Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Safari with Big Five Game Drives

2 Days Round trip from Babati Rural Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover Tarangire National Park's large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees
02 Experience exciting game drives with panoramic wildlife viewing opportunities
03 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater and track the Big Five, including rare black rhino
04 Enjoy scenic picnic lunches surrounded by breathtaking savannah landscapes

Explore Tanzania's wildlife on a 2-day safari through Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Discover large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife during exciting game drives in Tarangire. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to track the Big Five, including lions and rare black rhinos, while taking in breathtaking landscapes. Scenic picnic lunches and unforgettable wildlife encounters make this journey through two of Tanzania's most iconic destinations truly memorable.

With a packed breakfast in the wild, you will spend 5-6 hours tracking the rare black rhino, prides of lions, and massive bull elephants within the 20 km-wide caldera.

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What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tarangire National Park and Karatu Highlands

The experience begins at 8:00 AM as you head to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient "upside-down" baobab trees, this park is a photographer's dream. From your pop-up roof 4x4, watch lions, giraffes, and zebras gather at the Tarangire River.
The highlight of the day is a spectacular panoramic picnic lunch overlooking the savannah before driving to the lush Karatu highlands.
Stay at Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge or Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge.
Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & soft drinks).

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Safari

The experience begins with an early 6:00 AM descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural "Garden of Eden." With a packed breakfast in the wild, you will spend 5-6 hours tracking the rare black rhino, prides of lions, and massive bull elephants within the 20 km-wide caldera.
After an unforgettable morning of wildlife, you begin your ascent and return to Arusha for your airport drop-off or onward travel.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included.