From Arusha: Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater 2-Day Tour
ID: GYG1026718-1585563
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
2 days
Description
Explore Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Crater on a 2-day tour from Arusha. Spot tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and the Big Five in their natural habitats.
Day 1: Depart to Lake Manyara National Park for a Full-Day Game Drive
Depart to Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 2-3 hours). The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and high concentration of baboons. Explore its diverse habitats, including a soda lake and woodlands, which support a variety of wildlife. The park also boasts a remarkable number of bird species, including pink flamingos, attracted by the lake’s alkaline water.
Transfer back to the lodge/camp for the overnight.
Day 2: Depart to Ngorongoro Crater for a Game Drive & Transfer to Arusha
Depart to Ngorongoro Crater (approx. 1 hour). The crater stands out due to its unique combination of geological features and wildlife. It’s the world’s largest unfilled, intact volcanic caldera, known for having a high concentration of wild animals, including the ‘Big Five’ (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes) and many other species. The crater floor is about 20 km in diameter and a depth of 600 meters, hosting over 30,000 animals.
Depart back to Arusha (approx. 3-4 hours drive), arriving in the early evening.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of spotting tree-climbing lions and large elephant herds
- Discover the diverse habitats of Lake Manyara National Park on a game drive
- Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five and 30,000 animals
- Enjoy full board meals and comfortable accommodation in a lodge or camp
- Travel in a 4WD pop-up roof Land Cruiser with a professional guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves long drives, approximately 2-3 hours to Lake Manyara and 3-4 hours back to Arusha.
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unfilled, intact volcanic caldera.
The crater floor hosts over 30,000 animals including the ‘Big Five’.
INCLUDED
- Accommodation and full board meals
- 2.5 ltr of mineral water per person/day
- Transport and game drives in a 4WD pop-up roof Land Cruiser
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver guide
- Park entrance fees
- Concession fees
- Government taxes
NOT INCLUDED
- International airfare & flights
- All items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for safari guide and camp staff
- Travel insurance
- Visa and Passport fees
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages in lodges
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
