5 Days Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Safari

Discover two of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations — the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater and the scenic Lake Manyara National Park, home to tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephants, and breathtaking landscapes.

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Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha. Transfer to your lodge for relaxation and safari briefing with your guide.

• Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge / Similar
• Meals: BB (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 2: Arusha → Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive in this lush park famous for tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, hippos, flamingos, and forest vegetation.

• Accommodation: Manyara Serena Lodge / Similar
• Meals: Full Board

Day 3: Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro Highlands

Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy scenic views, Maasai villages, and a relaxed afternoon at your lodge overlooking the crater rim.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Full-Day Safari

Descend 600m into the Ngorongoro Crater — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Expect lions, buffalo, elephants, rhinos, hippos, hyenas, and more.

Picnic lunch will be served at the hippo pool.

Day 5: Return to Arusha

Enjoy a relaxed morning before driving back to Arusha. Drop-off at your hotel or the airport for your onward flight.

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Safari Includes

• All park entrance fees
• Accommodation in lodges/tented camps
• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• Unlimited game drives in a private 4×4 safari Jeep
• All meals as per itinerary
• Bottled drinking water
• Airport pickup & drop-off

Safari Excludes

• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Tips to guide and lodge staff
• Personal expenses
• Optional activities (canoeing, village tours, etc.)