Crater Lakes Tour

Choose a Northern Circuit tour and you’ll be focused on the Serengeti – one of the biggest and most popular Tanzania parks. Famous for its stunning open plains populated by rare and numerous wildlife, it also gives the potential to see the great wildebeest migration, depending on when you travel.

A Northern Circuit safari is usually conducted in a private 4wd vehicle with your own private guide, and should include a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater, which has a high density of game living freely within the crater basin. Time permitting, you should also try to visit Tarangire, particularly in the dry season, or the stunning Lake Manyara National Park to try and spot the spectacular flamingo or tree climbing lion.

Tours Highlights

  • Mount Meru: The second-highest peak in Tanzania, providing challenging hikes and stunning views.
  • Ngurdoto Crater: Often referred to as the "Little Ngorongoro," this volcanic crater offers impressive scenery and wildlife.
  • Momella Lakes: A series of seven shallow alkaline lakes, home to various bird species and picturesque views.
  • Fig Tree Arch: A natural arch formed by a fig tree, large enough for a car to pass through, offering a unique photo opportunity.
  • Colobus Monkeys: The park is famous for its black-and-white colobus monkeys, often seen in the forested areas.
  • Mount Meru: The second-highest peak in Tanzania, providing challenging hikes and stunning views.
  • Ngurdoto Crater: Often referred to as the "Little Ngorongoro," this volcanic crater offers impressive scenery and wildlife.
  • Momella Lakes: A series of seven shallow alkaline lakes, home to various bird species and picturesque views.
  • Fig Tree Arch: A natural arch formed by a fig tree, large enough for a car to pass through, offering a unique photo opportunity.
  • Colobus Monkeys: The park is famous for its black-and-white colobus monkeys, often seen in the forested areas.

Crater Lakes Tour

Visit Crater Lakes Itinerary

Day 1

This tour visits five different crater lakes in the Tukuyu/ Rungwe District: Kiungululu, Kingili, Ilamba, Ikapu and Kisiba.

The scenic journey to these crater lakes is filled with rewards, from the views of Lake Nyasa to the breathtaking landscapes of the great East African Rift Valley.

Enjoy a picnic lunch and a swim in the Kisiba Crater Lake, before returning to Utengule.

Distance from Mbeya: 100klms one way (+/- 2.5 hours) to the first Crater.

Day trip – leave after early breakfast with picnic lunch.

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Crater Lakes Tour

Choose a Northern Circuit tour and you’ll be focused on the Serengeti – one of the biggest and most popular Tanzania parks.

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