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.

Zebras and wildebeest on the shore of Lake Manyara

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Starts: Arusha
Ends: Arusha
Route: Arusha · Lake Manyara · Ngorongoro
Accommodation: Mid-range
From: USD 980 pp

Highlights

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

Day-by-day itinerary

1
Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara
Arusha → Lake Manyara
Drive to Lake Manyara for an afternoon game drive in the groundwater forest and along the lake shore.
Stay: Escarpment lodgeMeals: Lunch, DinnerTransport: Private 4×4Travel: ≈ 2 h
2
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater
Karatu → Ngorongoro Crater
Early descent into the crater for a half-day game drive, with a picnic lunch by a hippo pool.
Stay: Karatu lodgeMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTransport: Private 4×4Travel: ≈ 1 h to the rim
3
Day 3: Return to Arusha
Karatu → Arusha
Drive back to Arusha with a stop at a craft market.
Meals: BreakfastTransport: Private 4×4Travel: ≈ 3 h

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

Price

USD 980 per person

Per person sharing, 4 travellers

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.

Cancellation

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