Day 1: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park, passing through maasai villages and scenic countryside. Upon arrival, enjoy a full day game drive across the park open savannah, renowed for its iconic baobab trees and large elephants herds.
The park hosts abundant wildlife including lions, girrafes, zebras, wildbeest,buffalo and various antelope species. The Tarangire River attracts animals year-round, particularly during the dry season, enhancing wildlife sightings. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Later in the day, transfer to karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Eillen's Tree Inn
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater- Arusha
After early breakfast, drive to ngorongoro crater and descend to the crater floor for a half day game drive. This UNESCO-listed site offers one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife.
You may encounter the Big five -lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and the rare black rhino- alongside zebras, wildbeest,hippos , flamingos and hyenas. The dramatic crater walls surrounding the lush plains creat a breathtaking backdrop. After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and return to Arusha in the late afternoon.
This 2day safari blends Tarangire's elephant-rich landscapes with Ngorongoro's exceptional wildlife density, delivering a compact yet unforgettable Northern Tanzania experience.