Lake Natron & Ngorongoro Safari and Cultural Visit to Mto wa Mbu Village

Lake Natron & Ngorongoro Safari and Cultural Visit to Mto wa Mbu Village safari in Tanzania
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This 4-day itinerary takes you deep into two of the Great Rift Valley’s most extraordinary landscapes. First stop: Lake Natron — two nights in this rarely-visited, wild, remote, and otherworldly landscape. Flamingos nest nearby, zebra trot past your tent, and the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano looms in the distance. Next, you'll enjoy a trip to the Mto wa Mbu village - a great chance to learn about local life and culture before diving back into the wild, followed by overnight at a scenic lodge overlooking the Lake Manyara escarpment. Your final stop is the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a home to Africa’s densest population of wildlife, including lions, elephants, and even rhinos. This is the perfect trip if you want to combine raw nature, cultural encounters, and world-class game viewing — all without rushing between too many locations.

Start:
Arusha, Tanzania
End:
Arusha, Tanzania
Duration
4 days
Group size
Custom
Minimum age
Custom
Style
Original
Theme
Explorer
From$2,271
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Why you'll love this trip

Lake Natron & Ngorongoro Safari and Cultural Visit to Mto wa Mbu Village

Blends classic game drives with active safari experiences.

Built as a 4-day safari starting from $2,271.

Itinerary

Inclusions and activities

Destinations

Lake Natron & Ngorongoro Safari and Cultural Visit to Mto wa Mbu Village

Meals

Hotels and lodges described on the program Meals described on the program Bottled water, soft drinks, hot coffee and tea while in the jeep on safari

Transport

All transfers described on the program Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof, fridge, Wi-Fi, and power outlets

Accommodation

Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge, Lake Natron Camp, Sound of Silence - Lake Manyara

Included activities

  • Certified and experienced English-speaking safari guide
  • National park fees for the entire tour (park entry fees and concession fees)
  • Free Wi-Fi. Signal will be available in only 60-75% of the travelled territories due to lack of cell coverage in the wilderness areas
  • 24/7 phone support service
  • Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors
  • Binoculars (1 pc per SUV)
  • Medical kit

Optional extras / Not Included

  • Air tickets;
  • Visa fee;
  • Travel insurance;
  • Tips to your safari guide ($30-50 per day per car).
  • By default our tours include shared accommodation in twin/double rooms, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Single supplement is available upon request. Please refer to the program to see your accommodation arrangements
  • Moshi and Arusha-based accommodations usually include breakfast only, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Please refer to the program to see your meal plans on each night
  • Most safari lodges usually do not include tea, coffee, soft and alcoholic drinks not to have you overpay for beverages you don't need. You will be able to order and pay for drinks at the hotels' restaurants
  • Tented lodges are the most common type of accommodation in savannah. Many of them work on solar energy. This sometimes means bucket showers, limited wi-fi and no hair dryers, all in an effort to reduce environmental impact. We encourage you to do some basic research on the accommodations in your program to ensure the safari matches your travel style
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