2-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Safari from Arusha with Karatu Stay

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See elephant herds among the baobab trees of Tarangire National Park
• 02 Stay one night in Karatu near Ngorongoro Crater
• 03 Descend about 600 m into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive
• 04 Look out for lions, rhinos, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, wildebeest, and zebra

This short 2-day, 1-night safari from Arusha takes you to Tarangire National Park for elephant herds and baobab trees, followed by an overnight stay in Karatu near the crater. On the second day, you descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Tanzania's most famous wildlife areas. It is a good option for travellers with limited time. Sightings are never guaranteed, and weather and park rules can change the activities on the day.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire Game Drive and Karatu Overnight

• Pick-up: Your driver-guide picks you up from your hotel in Arusha at about 7:30 AM.
• Drive: Drive about 2 hours to Tarangire.
• Game drive: Spend the morning and afternoon on a game drive, looking for elephant herds, lions, giraffes, and zebras among the baobab trees.
• Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.
• Drive: In the late afternoon, drive about 2 hours to Karatu.
• Dinner and overnight: Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

2

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

• Breakfast: After an early breakfast.
• Drive: Drive up to the crater rim for views.
• Game drive: Go down into the crater (about 600 m deep) for a half-day game drive.
• Wildlife: You can see lions, rhinos, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and large herds of wildebeest and zebra.
• Lunch: Have a picnic lunch at the hippo pool.
• Drive: In the afternoon, climb out of the crater and drive back to Arusha, about 3 to 4 hours.
• Drop-off: You are dropped off at your hotel in the early evening, and the tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
• Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• English-speaking professional driver-guide
• Park entrance fees (Tarangire and Ngorongoro)
• Crater service fee and vehicle fees
• Accommodation for 1 night
• Meals as listed
• Drinking water during the safari
• Government taxes and VAT

What's Not Included

• International flights
• Tanzania visa
• Travel and medical insurance
• Drinks (soft and alcoholic)
• Tips for driver and guide
• Personal items (phone, souvenirs)
• Optional activities not listed

What to bring

• Documents and money: Passport and Tanzania visa, insurance papers, and small US dollar notes for tips.
• Clothes: Light long-sleeve shirt and trousers in neutral colours, a warm jacket for the crater rim, closed shoes, a sun hat, and sunglasses.
• Safari gear: Binoculars, a camera or phone, a power bank, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a reusable water bottle.
• Health: Personal medicine, motion sickness tablets, hand sanitiser, and wet wipes.

Know before you go

• Note: Sightings are never guaranteed. Weather and park rules can change the activities on the day.
• Tips: Plastic bags are not allowed in Tanzania.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your hotel in Arusha

Tour start

Arusha

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.