2 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Tour Overview
Short on time? This 2-day safari from Arusha packs in two of Tanzania's highlights: a full day among Tarangire's elephant herds and giant baobabs, and a game drive on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five.
You'll spend the night between the parks in Mto wa Mbu, Manyara (Kibaoni) or Karatu, depending on your choice of lodge, and be back in Arusha by the evening of day two.
Detailed Itinerary
After an early pickup from your hotel in Arusha, drive about two hours to Tarangire National Park. Spend the day on game drives among ancient baobab trees and big elephant herds, with lion, giraffe, zebra and rich birdlife along the Tarangire River. Picnic lunch in the park. In the late afternoon, drive to your lodge in Mto wa Mbu, Manyara (Kibaoni) or Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, drive up to the Ngorongoro Crater rim and descend onto the crater floor for a game drive in the world's largest intact volcanic caldera — home to black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, hippo and flamingos. Picnic lunch on the crater floor, then climb out and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included
- All accommodations per itinerary
- All meals (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- All park entrance fees and government taxes
- All transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Safari vehicles with charging inverter, cooler, filtered water
Excluded
- International flights
- Beverages and alcohol
- Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff
- Single room supplement
- Personal expenses (visas, internet, etc.)
- Optional tours (Olduvai Gorge, Maasai Village)
- Holiday supplement Dec 20 – Jan 5
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Common Questions
If your travel dates align with the Great Migration season (usually July to October), the herds are in the Serengeti, which this short safari does not reach. Ask us about our 5 and 8 day safaris, or extending this trip into the Serengeti.
Our guides are seasoned experts with vast knowledge of the local wildlife, landscapes, and cultures. Their passion and experience make them exceptional companions on your safari.
Absolutely. We offer options to extend your safari or customize the itinerary. Let us know your desires and we'll work together to create the perfect safari journey for you.
Tanzania's dry seasons from June to October and December to February are ideal for safaris. These months offer optimal wildlife viewing and pleasant weather conditions.
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