This 6 Days Zanzibar, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara Safari is tailored for visitors interested in a beach holiday and wildlife safari adventure on a Tanzania Safari. This package takes you on a beach holiday visit to the beautiful Zanzibar Beaches and later fly to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park which are popular Tanzania Safari destinations. Here you will see abundant wildlife including the Big Five – lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, rhinos and elephants among others.
Highlights of 6 Days Zanzibar, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara Safari
- Day 1: Arrival and drive to Stone Town
- Day 2: Zanzibar Beach Experience
- Day 3: Fly to Arusha Airport, Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Game Drive, Guided Walking Safari
- Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Drive, Maasai Bomas
- Day 5: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, Walking Safari
Detailed itinerary of 6 Days Zanzibar, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara Safari
Day 1: Arrival and drive to Stone Town
On arrival at the airport in Zanzibar, you will be picked up by our driver and proceed for a Stone Town Tour taking you through the ancient alleyways and iconic stops made en-route, punctuated with a lunch stop.
Later proceed to the resort, check in and relax as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Beach Resort
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Zanzibar Beach Experience
You will have a day to relax at the white sand Beach of Zanzibar Island while enjoying stunning views of the Indian Ocean from you resort.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Fly to Arusha Airport, Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Game Drive, Guided Walking Safari
After breakfast our driver shall transfer you to Zanzibar Airport arriving in time for your flight. Upon arrival, you shall be met by your Tanzania safari guide at Arusha Airport and then be briefed about your safari in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater.
After you shall proceed for a drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area famously known for hosting over 25,000 animals and amazing landscapes. Enjoy a game drive in the crater, have picnic lunch in the wilderness and then get to walk along the Ngorongoro Crater rim on a guided walk in the crater. Have a close-up encounter with nature and wild animals including antelopes, zebras and so much more.
Thereafter, head to your lodge for check, dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Acacia Ngorongoro Luxury Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Drive, Maasai Bomas
After a sumptuous breakfast at the lodge, you will be driven to the famous Ngorongoro Crater where you will visit the world’s largest in-active caldera which has beautiful views and is home to over 25000 animals such as wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, leopards, lions, buffaloes, kudus, cheetahs and many more.
After descending about 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, you will visit Lake Magadi in the corner of the crater where you will enjoy seeing flamingoes while on a game drive. Thereafter you will head for a cultural encounter to the Maasai Tribe living in the Bomas in the Ngorongro Conservation Area itself. Learn of their way of life, cultural and how they co-exist with the wildlife. Later drive to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay as above.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, Walking Safari
After breakfast at your lodge, your guide will drive you to Lake Manyara National Park which is home to the tree climbing lions, elephants and other wildlife species. Along the way you will have a stop in Mto wa Mbu town where you will visit craft shops and also interact with the locals.
Enjoy lunch and later on embark on a guided walking safari bringing you up close with nature and wild life including zebras, antelopes and giraffes among others. The walking safari is guided by park officials who are conversant with the park.
Return to the lodge thereafter, relax as you wait for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Optional Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour, Departure
Have breakfast at the lodge and with your packed lunch head out for a cultural tour in Mto wa Mbu getting to explore the different cultures and tribes of Tanzania. After the experience, your guide will drive you to Arusha and drop you off at the airport in time to catch your outbound flight which will mark the end of your safari.
End of 6 Days Zanzibar, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara Safari
Price includes
- Airport transfers as per itinerary
- Zanzibar activities mentioned
- All day game drives as per itinerary
- 4×4 land cruiser safari vehicle
- Professional safari and tour guide / driver
- All national park fees
- All meals on the safari
- Crater and Concession fees
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Tourism government taxes
Price excludes
- Flights
- Items of personal nature (laundry, beverages, etc.)
- All accommodation and meals during the safari
- Entry visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Any items not included in the itinerary
