Nairobi – Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro trip
Daily Private Safari Tour
From / To Nairobi or Arusha
Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro safari leaving from Nairobi Kenya.
The short cross border safari is via savannah plains of Kenya with views of Mount Kilimanjaro as you head to the Kenya / Tanzania border, Namanga.
After immigration formalities you shall change to your pop up top 4 x 4 land cruiser jeep transport.
An afternoon game viewing drive at the Lake Manyara is scheduled for today.
There shall be breathtaking sunrise and sunset views from the crater rim and the ultimate Ngorongoro crater floor game viewing drives.
The Big five together with other wildlife species including awesome scenery & culture encounters are the highlights of the 3-day trip
Accommodation is in a choice of economy, standard or luxury lodges & tented camps.
We request you to chose your option depending on budget or style.
So that you may know
Tour can be extended to include more days
Tour can terminate at Arusha if you prefer
You can fly back to Nairobi instead of driving on day 3 (extra cost)
Driving times on safari are estimate and may vary depending on state of the road and traffic.
Safari can include local flights to cut on driving time if required (extra price)
Tour Highlights:
Lake Manyara
- Home of a diverse set of landscapes and wildlife
- Over 300 migratory birds, including flamingo, long-crested eagle, and grey-headed kingfisher.
- The Rift Valley escarpment forms a noteworthy landmark and provides a spectacular backdrop to Lake Manyara.
- Tree climbing lionsSerengeti National Park
- Famous for its annual wildebeest & Zebra migration to Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya
- Worldwide known for its abundance of wildlife and high biodiversityMt. Kilimanjaro views
- Savannah plains
- Farmlands and towns of Kenya & Tanzania-
Hot air balloon ride at Serengeti (enquire with us) = $ 420 per person - Optional
Nairobi Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Safari
NAIROBI – NAMANGA -LAKE MANYARA.
DAY 1: (Nairobi to Lake Manyara – 370Km – approx. 7 hrs)
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
0700hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel / Nairobi airport.
Proceed on the cross border drive into Tanzania (the land of Mount Kilimanjaro).
The safari drive is via Masai country, distinct climatic areas together with scenic and social regions.
We cross the Kenya – Tanzania border at Namanga and stop for lunch at Arusha.
Later we head on to the Lake Manyara for an afternoon of bird and game watching drive.
Overnight at your Lake Manyara safari lodge or tented camp.
DAY 2: LAKE MANYARA – NGORONGORO CRATER
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early breakfast at the Lake Manyara
With our packed lunch boxes, we depart Lake Manyara for the Ngorongoro crater
This shall be followed by a dramatic descent to the floors of the Ngorongoro crater where we spend the day on game viewing drives in this caldera
Elephant, Lion, Hippo, Cheetah, Rhino and other lesser wild animal species and birds shall be spotted.
Lunch shall be at the Ngoitoktok springs picnic site.
We later ascend to the rim.
Overnight at your Ngorongoro crater lodge or tented camp.
DAY 3: NGORONGORO – ARUSHA – NAMANGA – NAIROBI
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
(Ngorongoro to Nairobi 410 kms, Appx. 7-8 hrs with stops)
Breakfast with sun-rise views at the crater rim.
Depart Ngorongoro for Nairobi
Lunch stop at Arusha
Proceed to Nairobi to arrive in the early evening.
Drop off at your Nairobi hotel / residence / Nairobi Airport.
What you could see on a 3 Day Lake Manyara / Ngorongoro Safari...
The Park is home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust-red elephant
Lions
Cheetah
Zebra
Hippopotamus
Hartbeest
Thomson's Gazelle
Giraffe
Lake Manyara
Country side views
The Ngorongoro Crater
Local cultures
prolific birdlife features 600 species.
ACCOMMODATION
Safari accommodation options for each location
Tanzania
Lake Manyara National Park | |
Luxury Level Accomodation | Lake Manyara Serena safari Lodge, Kilimamoja Lodge, Escarpment Luxury Lodge |
Standard Level Accomodation | Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge, Kirurumu Tented Lodge |
Economy Level Accommodation | Twiga Camp, Nsya Lodge / Camp |
Ngorongoro Crater | |
Luxury Level Accomodation | Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge, Acacia Farm Lodge, Ngorongoro serena lodge, Kitela camp |
Standard Level Accomodation | Hhando Coffee Lodge, Angata Ngorongoro Tented Camp, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, Ngorongoro farmhouse |
Economy Level Accommodation | Country lodge Karatu, Bouganvillea safari lodge |
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
Nairobi Border Transfers
Safari transport in a pop up top jeep.
Services of English / other language speaking driver/ guides.
Accommodation in Luxury, Standard, and Economy lodges/ tented camps.
Park entry and conservation fees.
All meals on safari.
Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover.
All meals on safari
Pick up and drop off at Nairobi airport /Nairobi hotel or residence.
Not Included In the Tour Price: Items and Services of a personal nature.
Not Included In the Tour Price: All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.