Tanzania · Safari

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

2 Days Round trip from XXVH+PGJ Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tarangire National Park's endless savannah plains, baobabs, and giant elephants
  • 02 Look out for some of the BIG FIVE and more than 550 bird species in Tarangire
  • 03 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for over six hours in one of Africa's great wildlife areas
  • 04 Marvel at herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, and hippo in Ngorongoro

Embark on this 2-day safari in Tanzania to explore Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the seven natural wonders of Africa. Tarangire is known for its endless savannah plains, giant baobabs, and herds of giant elephants, along with rich birdlife and other wildlife. Get introduced to the infamous BIG FIVE as you travel through these remarkable northern safari parks. Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, home to a wide variety of animals including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, and hippo.

The Ngorongoro Crater is the most densely populated African wildlife area in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha/Moshi to Tarangire National Park

  • Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodges.

After waking up in the morning, a driver from Afro-Vertex Tours and Safaris, a Tanzania tour operator, will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Tarangire National Park. The Tarangire River, which gives the park its name, is the only source of water for the animals during the dry season.

Enjoy a fantastic landscape dotted with baobabs and tall grasses, with a mixture of vegetation different from the other northern safari parks. Tarangire National Park is famous for its wildlife and birds, with more than 550 bird species, including the yellow-necked turtle dove.

Animals found here include some of the BIG FIVE, as well as others such as Omo, the white giraffe with a genetic condition, elephant, lion, warthog, impala, cheetah, buffalo, and baboons.

After a fantastic full-day excursion in Tarangire National Park, you will drive to Mto wa Mbu, arriving in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater to Moshi/Arusha

Wake up to a healthy breakfast early in the morning before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater with a boxed lunch and enjoying this 2-day Tanzania safari luxury experience for over six hours.

The Ngorongoro Crater is the most densely populated African wildlife area in the world. It is home to a wide variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and elephant, as well as a large population of predators such as lion, hyena, jackal, cheetah, and leopard that roam the crater floor.

After a picnic lunch, embark on a short game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. In the late afternoon, ascend to Ngorongoro Gate and return to Arusha/Moshi town.

baobab-dotted Tarangire National Park, Tarangire River, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

baobab-dotted Tarangire National Park, Tarangire River, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from XXVH+PGJ 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4x4 safari Land Cruiser jeep
  • Park fees
  • Professional driver-guide
  • Wages for the crew
  • First aid kit
  • Taxes
  • Professional English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Accommodation
  • Tips for the crew
  • Laundry services
  • Visas

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 2 days finish where they began, in XXVH+PGJ.

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