4 Days Lake Manyara and Crater Tour
Tour Description
Explore the wildlife wonders of Lake Manyara National Park and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater. Spot elephants, giraffes, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara, then descend into the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater to witness lions, rhinos, zebras, and hippos in one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife settings.
Tour Highlights
- Manyara National Park - Famous for tree-climbing lions and large herds of elephants
- Ngorongoro Crater - Home to the Big Five in a stunning volcanic caldera
What's Included
- Airport Pickup and Drop-off: Transport provided upon arrival and departure from the airport.
- Transport: 4WD safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing throughout the tour in Tanzania.
- Park Entrance Fees: All park entrance fees as per the itinerary.
- Driver Guide Services: The services of a well-experienced, English-speaking driver guide.
- Accommodation and full board meals (lunch, dinner, and breakfast) while on safari.
- Game Drives: All game drives as per the itinerary.
- Driver Allowances & Park Fees: Includes vehicle and driver-related fees.
- Government Taxes: All applicable taxes.
What's Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs, tips, etc.)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drniks: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages unless specified
- Gratuities for driver-guides, lodge staff, and porters
- Masai Village Tour: Optional cultural tour to a Masai village.
- Any items not expressly mentioned as included
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
1230hrs – You will start your tour with lunch in Arusha. Tour briefing by your driver guide and then you depart for Lake Manyara arriving in the evening, check in at the lodge.
Lake Manyara National Park is splendid for its diverse landscape, which includes a rift valley lake, dense woodlands, and steep mountainsides. Established specifically to protect the elephant herds that have made this area world renowned, the park also hosts a variety of wildlife, including monkeys, antelopes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, giraffe, and a rich diversity of bird species. The park is particularly famous for its tree-climbing lions and the vibrant birdlife attracted to the lake.
Accommodation and Meals: Escarpment Luxury Lodg, Lake Manyara.
Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will embark on a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at the lodge before continuing your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Accommodation and Meals: Ngorongoro Rim Lodge
Full Day Crater Tour with Picnic Lunch
Breakfast: At the lodge.
You will be picked up by your driver guide for a full day tour of Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 2,000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the crater and explore its forests, lakes, and diverse wildlife. You will enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the stunning scenery of the crater, with a chance to sight a wide range of animals in their natural habitat.
Accommodation and Meals: Ngorongoro Rim Lodge.
Ngorongoro to Arusha
After breakfast at the lodge, check out and drive back to Arusha.
End of the tour