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Manyara - Ngorongoro Safari

This 4-day Manyara and Ngorongoro safari offers a compact yet highly rewarding introduction to northern Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife areas. Designed for travellers who want maximum impact in a short timeframe, the itinerary combines the diverse landscapes of Lake Manyara National Park with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater.

Lake Manyara is known for its groundwater forest, alkaline lake, and the rare sight of tree-climbing lions, alongside large elephant herds and rich birdlife. From there, the journey continues to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where an ancient volcanic caldera shelters one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.

View of the tents at Kirurumu Manyara Tented Camp.

Located part-way between Nairobi and Namanga start or end your Tanzania safari with a few nights at our exclusive Porini Amboseli Camp.

Lake Manyara Wildlife & Tree-Climbing Lions
  • Explore Lake Manyara National Park, a compact but diverse ecosystem known for its groundwater forest, elephants, baboons, and the rare behaviour of tree-climbing lions.
Rift Valley Escarpment & Scenic Lodge Views
  • Stay along the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment with sweeping views over Lake Manyara and surrounding landscapes, offering a peaceful and scenic safari base.
Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Game Viewing
  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for one of Africa’s most reliable Big Five viewing experiences within a self-contained volcanic ecosystem.
Birdlife & Flamingo-Rich Wetlands
  • Discover rich birdlife across Lake Manyara’s alkaline waters, including flamingos, pelicans, and a wide variety of migratory and resident species.
Efficient 4-Day Scenic Safari Circuit
  • Experience a short but high-impact itinerary linking two iconic destinations with minimal travel time and maximum wildlife exposure.
Price Includes
  • 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with sliding windows and a pop-up roof hatch for shared game drives as per the itinerary.
  • Accommodation on Full Board basis.
  • Park entry and Conservation fees.
  • local restaurant lunch in
    Arusha on the last day.
  • Return airport transfers to Kilimanjaro Airport on first and last day.
  • Emergency
    evacuation cover & Tanzania Tourism Development Levy.
Price Excludes
  • International flights.
  • All drinks.
  • Balloon Safari.
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Visa
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any personal items or anything not mentioned in the itinerary
Safari Pricing Guide (PDF)

For more information, view the Safari Pricing Guide (PDF) , a detailed breakdown of the safari rates, inclusions, and key details.

LENGTH

3 Nights I 4 Days

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Itinerary in Detail

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Tour Experiences

Day 1

Pick up from Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport and drive to Arusha for lunch. Depart Arusha at 1400hrs and drive to Lake Manyara.

Dinner and overnight at the Kirurumu Tented Lodge.

Day 2

Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park whose inhabitants include hippos, monkeys, tree climbing lions, flamingos and other varieties of birdlife. Lunch at the lodge. Then drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.  Dinner and overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Day 3

Today you will descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the crater for crater tour. Explore the forest areas that are inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where you may see the flamingos and the open savannah where the lions hunt for food. Picnic lunches will be served in the crater.

Dinner and overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Day 4

After breakfast. Drive back to Arusha for lunch.

Tour Experiences

Day 1

Pick up from Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport and drive to Arusha for lunch. Depart Arusha at 1400hrs and drive to Lake Manyara.

Dinner and overnight at the Kirurumu Tented Lodge.

Day 2

Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park whose inhabitants include hippos, monkeys, tree climbing lions, flamingos and other varieties of birdlife. Lunch at the lodge. Then drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.  Dinner and overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Day 3

Today you will descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the crater for crater tour. Explore the forest areas that are inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where you may see the flamingos and the open savannah where the lions hunt for food. Picnic lunches will be served in the crater.

Dinner and overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Day 4

After breakfast. Drive back to Arusha for lunch.

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