Tanzania · Safari

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

2 Days Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot the Big Five and other wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
02 See tree-climbing lions and large herds of elephants in Tarangire
03 Game drive through Tarangire's baobab-dotted landscapes and Maasai steppe
04 Picnic lunch on the crater floor near the Hippo Poolside Picnic Site

Sign up for this 2-day adventurous safari from Moshi through Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. In Tarangire, look out for large herds of elephants, tree-climbing lions, and giant baobab trees amid rich wildlife and birdlife. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater, the largest unbroken caldera in the world, where more than 30,000 animals roam across this remarkable natural wonder. This short safari combines two of Tanzania's most rewarding wildlife areas in just two days.

After descending into the crater, the floor of the largest unbroken caldera in the world, popularly known as the Garden of Eden, becomes your game-driving area for the day.

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 Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Moshi to Tarangire National Park Safari

After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Tarangire National Park and enjoy views of the beautiful Maasai steppe along the way.
On arrival, spend the day game driving, with a picnic lunch served in the afternoon. Game driving continues until evening before heading to your camp or lodge. Tarangire National Park is widely known for its dense wildlife population, especially during the dry season (June-October). During this period, thousands of animals - including zebras, hartebeest, buffalo, and wildebeest - migrate from the dry Maasai steppe to the Tarangire River in search of water. The park is also home to more than 550 bird species.
Later in the afternoon, drive out of the park and continue to Manyara/Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, begin your journey to Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, is a glorious landscape with about 25,000 animals, including ungulates, the Big Five, and other large mammals. It is also one of the best places to spot critically endangered animals such as black rhinos, golden cats, and wild hunting dogs. The soda ash lakes are among its unique features, containing alkaline water that supports many water birds, especially flamingos. The area is managed for both wildlife and the Maasai people who have long resided here, so while driving through the area, you will also be able to see the unique lifestyle of the Maasai people.
While driving around the rim of the crater, look down to spot herds of wildebeest or buffalo.
After descending into the crater, the floor of the largest unbroken caldera in the world, popularly known as the Garden of Eden, becomes your game-driving area for the day. Keep your eyes open, as you might spot the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Hippo Poolside Picnic Site, then resume game driving in the afternoon as you head out of Ngorongoro Crater.
Later, drive back to Arusha.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Moshi 5 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Park fees
All accommodations as shown in the itinerary
Professional driver/guide
All meals as specified in the itinerary
All transportation expenses (4x4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-top roof)
TANAPA fees
Drinking water