2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari
Experience two of Tanzania's most spectacular parks in just 2 days - giant elephants in Tarangire and the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater.
Overview
This short but action-packed safari combines Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, where you have the best chance of seeing all the Big Five in one day.
Highlights
- Game drives in Tarangire - elephant paradise
- Ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife
- Descend into Ngorongoro Crater
- Excellent chance to see black rhinos
- Big Five in one location
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Stunning crater views
- Perfect for limited time
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha - Tarangire National Park
- 08:00 AM: Depart from Arusha
- 10:00 AM: Enter Tarangire National Park
- Full day game drive with picnic lunch
- Evening: Drive to Karatu for overnight
- Accommodation: Lodge/Camp in Karatu
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
- 06:00 AM: Early breakfast
- 07:00 AM: Descend into Ngorongoro Crater
- 5-6 hours game drive on crater floor
- Lunch at hippo pool picnic site
- 02:00 PM: Ascend crater, return to Arusha
- 05:00 PM: Arrive in Arusha
Price Includes
- Professional safari guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- All park fees and crater fees
- 1 night accommodation (full board)
- All meals during safari
- Drinking water
- Binoculars
Detailed Itinerary
08:00 AM: Pick up from Arusha hotel, safari briefing
10:00 AM: Enter Tarangire National Park
10:30 AM - 05:00 PM: Full day game drive - explore elephant herds, lions, ancient baobab trees, and the Tarangire River wildlife corridor
12:30 PM: Picnic lunch in the park
05:30 PM: Drive to Karatu for overnight
07:00 PM: Dinner and overnight at lodge/camp
06:00 AM: Early breakfast
07:00 AM: Descend 600m into Ngorongoro Crater
07:30 AM - 02:00 PM: Extensive game drive on crater floor - excellent chance for Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and black rhino)
12:30 PM: Lunch at hippo pool picnic site
02:00 PM: Ascend crater, exit conservation area
03:00 PM: Return journey to Arusha
05:00 PM: Arrive in Arusha, drop off at hotel
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Professional safari guide/driver
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- All park entrance fees
- 1 night accommodation (full board)
- All meals during safari
- Bottled water throughout
- Binoculars and wildlife guidebook
- All government taxes and VAT
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and driver
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities not mentioned