2 Days Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

2 Days Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater Safari. It is a short and thrilling Tanzania safari tour that takes you to 2 Tanzania national parks. This short Tanzania safari tour takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, which is one of the smaller parks of Tanzania, and the mighty Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you can spot all the big five animals and so much more. This safari offers extensive game drives to see the different Tanzania wildlife, including the big five animals, tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, and so much more.

This short Tanzania safari starts and ends in Arusha, but can also be customized to fit your location pick up and drop off, as well as lengthen it with other Tanzania destinations like the Serengeti National Park and Zanzibar.

Detailed Itinerary of 2 Days Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Day 1: Pick and Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park, Game Drive

Our safari guide shall meet you at your hotel of stay in Arusha at 8 am, and then brief you about your trip. Thereafter, you shall proceed for a drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara National Park is known for its herds of free-ranging elephants, tree-climbing lions, and an array of birds.

You shall enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park where you shall see a variety of wild animals like elephants, antelopes, buffaloes, zebras, among so many others. You will have your packed lunch in the wild over a picnic, after which you shall enjoy another game drive in the park, looking out for the famous tree-climbing lions and birds. After the game drive, you shall drive to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Hhando Coffee Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive, Departure

After an early breakfast at the lodge, with your packed lunch, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a half-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is a wildlife hub with over 25,000 animals as well as all the Big Five animals. Enjoy a game drive on the Ngorongoro Crater floor, looking out for the different animals like lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and so much more. Also enjoy a game drive around Lake Magadi, which is home to the pink flamingos as well as other birds.

Enjoy your packed lunch, another game drive around the Ngorongoro Crater, and then proceed on a transfer back to Arusha. You shall be dropped off at your hotel of stay in Arusha or the airport for your ongoing flight. This ends your 2-Day Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater Safari.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Safari Inclusions:

  • All-day game drives as per the itinerary
  • Accommodation for the duration of the safari
  • 4×4 land cruiser safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
  • All national park fees
  • All meals on the safari
  • Crater fees
  • Drinking water in the safari vehicle
  • Government taxes

Price Excludes:

  • Flights and visas
  • Items of personal nature (laundry, beverages, internet, etc.)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any items not included in the itinerary