3 Days Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
Arusha – Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
- Duration3 Days / 2 Nights
- RouteArusha → Arusha
- Transport4x4 Land Cruiser, pop-up roof
- GroupPrivate, 2–7 guests per vehicle
- Best timeAll year
Overview
A short, spectacular Tanzania safari from Arusha. Explore Lake Manyara’s groundwater forest and soda lake, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — a natural amphitheatre home to the Big Five.
Highlights
- Ngorongoro Crater floor game drive
- Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions
- Chance to see black rhino
Day-by-day itinerary
Morning drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive through the forest and along the lake shore, famous for tree-climbing lions and flamingos.
Descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing with a picnic lunch by the hippo pool.
Breakfast and a leisurely drive back to Arusha, with an optional stop at a local market.
Choose your comfort level
Budget
From$850KES 110,500per person sharing
Comfortable tented camps & lodges with en-suite rooms
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From$1,050KES 136,500per person sharing
Popular mid-range safari lodges with pools & great views
Book this optionLuxury
From$1,490KES 193,700per person sharing
Premium lodges & intimate tented camps in prime locations
Book this optionPrices are per person sharing a double room and vary by season and group size. Single supplements and peak-season (July–October) rates on request.
What’s included
Included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals while on safari (full board)
- Transport in a custom 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Park & conservancy entrance fees
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Game drives with a professional English-speaking guide
Not included
- Tips & gratuities
- Drinks at lodges and restaurants
- Hot-air balloon safari (optional)
- Maasai village visit (optional)
- International flights, visas & travel insurance
Before you go
- Pack light, neutral-coloured layers — mornings and evenings on safari are cool.
- Bring binoculars, a hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
- Apply for your Kenya eTA online before travel; carry your yellow fever card.
- Carry some cash (USD or KES) for tips and small purchases.
- Use a soft duffel bag — light aircraft limit luggage to 15 kg per person.
Request a quote for 3 Days Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
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- Private safaris, no hidden costs
- Flexible dates & tailor-made routes
- Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card
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