Accommodation: Mid-range lodges & tented camps
Transport: Private 4x4 Safari Jeep
Meals: All meals included
Best Season: All year
Safari Overview
This 5-day safari offers a perfect combination of wildlife, scenery, and cultural landscapes by exploring two of Tanzania’s most beautiful destinations: Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. Experience the dramatic crater floor with its dense wildlife population, including the Big Five, while also enjoying the lush groundwater forests, soda lake, and famous tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara. This safari is ideal for travelers seeking a relaxed pace, diverse ecosystems, and exceptional wildlife viewing while staying in comfortable lodges and traveling privately with a professional guide.
Day 1 — Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your private safari guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Spend the afternoon relaxing after your journey, enjoying the lodge surroundings, and preparing for the safari ahead.
- Private airport pickup
- Safari briefing
- Overnight in Arusha
Day 2 — Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. Explore lush forests, open savannah, and the alkaline lake that attracts flamingos and other birdlife. Watch for elephants, giraffes, hippos, baboons, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions.
- Full game drive in Lake Manyara
- Picnic lunch inside the park
- Evening transfer to lodge
Day 3 — Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy a relaxed morning before driving toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Travel through scenic countryside and Maasai villages before reaching the crater highlands. Arrive at your lodge with breathtaking views over the crater rim.
- Scenic drive through highlands
- Optional cultural stop
- Crater rim views at sunset
Day 4 — Full-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of wildlife viewing. Explore grasslands, lakes, and forests while spotting lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, hippos, and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater.
- Crater descent and full-day game drive
- Excellent Big Five sightings
- Picnic lunch at hippo pool
Day 5 — Ngorongoro to Arusha
After breakfast, enjoy final views of the crater before driving back to Arusha. Arrive in the afternoon for hotel drop-off or transfer to the airport, marking the end of your memorable safari.
- Morning scenic drive
- Return to Arusha
- Hotel or airport drop-off
Inclusions
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All park & conservation fees
- Accommodation & meals as per itinerary
- Airport transfers
Exclusions
- International flights
- Visa fees & insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips