Independent - Northern Tanzania Safari Extension - 2 Days

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Trip Snapshot

Start / End

  • Moshi
  • Arusha

Guide style

Guided

Physical rating

2/5

Private Tour

  • Just you and your companions
  • Travel at your own pace
  • Your own expert local guide
  • Flexibility to enjoy every moment

Highlights

  • Embark on an exhilarating 2-day Northern Tanzania Safari, a perfect, intense extension to your Kilimanjaro adventure, offering unparalleled wildlife encounters.
  • Discover the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a magnificent natural wonder teeming with one of Africa's highest concentrations of diverse wildlife within its self-contained ecosystem.
  • Experience the dramatic beauty of Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the foot of the Great Rift Valley's western escarpment, renowned for its shallow soda lake and unique birdlife.
  • Indulge in an unforgettable African wildlife safari or photographic journey, capturing stunning moments of nature's majesty in two of Tanzania's most spectacular national parks.
  • Travel in comfort and style aboard a modern 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, ensuring optimal viewing and photography opportunities throughout your adventure.
  • Enjoy the convenience of a private tour with flexible pick-up and drop-off options in Moshi or Arusha, making it an ideal, tailored addition to your East African exploration.
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Summary

Our 2-day Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater safari packages were designed to offer visitors, with a time constraint, a short but a very intense Tanzanian Northern Circuit wildlife safari experience. It is perfect to add on to any of our Kilimanjaro experiences -starting in Moshi and finishing in Moshi or Arusha, which ever you prefer.

You will experience the excitement of an African wildlife safari, or even a photographic safari in two of the most spectacular national game parks in Tanzania.

This unforgettable African safari tour will take you to the Ngorongoro Crater, featuring one of the highest concentrations of game in Africa. Here you will witness an amazing spectacle of African wildlife – inside a self-contained world, teeming with animals. Your tour will also take you to the Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a shallow but huge soda lake, at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. The size of both the selected Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater national parks, make them a perfect choice for our shorter safaris, or a photographic safari.

Please note that this booked as a private tour and is priced based on 2 people sharing. If you are booking as a solo the single supplement would be mandatory. If you are a larger group, lower prices are available, just ask our team!

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

    Early morning soon after breakfast with your lunch box, drive to Lake Manyara / Tarangire National Park for a game drive. Dinner and overnight at Bougainvillea safari lodge (or similar)

  • Day 2

    NGORONGORO CRATER

    After breakfast with your lunch box we'll head off for our game drive at Ngorongoro Crater. In the late afternoon we'll drive back to Moshi, Arusha or straight to the airport for the flight back home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Bougainvillea safari accommodation (or similar) - twin share 1 night

  • Meals

    Breakfasts: 1, Lunches: 2, Dinners: 1

    Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.

    Vegetarian options available

  • Local Guide

    Guided

    This adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.

  • Airport Transfers

    Included

  • Wifi

    Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.

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November 2026

30 departures

Essential trip information

Our Important Notes and Packing List cover all essentials, from necessary equipment to inclusions, ensuring you're fully equipped and informed for this extraordinary adventure and more.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this a private tour, or will I be joining a group?

    This tour is typically booked as a private tour and is priced based on two people sharing.

  • What if I'm traveling solo?

    If you are booking as a solo traveler, a compulsory single supplement would be mandatory.

  • Are there different prices for larger groups?

    Yes, lower prices are available for larger groups (3 or more people); please ask our team for details.

  • Which national parks will I visit during the safari?

    You will visit Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater.

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see?

    In Lake Manyara, you might see tree-climbing lions, herds of buffalo, cheetah, Maasai giraffe, baboon, elephant, hippo, impala, and thousands of pink flamingos and other birdlife. The Ngorongoro Crater is known for one of the highest concentrations of game in Africa, making it an easy place to spot the Big Five.

  • What type of accommodation is provided on the tour?

    Accommodation will be at Bougainvillea safari lodge (or similar) for one night, on a twin-share basis.

  • What meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner.

  • What type of vehicle will be used for the safari?

    Transportation will be in a new SUV (2016-2019) Land Cruiser 4x4 with a pop-up roof.

  • Is there an age restriction for this safari?

    The minimum age for participants is 18 years, and the maximum age is 80 years.

  • What is the physical rating of this tour?

    This tour has a physical rating of 2 (on a scale that is not specified further in the provided text).

  • What expenses are not included in the tour price?

    You will need money for alcoholic beverages and any additional personal items like souvenirs.

  • Is tipping expected during the tour?

    Yes, it is expected to leave approximately 10% of the trip cost between your crew, depending on the service, and it is always at your discretion.

  • Is this tour suitable as an extension to other trips?

    Yes, it is perfect to add on to any of our Kilimanjaro experiences.

  • How will my pickup and drop-off be arranged?

    You will be contacted prior to your safari to arrange a suitable pick up and drop off time and location in either Arusha or Moshi.
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