Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Overview

About this private safari

• Lake Manyara National Park
• Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day by day

Itinerary

1. Day 1 · Tarangire National Park

   Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu

   After early breakfast in Arusha, depart for Lake Manyara National Park (approximately 2–3 hours’ drive). The journey passes through the Maasai plains and small villages before reaching the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

   Lake Manyara is a compact yet diverse park nestled at the base of the escarpment. Upon entering, your game drive begins through a lush groundwater forest where baboons and blue monkeys are commonly seen.

   As you move toward the open plains and lakeshore, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large buffalo herds. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, which are sometimes spotted resting on acacia branches. Along the alkaline lake, flamingos and other water birds gather in large numbers depending on the season.

   After a picnic lunch inside the park, continue with an afternoon game drive before exiting and driving to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

   Main Destination:Lake Manyara National Park

   Accommodation:Farm of Dream Lodge

   Meals: Lunch & Dinner
   Drinks: Soft drinks included

   • Scenic drive from Arusha to Manyara
   • Morning and afternoon game drives
   • Search for tree-climbing lions
   • Flamingo and hippo viewing
   • Transfer to Karatu for overnight

   

   Meals: Lunch, Dinner  ·  Stay: farmofdreamslodge.com

2. Day 2 · Arusha City

   Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

   After early breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders.

   The crater floor supports one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa. Within a relatively small area, you have excellent chances of spotting lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, and possibly the endangered black rhino. The open grasslands make wildlife viewing easy and rewarding.

   Your guide will navigate different habitats within the crater, including Lerai Forest, open plains, and the hippo pool area. A picnic lunch will be served near a designated site inside the crater.

   After lunch and final wildlife viewing, ascend the crater walls and return to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.

   Main Destination:Ngorongoro Crater

   Accommodation:None (End of Tour)

   Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
   Drinks: Soft drinks included

   • Early transfer to Ngorongoro
   • Crater descent game drive
   • Big Five viewing opportunities
   • Picnic lunch inside the crater
   • Return transfer to Arusha / Airport

   

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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