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Zebras and wildebeest on the shore of Lake Manyara
Wildlife SafarisMid-range

Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Short Safari

A short northern safari: Lake Manyara's forest and flamingos, then a morning on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Route
Arusha · Lake Manyara · Ngorongoro
Starts
Arusha
Accommodation
Mid-range
Overview

About this trip

Ideal when time is short: two parks with very different scenery, close to Arusha and with modest driving times.

Highlights

  • Tree-climbing lions and baboons at Lake Manyara
  • Ngorongoro Crater game drive
  • Lodge with Rift Valley views

Destinations on this trip

  • Game drives
  • Crater tour
  • Treetop walkway
Day by day

Itinerary

Arusha → Arusha. Tap a day to see the details.

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  1. 1
    Day 1

    Arusha to Lake Manyara

    ArushaLake Manyara

    Drive to Lake Manyara for an afternoon game drive in the groundwater forest and along the lake shore.

    Stay
    Escarpment lodge
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Transport
    Private 4×4
    Travel time
    ≈ 2 h
  2. 2
    Day 2

    Ngorongoro Crater

    KaratuNgorongoro Crater

    Early descent into the crater for a half-day game drive, with a picnic lunch by a hippo pool.

    Stay
    Karatu lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Transport
    Private 4×4
    Travel time
    ≈ 1 h to the rim
  3. 3
    Day 3

    Return to Arusha

    KaratuArusha

    Drive back to Arusha with a stop at a craft market.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Transport
    Private 4×4
    Travel time
    ≈ 3 h
What's included

Included and not included

Included

  • Private 4×4 and guide
  • Park and crater fees
  • Accommodation and meals as listed
  • Drinking water

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa costs
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides and staff
  • Drinks at lodges
  • Personal expenses
Pricing

Price and conditions

Price basis: Per person sharing, 4 travellers

Minimum group: 2 travellers

Estimated price vs. confirmed quotation. Prices on this page are estimates. Your final price is confirmed by SASU Tours in a written quotation.

The price can change with

  • Group size
  • Season
  • Lodge choice

Prices shown are estimated starting prices and may vary depending on travel dates, availability, accommodation category, park fees, number of travellers and requested services. Final pricing will be confirmed by SASU Tours.

Good to know

Requirements and cancellation

Cancellation conditions

  • 60 days or more before arrival: deposit refunded minus bank charges
  • 59–30 days: 30% of the tour price
  • 29–8 days: 50% of the tour price
  • 7 days or less, or no-show: 100% of the tour price
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