Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Safari with Crater Game Drive

2 Days Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Safari through Tarangire National Park's Acacia woodland and giant African baobab landscapes
02 See wildlife drawn to the Tarangire River and southern swamps during Tanzania's dry season
03 Descend 600 m into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive
04 Spot wildlife in one of Africa's most densely populated conservation areas, including black rhino
05 Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy a jeep safari through Tanzania's remarkable wilderness on this 2-day tour to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Tarangire is one of the more seasonal parks in northern Tanzania, with significant migratory movement across the greater Tarangire ecosystem, and landscapes shaped by the Great Rift Valley, dense forests, Acacia woodland, and giant African baobab trees. Continue to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife areas, for rewarding game viewing in a dramatic natural setting.

Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania's last remaining black rhino.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Moshi to Tarangire National Park Safari

Pick up from your hotel after breakfast.

Head into Tarangire National Park. The park runs along the line of the Tarangire River and is mainly made up of low-lying hills on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Its natural vegetation mainly consists of Acacia woodland and giant African baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals during Tanzania's dry season.

We return to the lodge.

Non-game-viewing travel time: 3 hours

Distance: 203 km

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Moshi

After breakfast, descend 600 m into this magnificent crater for a morning half-day game drive.
Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania's last remaining black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater, after which depart for Moshi town to your hotel and end our African safari adventure.

Non-game-viewing travel time: 2 hours

Distance: 60 km

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Tarangire River, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Moshi 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Game-viewing safari to Tanzania's northern circuit
All hotel accommodation as per the safari itinerary
Food for the whole tour on a full-board basis
Drinking water for the whole safari
Private 4-wheel-drive vehicle with a roof hatch for picture taking and 360-degree animal viewing
Professional and experienced safari guide
Unlimited game drives
All national park entry fees
All game-viewing activities
Pickup and drop-off to the airport
Airport transfer after the safari

What's Not Included

Laundry
Tips
Items of a personal nature
Dinner at the hotel in Moshi

Know before you go

Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. This park is also home to three rare species of animals - the greater kudu, the fringed-eared oryx, as well as a few ashy starlings.
Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Crater supports a vast variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big drawcard to this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot.

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