2-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater Safari with Big Five Viewing

2 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day game drive through Tarangire National Park's scenic landscapes
  • 02 Explore Tarangire's ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds
  • 03 Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for wildlife viewing
  • 04 Look out for the rare black rhino on the crater floor
  • 05 Spot Tanzania wildlife including lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and hippos

Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater offer an unforgettable two-day safari, perfect for travelers with limited time. In just two days, you will have the opportunity to experience Tanzania's incredible wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and, with some luck, leopards and black rhinos.

At a glance

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, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

We'll pick you up from the Airport or from your hotel after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park to begin your full-day game drive. As you explore the park, you'll enjoy its beautiful landscapes, ancient baobab trees, and large elephant herds. Keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, impalas, and a variety of bird species. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you'll drive to the accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation Crater Rim View Karatu

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Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, you'll depart for Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations. Descend into the crater for a game drive, where you'll have the opportunity to spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you explore the crater floor and its diverse wildlife.

After a picnic lunch, you'll ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha, where your safari comes to an end. You can proceed to the airport for your departure flight or continue to your hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay.

End of tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All applicable park entry fees as per the program.

  • Government taxes and local levies.

  • Unlimited game drives and all activities, unless labeled as optional.

  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide.

  • Private transport in a customized pop-up-top 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with plugs to charge mobile phones and cameras, an intercooler to keep drinks cold, and a full AC system.

  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport.

  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari, depending on the onward program.

  • Meals on a full-board basis and accommodation on safari as indicated in the shared program, unless listed as an upgrade.

  • Unlimited drinking water, as specified in the day-by-day section.

  • Refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle.

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)

  • Domestic flight (from Arusha to Zanzibar)

  • Medical/luggage insurance

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 per person per day)

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)

  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

  • Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set-menu meals are part of the package.

What to bring

  • Camera and memory cards

  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm

  • Sturdy boots or sandals

  • Sun hat

  • Sunglasses

  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)

  • Sleeve shirts (lightweight)

  • Shorts

  • Long trousers

  • Socks

  • Sleepwear

  • Travel towel

  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)

  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)

  • Binoculars

  • Sunscreen

  • Wet wipes

  • Insect repellent

  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)

  • Malaria tablets

  • Flashlight or headlamp

  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.

  • The power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.

  • Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha.

  • Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).

  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included.

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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