3-Day Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara with Cultural Tour

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

Arrival kilimanjaro/Arusha/ Arusha Airport- Mto wa Mbu

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide. From there, you will begin your scenic journey toward the Great Rift Valley. Your adventure starts in the vibrant village of Mto wa Mbu, where you will enjoy an immersive cultural walk. You will learn about local farming practices, traditional crafts, and daily life, followed by a delicious, freshly prepared local hot lunch. Afterward, you will proceed up the stunning Rift Valley escarpment to the beautiful Suricata Boma Lodge, where you can enjoy an evening of relaxation, dinner, and a comfortable overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Mto Wa Mbu (Town)

Accommodation:

Suricata Boma Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mto wa Mbu - Ngorongoro conservation Area

Following an early breakfast, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will descend 600 meters into the floor of the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater for a comprehensive full-day game drive. Explore diverse ecosystems ranging from lush acacia forests to expansive soda lakes, which support an extraordinary density of wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, and hippos. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst these dramatic landscapes before ascending the crater rim to return to Suricata Boma Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Suricata Boma Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park

Following breakfast, depart for a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Traverse the park’s diverse landscapes, including underground water forests, open grassy plains, and the scenic lake shores, where you may observe large elephant herds, baboons, flamingos, and the park's renowned tree-climbing lions. After a packed lunch, enjoy a comfortable transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your departure, concluding your unforgettable safari experience.

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:

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.