2-Day Tanzania Camping Safari with Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara
• 02 Discover Lake Manyara National Park's diverse wildlife and over 400 bird species
• 03 Enjoy panoramic wildlife viewing from the pop-up roof of a safari vehicle
• 04 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, where the "Big Five" can be seen

Embark on this 2-day Tanzania camping safari and explore Lake Manyara's vibrant ecosystem, teeming with birds, primates, and iconic wildlife. Discover a small but rewarding national park known for its shallow alkaline lake, noisy monkey-filled forests, and excellent game viewing from a pop-up roof safari vehicle. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, where diverse East African mammals and around 500 bird species thrive in a remarkably compact area. In the few hours spent in the crater, it is also possible to spot the "Big Five" - lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard.

Embark on this 2-day Tanzania camping safari and explore Lake Manyara's vibrant ecosystem, teeming with birds, primates, and iconic wildlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

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

1

Day 01

From Moshi or Arusha to Lake Manyara and Karatu

• You will be collected from your hotel in Moshi/Arusha and, after a short briefing, 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 a variety 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.

2

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Moshi or Arusha

• The Ngorongoro Crater 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 be spotted in the area. On this impressive Tanzania safari, it is also possible to spot the "Big Five" - lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard - in the few hours spent in the crater.
• After lunch at a picnic spot, you will leave the crater and return to Moshi/Arusha by early evening, marking the end of your impressive Tanzania safari.

The route

Where you'll travel

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
• 3 meals a day during the trip
• All camping gear (please come with your own sleeping bags)
• All wildlife reserve entry fees
• 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, and more.

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

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.