Tanzania Safaris

3 Days Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Safari

3 Days Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Safari is a privately guided safari through northern Tanzania, connecting Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro in one well-paced 3-day experience.Expect rewarding wildlife viewing, changing scenery and the character of…

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Duration3 days · 2 nights

Safari styleTanzania Safaris

DestinationsLake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

PlanningPrivate & flexible

The journey at a glance

Tour Overview

3 Days Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Safari is a privately guided safari through northern Tanzania, connecting Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro in one well-paced 3-day experience.

Expect rewarding wildlife viewing, changing scenery and the character of each destination, with the route arranged for smooth transfers and unhurried time in the places that matter most.

Thoughtful pacingTravel time and experiences balanced carefully.

Local supportA Kenya-based team from planning to journey home.

Made personalDates, stays and details can be shaped around you.

Day by day

Tour Itinerary

Open each day to explore the route, experiences, meals and overnight arrangements.

Day 01Day 01 Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

You will meet our representative for pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport on the first day. After a short itinerary briefing, you will board your awaiting vehicle and begin your Safari to the Lake Manyara National park. You will arrive shortly, check in and head for a game drive in the park.

Enjoy a picnic lunch and a game drive for the rest of the day. Lake Manyara National Park is a small but scenic park. Enjoy the splendor of seeking out its tree climbing lions and searching for other animals. At the Lake Manyara, experience the sight of the flock of pink flamingoes against the horizon and the pelicans, their constant companions.

You shall return from the park for dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Day 02Day 02 Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater

Wake up and enjoy a delectably hefty breakfast before leaving the serene sight of Lake Manyara behind. Proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a game viewing adventure.

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the largest intact calderas in the world. The Crater, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts of a unique ecosystem, being a natural sanctuary for vast populations of large mammals. It is home to the Big Five wildlife species as well as large herds of zebras and wildebeests that traverse its stretched plains.

After an exhilarating adventure for the better part of the day, return to your accommodation to relax, have a delicious meal and enjoy an overnight stay.

Day 03Day 03 Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Wake up to a leisurely breakfast before your departure to Arusha. On your way back to Arusha, make a few brief stops for souvenirs and lunch at a local restaurant at own cost.

Drop off will be at your Arusha hotel or the Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) or at your preferred drop off location.

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