2-Day Rift Valley Safari - Manyara & the Crater Wonder

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

Lake Manyara National Park – Forests, Flamingos & Lions

Your journey begins with a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Nestled along the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park offers diverse landscapes ranging from dense forests and grassy plains to the shallow alkaline lake. Spot elephants in the woodlands, hippos in the water, and flamingos along the shore. If you’re lucky, you may catch a glimpse of the park’s iconic tree-climbing lions. After a day of wildlife viewing, head to your lodge near the Ngorongoro area for dinner and overnight.

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:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater – Wildlife Wonderland

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five. The crater floor is teeming with wildlife including lions, hyenas, zebras, buffaloes, elephants, and possibly even rhinos. You’ll also see flamingos around Lake Magadi and enjoy dramatic views of the crater walls. After a full day of exploration and a picnic lunch inside the crater, begin your return journey to Arusha in the late afternoon.

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:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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