3-Day Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Wildlife Safari with Karatu Stay

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park on a full-day game drive
• 02 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day wildlife safari
• 03 Spot hippos, lions, elephants, and other iconic animals on the crater floor
• 04 Experience a cultural stop at a Maasai village

Experience an unforgettable 3-day adventure through Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy thrilling full-day game drives, scenic drives through breathtaking landscapes, and picnic lunches surrounded by nature. Relax with comfortable overnight stays in Karatu, and enhance your journey with an optional cultural visit such as a Maasai village stop.

Experience an unforgettable 3-day adventure through Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Karatu Stay

• Pick up from your Arusha hotel in the morning.
• Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.
• Drive to Karatu in the evening.

Have dinner and an overnight stay in Karatu.

2

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

• Have an early breakfast.
• Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive on the crater floor.
• Take a picnic lunch by the hippo pool.
• Return to Karatu in the evening.

Have dinner and an overnight stay in Karatu.

3

Day 03

Scenic Return to Arusha

• Enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
• Drive back to Arusha with scenic views along the way.
• Visit an optional cultural stop such as a Maasai village en route.
• Arrive in Arusha town or at the airport for drop-off.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• English-speaking professional guide
• All park and crater entry fees
• Full-board accommodation
• Bottled drinking water during the safari
• Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha

What's Not Included

• International flights and visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities
• Optional excursions (e.g., village visits)
• Drinks and personal expenses
• Pre/post-safari accommodation in Arusha

What to bring

• Comfortable layered clothing (mornings are cool)
• Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
• Insect repellent
• Camera and binoculars
• Light jacket or fleece
• Reusable water bottle

Know before you go

• The crater can be chilly-bring warm clothes.
• Expect early mornings and bumpy roads.
• Wildlife sightings are excellent, but not guaranteed.
• Cultural visits are available upon request.
• Soft-sided luggage is preferred for easy packing.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Client's preference

Tour start

Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.