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If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing tree-climbing lions or vast herds of elephants up close, this 2 Days Safari – Manyara and Ngorongoro delivers a concentrated dose of Tanzania’s diverse wildlife in a compact tour package. Starting with Lake Manyara National Park, you’ll travel through scenic landscapes where the shallow soda lake dominates, bordered by a narrow strip of land that attracts abundant game. Here, keep your eyes peeled for the park’s legendary climbing lions, thriving baboon troops, and graceful elephants.
The journey continues to Ngorongoro Crater, renowned for its extraordinarily dense wildlife population and dramatic caldera scenery. The crater is home to one of Africa’s highest concentrations of animals, making for unparalleled game viewing. As you descend into this self-contained ecosystem, expect to encounter a stunning array of species in a single day—truly a wildlife enthusiast’s dream.
This short yet unforgettable African safari tour is tailored for those eager to maximize their wildlife sightings in just two days, making it ideal for travelers with tight schedules or anyone looking to experience Tanzania’s best in a flash. The highlight of this trip is without doubt the rare opportunity to witness the spectacle of Lake Manyara’s unique habitats and the biodiversity of Ngorongoro’s crater floor in one seamless journey.
From the charming scenery of the Great Rift Valley to the awe-inspiring abundance of animals, this safari tour combines the best of Tanzania’s natural wonders into an efficient, expertly guided adventure. The USP? The chance to spot the elusive climbing lions and witness a wildlife-rich crater all within a weekend getaway, making this trip both memorable and convenient for adventurous explorers.
day 1 - Lake Manyara National Park (Moshi to Lake Manyara)
Our professional tour guides will meet you at the hotel and brief you about the tour. You will travel up to Lake Manyara where you will be able to see tree climbing lions which are the park’s main attraction. Why these lions habitually climb trees is still up for debate but viewing a pride relaxing in an acacia tree is an incredible site. The park is also famous for its elephant, huge number of baboons and due to its varied landscape has an impressive range of other game including wildebeest, buffalo, hippo, flamingo, zebra, warthog, waterbuck, dik-dik and impala. This small park is also home to over 400 species of birds, including flamingos, pelicans, storks and cormorants.
day 2 - Ngorongoro crater (Mto wa Mbu –to-Ngorongoro crater)
After getting a delicious breakfast you will depart for Ngorongoro crater which is UNESCO world heritage. Any trip to Northern Tanzania has to include the Ngorongoro Crater: it is one of the most beautiful natural wildlife safari sites in the world and an exceptional place to interact with people from the Masaai tribe.
The Ngorongoro Crater and surrounding highlands together form one of Africa's most beautiful regions. Volcanic craters form stunning backdrops to some of the most fertile and richest grazing grounds in Africa. The most famous such crater is without question the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and home to the highest density of big game in Africa, including all the big five and plenty of predators. The Ngorongoro is the best place in Tanzania to see the big five. A healthy population of black rhino and some of the largest tusker elephants left in Africa today are the prize spots, but the Crater is also home to strong populations of lion, leopard and hyena along with good herds of wildebeest, buffalo and zebra. Other game in the Ngorongoro includes serval cat, cheetah, jackal, Grant's and Thompson's gazelle, flamingo and bat eared foxes.
You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater and continue the game drive after the break. Later in the afternoon, you will travel up to the steep walls of the crater to return to Moshi.
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