About This Journey
The 2 Day Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Safari is a short Tanzania safari combining Lake Manyara National Park and the famous Ngorongoro Crater.
This safari is ideal for travelers with limited time who want to experience wildlife, beautiful Great Rift Valley scenery, birdlife, and one of Tanzania’s most famous safari destinations.
What Makes This Trip Special
Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
Explore the Ngorongoro Crater
Beautiful Great Rift Valley scenery
Chance to see tree-climbing lions
See elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos
Excellent birdwatching opportunities
Chance to spot black rhinos
Professional safari driver guide
4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
One night safari accommodation
Meals and drinking water included
A Look at the Journey
Itinerary
After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from Arusha or Moshi and drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
Enjoy a game drive through forest, woodland, wetlands, and open areas around the lake. Wildlife may include elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, baboons, monkeys, antelopes, and many bird species.
Lake Manyara is also known for its beautiful scenery, seasonal flamingos, and possible sightings of tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your game drive. Later, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
The crater is home to a large concentration of wildlife, including lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, elephants, hippos, hyenas, gazelles, and many bird species.
There is also a chance to see the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before continuing your game drive. Later, ascend the crater and return to Arusha or Moshi.
Included & Excluded
Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional safari driver guide
- Lake Manyara National Park fees
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area fees
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- One night accommodation
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Drinking water
- Game drives
- Government taxes
- Pickup and drop-off in Arusha or Moshi
Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Additional accommodation
- Optional activities
- Tips for the safari guide
- Items of personal nature
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Two days allow you to enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park and another inside Ngorongoro Crater.
You may see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, baboons, monkeys, antelopes, and many bird species.
Lake Manyara is known for tree-climbing lions, although sightings are not guaranteed.
Flamingos may be seen depending on seasonal conditions, water levels, and food availability.
Ngorongoro Crater offers opportunities to see several Big Five species, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and black rhinos. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Yes. One night of accommodation around Karatu or the Ngorongoro area is included.
Yes. Lunch and dinner are included on Day 1, while breakfast and lunch are included on Day 2.
Yes. Drinking water is provided during the safari.
The safari can start from Arusha or Moshi depending on your travel arrangements
A 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof is used for wildlife viewing and photography.
Yes. The 2 Day Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Safari is suitable for families and children.
The safari can be enjoyed throughout the year. The dry season is excellent for wildlife viewing, while the green season offers beautiful scenery and birdlife.
