4-Day Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater

The group arrives at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). Participants are met by a representative of Kilisherpas Travel and transferred to a hotel in Arusha.

Note:The hotel cost only includes breakfast. Check-in starts at 2:00 PM.

In the morning, after breakfast (around 7:30 AM), your safari guide will arrive at the hotel and inform the receptionist that he is waiting for you. After meeting your driver, you will travel to Lake Manyara National Park, and by 10:00 AM, you'll already be on your first safari!

The entire park is cut through with groundwater streams, creating a favorable environment for plant life, and as a result, attracting a variety of birds (including pink flamingos) and African forest animals.

Around lunchtime, you will visit the Maji Moto hot springs, where the driver will provide you with personal lunchboxes. After this stop, the safari will continue, and by evening, you will be transferred to your hotel to get ready for the amazing drive to Ngorongoro the next morning.

Additional notes:

This is your first day on safari, so we kindly ask that you pay special attention to the national park visitor rules and our company’s recommendations:

• It is strictly prohibited to exit the vehicle during the safari, except in designated areas. Violating this rule may result in significant fines for the company, including the revocation of its license.
• Off-road driving is also prohibited as it can cause irreparable damage to the delicate balance of the park's ecosystem.
• Smoking is allowed during the safari, but please be extremely careful when extinguishing and disposing of cigarette butts, as they are a frequent cause of fires in the savanna.
• We kindly ask that you do not put your feet on the seats or sit on the backs of the safari vehicle’s seats, as such behavior quickly damages the vehicle.

Thank you in advance for your understanding!

On this day, it is best to leave the hotel as early as possible to maximize your chances of seeing the animals that are most active in the morning. Depending on whether you’d like to extend your safari time, breakfast can either be served at the hotel or packed in lunchboxes for you to enjoy on the go. At 7:00 AM, you will depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and after about an hour, you will enter the crater.

Ngorongoro is one of the most famous and fascinating national parks in Tanzania, as it is home to the highest concentration of animal species per square kilometer. During your visit, you’ll have the chance to see buffalo, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, and feline species like caracals and servals. The luckiest travelers may even spot a rhinoceros, whose population is rapidly declining.

By lunchtime, you'll arrive at the lakeside, where lunchboxes will be provided. After lunch, you can either continue the safari or begin your drive back to your hotel in Arusha - whichever you prefer!

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.

Note: Hotel check-out is at 10:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out before your evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee. Let your manager know in advance if you need a late check-out.