2 Day Joining Safari: Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

This 2 Day Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara joining safari is a perfect short Tanzania safari from Arusha. Travelers join a small group safari to explore the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater and the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park.

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JOINING

Group Tour

BIG FIVE

High Density

BUDGET

From $600

MANYARA

Soda Lake

Tour Overview

Enjoy an unforgettable 2-Day Tanzania Joining Safari starting from $600 per person, with prices varying depending on the number of travelers (pax). This safari is ideal for travelers with limited time who still want to experience Tanzania’s rich wildlife and iconic landscapes.

Organized by Kai Tours and Safaris, this safari takes you to two of Northern Tanzania’s most popular destinations: Lake Manyara National Park and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. The package includes professional guiding, game drives, meals, and overnight accommodation at a comfortable safari lodge or tented camp.


Why Choose This 2 Day Tanzania Safari?

This short Tanzania safari combines two of the most famous wildlife destinations in northern Tanzania. Lake Manyara National Park is known for tree-climbing lions and birdlife, while Ngorongoro Crater offers one of the best opportunities in Africa to see the Big Five within a single day.

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2 Day Safari Itinerary

Your 2 Day Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara joining safari begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha town. After a short briefing with your professional safari guide-driver, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the spectacular Great Rift Valley escarpment.

Upon arrival, you will enter the park for an exciting afternoon game drive. Lake Manyara is famous for its rich wildlife diversity including elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos and the legendary tree-climbing lions. The park is also home to thousands of flamingos and other bird species that inhabit the beautiful soda lake.

During the safari you will enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch while surrounded by the natural beauty of the park. After several hours of wildlife viewing and photography, you will exit the park in the late afternoon and drive to the nearby Karatu area for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Budget Lodge or Tented Camp (Lake Manyara / Karatu Area)
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast at the lodge, depart for the famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to one of the most remarkable wildlife habitats in Africa.

You will descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day crater floor game drive. The crater hosts more than 30,000 animals, offering one of the best opportunities to see the Big Five in a single day lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and the rare black rhinoceros.

Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch inside the crater near the hippo pool while watching wildlife around the grasslands. After lunch, continue with a short game drive before ascending the crater rim and beginning your journey back to Arusha.

You will arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable 2 day Tanzania safari adventure.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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Inclusions
  • • Professional English-Speaking Guide
  • • All National Park Entry Fees
  • • All Meals Included (Full Board)
  • • Bottled Water during Safari
  • • Game Drives in 4x4 Safari Vehicle
  • • Pick-Up and Drop-Off in Arusha
  • • Government Taxes and Levies
Exclusions
  • • International Flights
  • • Personal Expenses (Souvenirs, etc)
  • • Tips and Gratuities
  • • Personal Travel Insurance
  • • Alcoholic Beverages
  • • Tanzania Entry Visa Fees

Safari Frequently Asked Questions

This 2 day Tanzania joining safari starts from $600 per person. The final price may vary depending on the number of travelers, accommodation type, and travel season.

The safari starts and ends in Arusha town. Pickup and drop-off can be arranged from hotels, lodges, or the airport in Arusha.

During this safari you may see lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, flamingos, hippos and many other animals. Ngorongoro Crater also offers one of the best chances to see the rare black rhino in Tanzania.

This package is a joining group safari, meaning travelers share the safari vehicle with other guests to reduce costs. Private safaris can also be arranged on request.

It is recommended to bring comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a camera, binoculars and personal essentials for the safari.

Safari Moments

Impala spotted at Lake Manyara National Park
Tree climbing lions at Lake Manyara National Park
Animals closer view at Ngorongoro Crater
Flamingos inside the Crater
An Elephant in closer view
Zebras at Lake Manyara National Park

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