2-Day Budget Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Lake Manyara Adventure

Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your residence in Arusha or directly from Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport by your professional safari guide.

Drive to the scenic Lake Manyara National Park, a true gem of the Great Rift Valley, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse wildlife by the 4x4 safari Landcruiser with the pop up roof.

Enjoy a full-day game drive through lush forests, open plains, and the sparkling lakeshore. Spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, baboons, and countless bird species, including bright pink flamingos. Visit the Maji Moto hot springs, where you can watch buffaloes grazing near the lake’s edge while taking in the park’s stunning scenery.

Around midday, stop for a picnic lunch at one of the park’s scenic picnic sites before continuing your afternoon and late-noon game drive.

late evening you will exit the park and drive to Fanaka Safari Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay in a peaceful, comfortable setting.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Fanaka Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater Adventure

After an early breakfast around 05:50 Am at Fanaka Safari Lodge, depart for a thrilling full-day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most breathtaking natural wonders. Descend into the crater and explore its rich wildlife, where you’ll have the chance to spot Africa’s Big Five such as lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the rare black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater with panoramic views of the wildlife below.

In the afternoon, continue your game drive, capturing unforgettable moments of this world-famous ecosystem.

Later in the day, exit the crater and drive back to Arusha, where you’ll be dropped off at your preferred location or at the airport for your onward flight marking the end of an unforgettable safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.