Tanzania Wildlife Safari Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara Experience
This 3-day Tanzania safari begins in Arusha and takes you to either Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos, or Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab landscapes. Both options offer excellent game viewing and diverse ecosystems, making for an exciting start to your safari adventure.
The highlight of the journey is a full-day game drive inside the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Here, you have the chance to see the Big Five, including lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and leopards, alongside hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and a variety of birdlife, before returning to Arusha to conclude your safari.
Included
- Transportation in tourist 4 x 4 wheel drive Tanzania safari vehicles,
- Full board tent accommodation on safari,
- All park entrance fees,
- Services of English speaking skilled and experienced driver guide,
- Extensive game drives in the national parks, camping gears.
Itinerary Plan
Explore your safari journey with a detailed, day by day itinerary breakdown. Discover each day’s activities, highlights, and experiences to make the most of your adventure.
Day 01: Arusha - Lake Manyara.
Depart for Lake Manyaran national park at around 0830am, famous for its tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingoes. The park contains five distinct vegetation zones and is of scenic beauty. Dinner and overnight at Twiga/Jambo campsite. Meal Plan: {L, D}
Day 02: Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro Crater.
After breakfast take a Picnic Lunch with you descend 670m into the crater floor for game viewing, breaking for lunch at the Lerai picnic site. The crater is 14.5km. wide and is home to all the big five and hence the same may be seen. Hippos, cheetah, antelopes and the spotted hyena are other species commonly seen as well as flamingoes on the crater lakes. Dinner and overnight at Simba campsite. Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 03: Ngorongoro - Arusha.
After breakfast depart for Arusha arriving by lunch time. Meal Plan: {B, L}