After breakfast, you will depart with picnic lunch boxes and continue your Tanzania safari to the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, often described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. From the panoramic viewpoint, the sweeping views of this vast, green caldera clearly reveal why it is considered one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural wonders.

This immersive Ngorongoro Crater safari takes place within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to more than 120 species of mammals, including the iconic Big Five. The crater is one of the best places in Africa to encounter endangered black rhinos grazing across the open plains, along with large pods of hippos cooling off in the water. From open-top safari vehicles, you will enjoy excellent opportunities to photograph classic scenes of an authentic African safari.

At the heart of the crater lies Lake Magadi, a soda lake famous for its vast flocks of both greater and lesser flamingos feeding on algae, creating a breathtaking pink spectacle. The surrounding grasslands support abundant wildlife such as zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions, hyenas, elephants, and black rhinos, making the area a prime location for spotting the Big Five and enjoying diverse birdlife along the lakeshore.

In the evening, you will be transferred to Karatu with drop-off at your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

• Ngorongoro Crater

Alloggio:

• Eileens Tree Inn

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water

Today you will enjoy a full-day Lake Manyara safari in Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic highlight of any Tanzania safari in Northern Tanzania. Nestled along the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is renowned for its diverse landscapes, including giant fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany forests, and wide grassy floodplains.

During your game drive, you may encounter herds of buffalo, wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, as well as smaller species such as mongoose and dik-dik roaming the open plains. The acacia woodland is especially famous for its rare tree climbing lions and impressive tusked elephants, making wildlife viewing here truly unique.

Lake Manyara National Park is also a paradise for bird enthusiasts, with over 400 bird species recorded. Highlights include vast flocks of pink flamingos lining the lake’s shores, along with pelicans, storks, and many other waterbirds. In the late afternoon, you will be transferred to your hotel or the airport in Arusha, marking the end of a memorable Tanzania safari adventure through Northern Tanzania.

Main Destination:

• Lake Manyara National Park

Alloggio:

• n/a

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water