Manyara & Ngorongoro Safari
2 days—Explore Lake Manyara and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater on a 2-day safari filled with wildlife, scenic landscapes, and unforgettable experiences.
$650-2500 USD
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Safari summary
Experience the beauty and wildlife of Tanzania on a memorable 2-day safari to Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater with Labonze Safaris. This short safari is ideal for travelers who want to experience some of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations within a limited amount of time.
Your adventure begins in Arusha, where you will be picked up from your hotel and travel to Lake Manyara National Park. The park is known for its beautiful scenery, diverse wildlife, lush forests, and the alkaline Lake Manyara. During your game drive, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, hippos, baboons, monkeys, and numerous bird species. The park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions, which you may have the opportunity to spot resting in the branches.
After exploring Lake Manyara, continue to your accommodation for dinner and overnight, allowing you to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of northern Tanzania.
On Day 2, after an early breakfast, travel to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for an exciting game drive across its diverse landscape. The crater is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, offering excellent opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and other animals. With luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhinoceros.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during your crater experience before ascending and beginning your journey back to Arusha. The safari ends with a hotel drop-off, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife and spectacular landscapes.
Throughout the safari, you will travel in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced local safari guide. Labonze Safaris focuses on providing well-organized, enjoyable, and memorable safari experiences while allowing travelers to discover Tanzania’s incredible wildlife and natural beauty.
This 2-day Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro safari is a great option for couples, families, friends, and first-time visitors looking for a compact Tanzania wildlife adventure.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha – Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara
Pick up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, monkeys, and various bird species. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
Farms of Dreams Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, flamingos, and possibly black rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch before ascending the crater and driving back to Arusha.
Drop off to your hotel in Arusha/ Karatu
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