's vibrant birdlife, including pink flamingos and yellow-billed storks, along with its famous tree-climbing lions and diverse wildlife. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife arenas, where black rhinos, leopards, black-maned lions, and many flamingos can often be seen. With game drives, full-board meals, accommodation, and private 4x4 transport included, this is a compact yet rewarding Tanzania safari experience.

Embark on a two-day safari from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater.

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 Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara

Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park Safari

• After breakfast, your driver-guide will pack your picnic lunch boxes into a 4x4 safari jeep in the morning. Then, after a drive of less than 30 minutes, you will begin exploring this wonderful country as you head to your destination for the day, Lake Manyara.
• Although it is one of Tanzania's smaller wildlife enclaves, Lake Manyara National Park is a spectacular reserve with incredible land diversity. This is an area where bird lovers will especially enjoy themselves, as the lake is full of birds such as hundreds of pink flamingos and yellow-billed storks, to mention just a few, flying around the lake. Lake Manyara is also famous for its special variety of tree-climbing lions, which are probably the only lions of this kind found in Tanzania, as well as its great concentration of baboons, blue monkeys, large buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes.
• After a full-day game drive, you will be transferred to Kitela Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

• Your driver-guide will take you to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the morning.
• After registration, descend into the crater for enchanting game viewing. Known as "the eighth wonder of the world," the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa's best-known wildlife arenas. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a unique biosphere that has remained virtually unchanged since the beginning of time. Deep within the crater, enclosed by towering walls, some 25,000 large mammals wander across the plains, lakes, and forests of this remarkable land.
• During your game drive inside the crater, you will likely see black rhinos, leopards, wonderful black-maned lions, and many flamingos.
• After the crater visit, you will be transferred to Arusha, where you can stay overnight or continue to the airport for your flight back home.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All park entry fees
• Government taxes
• Unlimited game drives
• English-speaking driver-guide
• Private 4x4 transport
• Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
• Picnic lunch or hot lunch
• Meals on a full-board basis
• Unlimited drinking water
• Refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle
• All accommodation

What's Not Included

• International flights (to/from home) and domestic flights
• Medical and luggage insurance
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 per person per day)
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa)
• Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
• Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set-menu meals are part of the package.

What to bring

• Camera and memory cards
• Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
• Sturdy boots or sandals
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
• Lightweight long-sleeved shirts
• Shorts
• Long trousers
• Socks
• Sleepwear
• Travel towel
• Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
• Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
• Binoculars
• Sunscreen
• Wet wipes
• Insect repellent
• Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
• Malaria tablets
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
• A power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

• This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
• The operator can help you select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
• Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha, or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
• A transfer to and from the airport is included.
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.