2 Days Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara Safari

The 2-day Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara safari package is a short safari designed to give you a rewarding and adventurous experience in Tanzania. This safari offers a chance to visit two amazing wildlife habitats and scenic destinations: the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.

Highlights of the safari

Day 1: Transfer from Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater and game drive

Day 2: Morning game drive and transfer to Arusha

Day 1: transfer from Arusha to Ngorongoro conservation area

On the first day of the safari, you will transfer from Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of adventure. On this day, you will wake up early in the morning for breakfast, and you will be picked up by your safari driver, who will brief you about the safari and embark on your journey to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which is a drive of 5-6 hours.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most picturesque tourist destinations in Africa, with a beautiful crater as the highlight. The conservation is also home to many animals such as lions, elephants, buffaloes, hartebeests, wildebeests, zebras, warthogs and many more. Upon your arrival in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will check into your lodge, have lunch, and then drive to the crater for a game drive.

On the game drive, you will see many animals such as lions, elephants, buffaloes, hartebeests, wildebeests, zebras, warthogs, hippopotamus, jackals, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, and many more. On the same game drive, you will visit Lake Magadi situated in the southern corner of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the lake, you will spot flamingoes and hippopotamuses playing in the waters of the park. After the experience, you will drive to your lodge, have dinner, and stay overnight.

Accommodation is provided from

Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Midrange: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Budget: Ngorongoro Farmhouse

Day 2: transfer from Ngorongoro crater to Lake Manyara national park

On the second day of the safari, you will transfer to Lake Manyara National Park and have a game drive. On this day, you will wake up early in the morning for breakfast, check out of your lodge, exit Ngorongoro Conservation Area for Lake Manyara National Park, which is a drive of 2-3 hours.

Lake Manyara National Park is a great habitat for many animals such as lions, elephants, buffaloes, hartebeests, wildebeests, and a high concentration of birds, including flamingoes, which crowd the shores of Lake Manyara.

Upon your arrival in Lake Manyara National Park, you will go for a game drive. On the game drive, you will enjoy sights of many animals such as lions, leopards, hartebeest, antelopes, spotted hyenas, and many more. You will also visit Lake Manyara, where you will enjoy the colorful view of a ray of pink and many birds such as flamingoes.

After the game drive, you will have lunch and exit the park, and then drive to Arusha. In Arusha, you will be dropped off either at your hotel or at the airport for departure.

Safari inclusions

Dinner
Lunch
Accommodation in double, twin or triple room according to your choice
Park Fees including government taxes
Game drives as detailed by the itinerary
Transport in a 4X4 wheel vehicle
Entry charges to Ngorongoro Crater
Entry charges to Lake Manyara National Park

Safari exclusions

Tips
Laundry
Drinks
Personal expenditure