2 Days Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara Safari
Experience Ngorongoro’s wildlife-rich crater and the beauty of Lake Manyara.
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Tour Plan
This 2-day Tanzania safari from Arusha is designed for travelers seeking a short yet impactful wildlife experience.
Explore the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most concentrated wildlife areas and a haven for the Big Five, before continuing to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, diverse birdlife, and scenic landscapes.
With guided 4x4 game drives, comfortable lodge stays, and efficient routing, this itinerary delivers exceptional value and unforgettable encounters within a limited timeframe.
Safari Summary
- Start/End: Arusha
- Status: Private Tour, departs on any day, open all year round
- Vehicle used: 4/4 Land Cruiser
- Accommodations: Tented Camp/Lodge
- Ngorongoro – 1 Night
- Activities: Game viewing, photography, nature walk, sightseeing, cultural walk & birding
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha - Transfer to Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro (Approx. 4 hours)
Pick up from your Arusha hotel at 7a.m. and depart for Lake Manyara for a game drive in Lake Manyara. Thereafter, have hot lunch before driving further to Ngorongoro.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena/Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge/Ngorongoro Farm House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 2: Ngorongoro - Transfer to Arusha (Approx. 4 hours)
Have breakfast then desend to the foot of the crater with a game drive en route.
Enjoy the view of the crater through the meandering road. Once at the foot you will have a game drive, one of the animals to look out for is the rhino.
You will have picnic lunch near a small lake. Thereafter depart for Arusha and be dropped off at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Included:
- All government taxes/VAT
- Park fees to Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara
- Concession fees in Ngorongoro
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- 1-night accommodation and meals as mentioned in the tour description
- Drinking water
- Game drives in a 4*4 Land Cruiser all with a pop-up roof to facilitate game viewing and photography
- Services of professional
- English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch on the last day
Rates Depend On:
- Number of people traveling
- Date or month (hotels have different rates throughout the year)
- Any other special request i.e. children and their ages
Not Included:
- International flights from home and back
- Tips & porterage
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Other personal items
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