3 Days Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Overview

Lake Manyara National Park takes pride in diversified habitat. It is mirrored by its varied fauna with some of the more common and visible large mammal species being the buffalo, elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion and wildebeest. Prominently renowned for its tree-climbing lion.

Ngorongoro Crater is frequently described as one of the wonders of the world not only because of its geological magnificence but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa largest population of large mammals.

Itinerary

Early morning pick up from Airport or your Hotel in Arusha and depart for Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch arriving in good time. Later on we have afternoon game drive. Lake Manyara National Park takes pride in diversified habitat. It is mirrored by its varied fauna with some of the more common and visible large mammal species being the buffalo, elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion and wildebeest.
Prominently renowned for its tree-climbing lion, Lake Manyara is also home to troops of baboon and blue monkey. The park is rich with fantastic bird life. More than 400 species of birds can be seen here. Dinner and Overnight at a Lodge

Early morning breakfast we check out of the lodge and drive with packed lunch to Ngorongoro Crater Rim. OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: You can visit Olduvai Gorge at an extra fee payable direct to the museum. Ngorongoro Crater is the world biggest whole volcanic caldera at 8300 sq km and is arguably the most stunning arena. It is frequently described as one of the wonders of the world not only because of its geological magnificence but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa largest population of large mammals.
The annual wildebeest and zebras migration passes through the Ngorongoro conservation, moving south into the area in December and moving north in June. This movement changes seasonally with the rains but the migration will traverse almost the entire plains in search of food. This has a healthy resident population of most species of wildlife in particular the Ndutu Lake area to the west has strong cheetah and lion populations. Dinner and Overnight at a Lodge

Early morning breakfast we check out of the lodge we descend to the Crater Floor with picnic lunch for game drive. We explore the crater and have lunch at the picnic site. Thereafter we continue with game viewing while ascending the Crater and drive back to Arusha arriving in the evening. You will be dropped either at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch your home bound flight depending on the arrangements where the safari ends.

Included/Exclude

Arusha airport/hotel pick up/drop off transfers
Ground transport while on safari in 4×4 land cruiser with a roof hatch that pops up to enable easy viewing and photography with guaranteed window seats
Services of knowledgeable English speaking professional tour driver-guide
Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
Full board accommodation in lodges in Single/Double/Twin/Tripple rooms
All Park entrance fees to include government taxes
Ngorongoro Crater service fees
Government taxes and local levies
1.5Litres mineral water per day whilst on safari
Starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha

All personal travel and baggage insurances
International and Domestic flights
All Airport Taxes and Visas
Items and services of a personal nature
Olduvai Gorge entrance fees
Canoeing safari
Any Optional activities such as village visit, balloon safaris, night game viewing, guided nature walks, e.t.c
Extras at the lodges or camps; tips and gratuities, portage, telephone, laundry etc
Drinks and beverages not in the Itinerary.
Tour driver-guide gratuities
Hotel accommodation in Arusha before and after the safari – can be arranged on request
Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary