two beautiful days in Lake Manyara National Park and the world-famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area should do the trick! Between Manyara's tree climbing lions, astonishing variety of birds, and wallowing hippos, and Ngorongoro's high population of predators as well as cape buffalo and black rhinoceros, this itinerary offers you the chance to see the entire Big Five in just 48 hours in 2 Days sharing Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater.
Itinerary
Day 1: Manyara National Park
You'll depart from Arusha after breakfast for the drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The journey takes approximately two hours, but we'll pass through the market town of Mto Wa Mbu along the way. This agricultural and fresh produce market is a melting pot of local cultures and a souvenir hunter's paradise.
After a brief stop at the village market, you'll enter Lake Manyara National Park. The park is truly a photographer's playground and offers some of the best game viewing in the world. You can expect to see many of Africa's most well-known animals, with the tree-climbing lions a particular treat. These proud predators lounge in acacia trees practically begging to be photographed. Bird-watchers will find Lake Manyara is an absolute delight, with a huge variety of birds on display in the park.
Day 2: Ngorongoro crater To Arusha/Moshi
After breakfast, you'll depart for Ngorongoro Crater; sometimes considered as the 8th Wonder of the World. Home to over 120 species of mammal including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought after safari destinations in the world. It's a particularly good place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as a place to see large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water.
From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you'll be able to observe and photograph some of Africa's most recognisable faces. The crater is home to a large number of predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, cape buffalo, and more. It is truly one of Africa's premier safari destinations. After the thrills and excitement of the day, you will have a picnic lunch by the park's famous hippo pool.
Inclusion
- 4x4 Safari Car
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
Exclusions
Flights
Additional Park fees
Tipping the crew
Visas
Reviews
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Expedition Information
$600
Q2
Lake Manyara National Park ,
Ngorongoro Crater
Driving
Fitness Level
1
Technical Level
1
Group Size
1-10
Continent:
AfricaCountry:
TanzaniaLocation:
Lake Manyara National ParkElevation:
954 m / 3,130 ftGPS:
-3.58 N°, 35.75 E°Continent:
AfricaCountry:
TanzaniaLocation:
Ngorongoro CraterElevation:
1,800 m / 5,905 ftGPS:
-3.58 N°, 35.75 E°