Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Safari from Arusha with Big Five

2 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees
  • 02 Witness the highest concentration of elephants in their natural habitat
  • 03 Experience a full-day game drive in the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater
  • 04 Spot the Big Five: elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalo, and leopards
  • 05 Enjoy a picnic lunch at the scenic Hippo Pool

Explore two of Tanzania's most beloved national parks on this 2-day safari from Arusha. Enjoy game drives in Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobab trees, diverse landscapes, and high concentration of elephants, before continuing to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way, look out for the Big Five and many other animals, with picnic lunches included during your wildlife experience.

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera.

From the itinerary

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, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • Early morning pick-up at 8 am from your hotel in Arusha and head towards Tarangire National Park. The 150 km drive will take about 3 hours. The national park is extremely famous and special for its diverse landscape and nine different vegetation zones.
  • Spot the ancient and gigantic baobab trees, which make animals like giraffes look tiny. The game drive continues until late afternoon and includes a small stop for a picnic lunch. The 3,000 sq km park gets its name from the Tarangire River that flows through it. The river attracts many different animals, and you should spot elephants, giraffes, lions, antelopes, and zebras.
  • Look out for the tree-climbing python and the long-necked gerenuk, if you are lucky enough. Tarangire National Park has the highest concentration of elephants, offering a unique chance to observe interactions between elephant families.

Dinner and overnight stay at Marera View Lodge.

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Enjoy an early morning breakfast and descend at around 6:30 am to the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq km with a depth of over 2,000 feet.
  • Enjoy a 5-hour game drive on the crater floor, where you will witness plenty of animal action.
  • See African elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions. After a picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo Pool, begin the steep ascent to the top exit of the crater.
  • Drive back to Arusha for about 4 hours and get dropped off at your preferred location by 6 pm.
Tarangire National Park, giant baobab trees, Ngorongoro Crater, Hippo Pool

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, giant baobab trees, Ngorongoro Crater, Hippo Pool

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

  • Park fees
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
  • English-speaking Kenyan tour guide
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • All meals
  • Drinking water on all days

What's Not Included

  • Tips

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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