4-Day Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Safari | Crater & Forest Gems
Big Five in the Crater + Tree-Climbing Lions in the Rift Valley Forest
Four days exploring two of Tanzania's most distinctive parks. The Ngorongoro Crater offers the highest density of wildlife per square kilometre in Africa, with all Big Five present. Lake Manyara's groundwater forest and alkaline lake create a completely different experience.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arusha to Lake Manyara
7:00 AM. Depart Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park. Enter through the main gate into towering groundwater forest — fig trees, mahogany, and sycamores with blue monkeys and baboons. Emerge onto the lakeshore where flamingos stand in thousands and hippos wallow near the springs. Search for the famous tree-climbing lions.
Full Day Lake Manyara
6:00 AM. Full day exploring Manyara's diverse habitats. Forest zone primates and birds, hot springs in the south, over 400 bird species. Afternoon along the lakeshore watching flamingo flocks.
Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Short drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Climb to the crater rim through misty montane forest. Arrive at your crater-rim lodge — the view 600 metres down into the caldera is staggering. Afternoon rim walk through the forest.
Ngorongoro Crater Floor — Return to Arusha
6:00 AM. Dawn descent into the crater. 260 square kilometres of enclosed grassland, forest, and lake. Black rhinos graze openly, lion prides patrol, bull elephants in the Lerai Forest, Lake Magadi pink with flamingos. Picnic lunch. Ascend and return to Arusha by late afternoon.
ℹ️ IMPORTANT PRICING INFORMATION
Advertised safari prices are based on regular seasonal rates and may vary depending on accommodation category, availability, and travel dates at time of booking. Expect marginal price variations based on specific accommodation choices and safari seasons.
Package rates may be subject to supplementary charges during peak periods including Easter, Christmas, New Year, Great Migration season, and public holidays, as accommodation providers impose seasonal surcharges. Easter supplements may also apply to selected properties during the Easter weekend. Any applicable supplements will be clearly communicated and included in your final quotation before confirmation of booking.
Prices are in USD Per Person Sharing in a double/twin en-suite room.
What's Included
- ✓Professional English-speaking safari guide
- ✓4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- ✓All park entrance fees
- ✓Full-board accommodation
- ✓Airport/hotel transfers
- ✓Drinking water during game drives
- ✓Game drives as per itinerary
What's Not Included
- ✗International flights
- ✗Visa fees
- ✗Travel insurance
- ✗Tips and gratuities
- ✗Personal expenses
- ✗Optional activities not in itinerary
Safari Seasons & Rates Guide
Package rates vary by season. Select a season in the pricing table below to view rates.