Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Safari in Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater with Big 5 Game Drives

2 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Go on multiple exciting game drives and see the Big 5
  • 02 Spot rare animals like the fringe-eared oryx and long-necked gerenuk in the Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Explore Tarangire National Park in a pop-up four-wheel safari jeep
  • 04 Discover a famous volcanic crater home to golden-jackals, bat-eared foxes, and East African wild dogs

Observe adventurous wildlife on this safari through Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy exciting game drives in search of the Big 5, then explore the famous volcanic crater that is home to several unique animals such as the fringe-eared oryx, long-necked gerenuk, golden-jackal, bat-eared fox, and East African wild dog. This short safari combines two of northern Tanzania's most popular wildlife destinations in just 2 days.

8.30 am: Pick up and start an early 6-hour game drive in a four-wheel pop-up safari jeep, descending into the Ngorongoro Crater.

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 Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • 7.00 am: Have breakfast at the hotel.

  • 8.00 am: Pick up from the hotel by your Tanzania guide/driver and drive for 2 hours to the Tarangire National Park gate.

  • Then, enjoy a 6-hour game drive in Tarangire in a pop-up four-wheel safari jeep. Have lunch at 1.00 pm at the picnic site.

  • In the evening at 6.00 pm, head to Kudu Campsite for dinner and overnight.

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • 7.00 am: Early breakfast at Simba Campsite.

  • 8.30 am: Pick up and start an early 6-hour game drive in a four-wheel pop-up safari jeep, descending into the Ngorongoro Crater.

  • Have lunch at the picnic site at 1.00 pm.

  • 4.00 pm: Exit the crater and head towards Arusha Town, reaching Royal City Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Tarangire National Park game drives, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife, Kudu Campsite evenings, Simba Campsite dawns

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park game drives, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife, Kudu Campsite evenings, Simba Campsite dawns

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

  • Accommodation

  • All park fees and taxes

  • Free airport pickup and drop-off

  • All meals (including dietary meals) and drinks (wine, beer, and drinking water)

  • Sleeping bag and mattress

  • A professional driver/guide who can speak English, Spain, and French

  • Bath towels

  • All camping equipment

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • All things of a personal nature

  • Tips and gratuities for the driver guide and safari cook

  • Travel insurance

  • Visas

Know before you go

  • On the drop-off day, if your flight is from 6.00 pm, we may offer you a Materuni Day Trip for 100 USD per person or a Kilimanjaro Day Hike for 200 USD per person.
  • Free day tour is available on request.

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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