2-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater

2 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds
02 Game drive through Tarangire's seasonal swamps, savannah, and river-fed landscapes
03 Look out for lions stalking prey and leopards resting in the trees
04 Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a wildlife-rich safari
05 Enjoy picnic lunches on both days to spend more time in the wilderness

Set off on an unforgettable 2-day Tanzania safari from Arusha, combining the wildlife-rich plains of Tarangire National Park with the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy scenic drives, immersive game viewing, and picnic lunches in the bush as you search for iconic African animals across two dramatically different landscapes. From Tarangire's large elephant herds and river-fed habitats to the crater floor, home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and more, this adventure is designed to maximize wildlife encounters in a short time.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

You will be picked up early in the morning from the lodge to begin a beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park, carrying a hot picnic lunch. After your game drive, we will drive you to the lodge to relax, have dinner, and stay overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge.

Tarangire National Park is well known for its large elephant herds. You will see a variety of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savannah, while the Tarangire River winds its way through the parklands. You may spot a lion stalking its prey and leopards relaxing in the trees above.

Day 02

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

After breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. Descend into the crater and explore its beautiful landscapes, home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and many other wildlife. After the crater tour and a picnic lunch, ascend and continue to your departure point, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari.

The route