2-Day Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha
2-Day Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha
2-Day Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha
Country:
Tanzania
Tanzania
Tanzania
Duration:
2 Days
2 Days
2 Days
Day 1
Lake Manyara
Start
Arusha
End
Ngorongoro Crater
Depart from Arusha at 7:00 a.m., reaching Lake Manyara National Park within 2 hours. Known for its tree-climbing lions and lush groundwater forest, Manyara is a small yet diverse park. Begin with a morning game drive, where you’ll encounter elephants, hippos, and a wide range of birdlife along the lake shore, including pelicans, storks, and flamingos. Around noon, enjoy a picnic lunch near the lake. Continue with an afternoon game drive, perhaps spotting baboons, giraffes, or even a lion lounging in the trees. By late afternoon, drive to your lodge near Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and an overnight stay.
Example Accomodations
Mysigio Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Olduvai Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Crater's Edge
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Simba A Campsite
Inside National Park, Budget Accommodation, Basic Facilities
Budget
Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro
Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Ang'ata Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Melia
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool
Luxury
Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Embalakai Ngorongoro Lounge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly
Mid Range
Andbeyond Crater Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Lemala Ngorongoro Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
The Highlands by Asilia
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Mysigio Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Olduvai Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Crater's Edge
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Simba A Campsite
Inside National Park, Budget Accommodation, Basic Facilities
Budget
Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro
Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Ang'ata Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Melia
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool
Luxury
Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Embalakai Ngorongoro Lounge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly
Mid Range
Andbeyond Crater Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Lemala Ngorongoro Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
The Highlands by Asilia
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Mysigio Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Olduvai Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Crater's Edge
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Simba A Campsite
Inside National Park, Budget Accommodation, Basic Facilities
Budget
Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro
Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Ang'ata Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Melia
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool
Luxury
Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Embalakai Ngorongoro Lounge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly
Mid Range
Andbeyond Crater Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Lemala Ngorongoro Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
The Highlands by Asilia
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Optional Activities
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater
Start
Ngorongoro Crater
End
Arusha
Wake up early and prepare for an exciting day in Ngorongoro Crater, descending into the caldera after breakfast. The crater, often described as an "African Eden," is densely populated with wildlife, including the Big Five. On your morning game drive, expect to see large herds of buffalo and zebras, as well as the occasional black rhino in the distance. Around midday, stop at the Hippo Pool for a picnic lunch, enjoying views of hippos basking in the water. Afterward, explore more of the crater’s varied habitats before ascending and returning to Arusha, arriving by early evening.
Example Accomodations
African View Lodge
Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Budget
Arusha Villa
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Itikoni Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Katambuga House
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Meru House Lekisilai
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Olerai Lodge
Small and Intimate, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Outpost Lodge
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Budget
Twiga Lodge
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Villa Maua Arusha
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Onsea House
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Machweo Wellness Retreat
Spa and Wellness, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mount Meru Hotel
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge
Mid Range
Gran Melia Arusha
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Arusha Planet Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Arusha Serena Hotel Resort
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Mt. Meru Game Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Small and Intimate, Wildlife Sanctuary
Mid Range
African View Lodge
Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Budget
Arusha Villa
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Itikoni Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Katambuga House
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Meru House Lekisilai
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Olerai Lodge
Small and Intimate, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Outpost Lodge
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Budget
Twiga Lodge
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Villa Maua Arusha
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Onsea House
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Machweo Wellness Retreat
Spa and Wellness, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mount Meru Hotel
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge
Mid Range
Gran Melia Arusha
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Arusha Planet Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Arusha Serena Hotel Resort
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Mt. Meru Game Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Small and Intimate, Wildlife Sanctuary
Mid Range
African View Lodge
Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Budget
Arusha Villa
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Itikoni Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Katambuga House
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Meru House Lekisilai
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Olerai Lodge
Small and Intimate, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Outpost Lodge
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Budget
Twiga Lodge
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Villa Maua Arusha
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Onsea House
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Machweo Wellness Retreat
Spa and Wellness, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mount Meru Hotel
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge
Mid Range
Gran Melia Arusha
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Arusha Planet Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Arusha Serena Hotel Resort
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Mt. Meru Game Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Small and Intimate, Wildlife Sanctuary
Mid Range
Optional Activities
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