Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater
Why we love it?
The Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater tour is a two-day adventure that takes travelers through some of Tanzania's most stunning landscapes. Beginning with a transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha, participants will explore the diverse ecosystems of Lake Manyara National Park and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, known for its rich wildlife and breathtaking views. This experience is well-suited for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers, offering opportunities to see a variety of animals in their natural habitats. Distinctive features of the tour include the chance to witness the unique geological formations of the crater and the vibrant birdlife around Lake Manyara, making it a memorable journey for those seeking to immerse themselves in Tanzania's natural beauty.
Inclusions
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- National Park fees
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Airport/Departure Tax
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport - transfer to Arusha
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Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be picked up at the airport and head to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Relax, take a stroll, enjoy the sights and sounds. Get plenty of rest – tomorrow will be huge! Dinner and Overnight at Maura Apartment
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Ngorongoro Crater
Drive from Arusha and then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a crater tour. This 100 square mile natural amphitheater is host to an astonishing array of wildlife and you may be lucky enough to see rhino, elephant and lion, as well as large herds of zebra and wildebeest. A picnic lunch will be taken in the Crater before returning to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite on the rim of the Crater.
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Ngorongoro Crater to Olmoti
Your career break travel journey starts with a drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Then you descend into the Crater for a game drive. Travel onwards to Nainokanoka. Here you take a short trek to Olmoti Crater which takes you through the rain forested slopes of Olmoti Crater to the rim viewpoint. Dinner and Overnight at Olmoti Special Campsite.
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Empakai
The trek continues to the distant Empakai Crater across open grassland through a natural amphitheater created by encircling volcanoes. Maasai rush out of their traditional homes (Boma’s) to greet trekkers as they pass by. The steep walk up Empakai affords inspiring views, especially from the top where the sheer sided sunken crater can be seen. You camp on the Crater Rim, with Empakai on one side and Ol Donyo Lengai, the holy Maasai volcano, on the other. Dinner and overnight at Empakai Special Campsite.
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nayobi
From the overnight camp, we scramble down the sheer-sided slopes of Empakai onto the crater floor for a foot safari. Empakai Crater is a sunken volcano with a soda lake covering most of the crater floor. Flamingos nest here during the day to escape the blazing heat of the Rift Valley. A large forest on the western shore is home to antelope, buffalo, leopard and lion, with large seasonal zebra and wildebeest populations when they pass through on their migratory circuits. Dinner and overnight at Acacia Campsite.Overnight at Nsya Lodge
Day 2 Ngaresero
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The Maasai Mountain of God, “Ol Donyo Lengai” looms out of the sunrise as you head out early today to avoid the heat. You arrive at the escarpment, the sheer wall that looms out of the Rift Valley floor, to admire one of the finest views in Africa. Take in the sweeping vistas of the Rift Valley below, and the scattered active volcanoes, primitive rock formations, glimmering soda lakes and clustered Maasai bomas. The final six kilometers are across the tough uncompromising terrain of the valley floor in extreme heat. Our shaded camp is perched above a refreshing stream, a half-hours walk from a paradisiacal waterfall. Dinner and overnight at Kamakia Campsite
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Very early this morning there is chance for an optional ascent of Ol Donyo Lengai (2878m) ***, an active carbonated volcano with spiritual significance to the Maasai. Then visit Lake Natron (short afternoon visit if Ol Donyo Lengai trek is taken), one of the soda alkaline lakes that jewel the East African Rift, here there is an array of water birds including hordes of resident flamingos. There is also the opportunity to walk up a gorge carved into the Rift Escarpment to a waterfall to wash off five days of dust! Dinner and overnight at Kamakia Campsite.
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Arusha
Driver from Ngorongoro to Arusha
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Kilimanjaro International Airport
It’s the final day in Tanzania so be sure to grab any last minute souvenirs you may want and say one last goodbye to the new friends you made in Tanzania before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch a flight back home. Kwa heri ya kuonana – (Good bye and see you again).
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not stroller accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
Know Before You Go
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
