Tanzania Heritage & Wildlife: 4-Day Manyara, Lake Eyasi & Ngorongoro Adventure
Price Start From - $1,710 Pp
Tour Overview
This 4-day immersive safari is the perfect blend of breathtaking wildlife encounters and deep cultural discovery. Designed for the traveler who seeks to go beyond the typical tourist track, this journey takes you from the lush groundwater forests of the Great Rift Valley to the ancient homelands of Tanzania’s last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes.
Your adventure begins with the stunning biodiversity of Lake Manyara, famous for its pink flamingos and diverse ecosystems. You will then transition into a rare cultural experience at Lake Eyasi, where you will walk with the Hadzabe people to learn their ancestral hunting techniques and visit the Datoga tribe to witness the traditional craft of local blacksmiths.
The grand finale takes place on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a natural sanctuary hosting the highest density of large mammals in Africa. Combining the thrill of budget-friendly camping with expert-guided tours, this safari provides a soulful and comprehensive look at the heart of Tanzania.
Safari Highlights
Cultural Immersion: Engage in a life-changing hunting trip with the Hadzabe tribe and visit the skilled Datoga blacksmiths.
The Big Five Discovery: Explore the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a chance to see the rare Black Rhino, lions, and buffalo.
Avian Spectacle: Marvel at the vast colonies of flamingos on the alkaline waters of Lake Manyara and Lake Magadi.
The Rift Valley Experience: Travel through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, from salt lakes to tropical highland forests.
Authentic Camping: Spend your nights under the stars at public campsites, including the iconic Simba Campsite on the Ngorongoro rim.
At a Glance
Price: $1,710 per person
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Accommodation: 1 Night Budget Lodge (Arusha), 2 Nights Public Campsites (Lake Eyasi & Ngorongoro)
Key Destinations: Arusha, Lake Manyara, Lake Eyasi, and Ngorongoro Crater.
End Point: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) at 17:30 on Day 4.
Day 1: Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
A safari guide from our office will pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation and your overnight stay. You’ll spend the evening preparing for your adventure the next day. You are welcome to explore the city with our guide for free.
Accommodations Options
- Out-post lodge
- Level: Budget Lodge
- Destination: Arusha
- Meals : Dinner, Soft Drinks & Drinking Water
DAY 2: Arusha-Manyara – Lake Eyasi
Our journey will be in the morning where your tour guide will take off from Arusha to Lake manyara, Manyara is rich in vegetation and the wildlife that thrives here. Enjoy the tranquillity as majestic pink flamingos wade elegantly, picking out a meal of algae from the shallow, alkaline waters. On land, Manyara’s terrain is compact, yet boasts differing environments such as diverse forests fed by waters seeping from the nearby escarpment, also you will see canids and more many wild ungulates. Then in afternoon hours you will drive to lake Eyasi. Where you will spend the night and have
Accommodations Options
- Lake eyasi campsite
- Level: public campsite
- Destination: Manyara
- Meals & Drinks: Full Board, Soft Drinks & Drinking Water
Day 3: Lake Eyasi – Ngorongoro Crater
Morning hours you will do game drive at Lake Eyasi, and experience to see and hear stories, Lake Eyasi is located in the Great Rift Valley, southwest of the Ngorongoro Crater. Its salt-water levels experience dramatic changes with the seasons: in years with little rainfall, the lake can almost disappear. We will first experience a hunting trip with the Hadzabe, the last hunter-gatherers in Tanzania, before receiving a welcome from a different tribe, the colourful Datoga people. You will also see a local blacksmith practising his craft, fashioning pots and weapons from scrap metal.
After morning game drive, we will drive to Ngorongoro, where we will enjoy our lunch and spend the night.
Accommodations Options
- Ngorongoro simba campsite
- Level: Public campsite
- Destination: Ngorongoro
- Meals & Drinks: Full Board, Soft Drinks & Drinking Water
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Kilimanjaro International Airport
From our safari camp, we set off after breakfast, a 6am departure to reach the rim and then descend into the vast crater itself. At one side there’s the Lerai Forest, classic mountain forest landscape with almost tropical characteristics. The crater has wide variety of wild species such as lions, wildebeest, zebra, hyenas, and black rhino. Many wildebeest and other herd animals are resident, benefiting from the many sources of year-round waters and are boosted by some migrators in season. Buffalo, Thomson’s gazelle and eland are also present in numbers. Hippos can be found in pools and swampland and highland birdlife is colourful and plentiful around the waters. Flamingos can often be seen in Lake Magadi, which occupies part of the crater floor.
please note that the Manyara and Ngorongoro Camping Safari – 3 Days tour ends at Kilimanjaro International Airport at 17.30 hours. Your departure can only take place today if you have pre-booked a domestic flight which leaves from Kilimanjaro International Airport at 19.40 hours or after, or an international flight which leaves at 21.00 hours or after. Otherwise, you will need to book an extra night’s accommodation (not included in the tour price) and take a flight the following day.
Accommodations Options
- NO ACCOMMODATION
- Accommodation is not included for the final day, but it can be arranged upon the client's request. Additional charges will apply.
Price per person
2 PAX
3 PAX
4 pax
5 pax
6 pax
5,100.70 USD*
7,615.30 USD*
8,842.90 USD*
11,385.00 USD*
12,596.10 USD*
What the Price Include
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labelled as optional)
- Meals as per itinerary.
- Drinking water while on safari
- All accommodation (Unless listed as an upgrade)
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
What the Price Exclude
- International flights.
- Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees )
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