This 2-day safari to Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Crater offers an incredible opportunity to witness a wide variety of wildlife and stunning landscapes in Tanzania.
Lake Manyara National Park is a captivating and compact wildlife destination located in northern Tanzania, near the town of Mto wa Mbu and the Great Rift Valley. Despite its smaller size compared to other Tanzanian parks, Lake Manyara offers a rich and diverse safari experience. The park is renowned for its unique landscapes, including the vast soda lake that attracts flocks of pink flamingos and a wide variety of birdlife. Its lush groundwater forests are home to a population of tree-climbing lions, adding to the park's allure.
The park's diverse habitats, which include acacia woodlands, open grasslands, and dense forests, support a remarkable array of wildlife. Visitors can spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and many other mammal species roaming the plains. Lake Manyara's birdlife is exceptional, with over 400 bird species recorded, making it a haven for birdwatchers.
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Early morning departure from Arusha or your accommodation in the nearby area to Lake Manyara National Park The drive may take around 2–3 hours, depending on your starting point.
Arrive at Lake Manyara and start your game drive. The park is known for its diverse birdlife, including flamingos, as well as tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other animals.
Enjoy a packed lunch at a designated picnic site within the park to maximise your time for game viewing.
Continue the afternoon game drive on Lake Manyara to explore different areas and spot more wildlife.
In the late afternoon, exit the park and head towards the Karatu area (approximately 30 minutes' drive) for overnight accommodation.
Early breakfast at your accommodation.
Depart for Ngorongoro Crater, which should take around 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your specific location in Karatu.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most famous wildlife destinations. The crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of animals, including the Big Five, hyenas, wildebeests, and more.
Enjoy a game drive in the crater and have a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the crater to make the most of your time.
After a full day of wildlife viewing, ascend the crater and start your journey back to Arusha or your preferred drop-off point, which may take around 3–4 hours.
Please note that this itinerary is relatively fast-paced, and you will spend a significant amount of time on the road. If you have more time available, consider extending your safari to allow for a more leisurely experience and the chance to explore other incredible national parks in Tanzania, such as Tarangire or the Serengeti.
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