5-Day Ngorongoro & Manyara Explorer
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Safari Type: Classic Game Drive Safari
Destinations: Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire (optional)
Starting Point: Arusha, Tanzania
Ending Point: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport
Safari Highlights
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for Big Five sightings
Game drives through Lake Manyara’s forested terrain and flamingo-lined shores
Optional stop in Tarangire for elephant herds and baobab forests
Cultural encounters with Maasai communities
Ideal for short safaris or first-time travelers
Flexible itinerary for solo travelers, couples, and families
Travel in private 4×4 with expert guide
🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Airport pickup and transfer to your lodge
Safari briefing and relaxation at your accommodation
- Accommodation in Lodge/Hotel in Arusha
Day 2: Arusha → Lake Manyara National Park
Scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park (2.5 hrs)
Full-day game drive with picnic lunch
Spot elephants, tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and hippos
Evening drive to Karatu for overnight stay
Accommodation: Lodge in Karatu
Day 3: Karatu → Ngorongoro Crater
Early breakfast and crater descent
Full-day game drive on the crater floor
Search for black rhino, lions, buffalo, and hyenas
Picnic lunch beside the hippo pool
Return to lodge on the crater rim or in Karatu
Accommodation: Lodge on Ngorongoro Crater Rim or Karatu
Day 4: Optional Tarangire or Cultural Visit
Choose between a half-day visit to Tarangire National Park or a cultural experience in a local Maasai village
Tarangire offers dry riverbeds, elephants, and baobab forests
Cultural visit includes guided village tour, dance, and storytelling
Accommodation: Return to Karatu Lodge
Day 5: Karatu → Arusha (Departure)
Leisurely breakfast and drive back to Arusha
Optional stop at a local craft market or cultural center
Drop-off at Arusha town or Kilimanjaro International Airport
Safari Booking
✅ What’s Included
All park entry and crater fees
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Full-board accommodation in lodges
Bottled water during safari
Airport pickup and drop-off
All game drives and activities as per itinerary
❌ What’s Not Included
International flights and visa costs
Travel insurance
Optional Tarangire park fees (if selected)
Cultural visit entrance fees (if selected)
Tips for guide and lodge staff
Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges
Personal items and souvenirs