Tanzania · Safari

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

2 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Check out the majestic baobab trees in Tarangire National Park
02 View some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa in Tarangire
03 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive intact caldera
04 Spot African buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs, and Lions

Sign up for an unforgettable 2-day safari to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, where you'll witness some of the most incredible wildlife sightings on the planet. Starting from Arusha, this tour takes you into the heart of Tanzania's wilderness. At Tarangire National Park, you'll pass through open woodlands and acacia trees as you watch elephants stroll along the riverbank. In Ngorongoro Crater, you'll descend 600 m into one of the world's most densely crowded African wildlife areas, home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including Tanzania's last remaining black rhinos.

Sign up for an unforgettable 2-day safari to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, where you'll witness some of the most incredible wildlife sightings on the planet.

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 No

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages Arabic, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Game Drive

Pick up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive. Tanzania's third-largest national park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them.

The Tarangire River is the centrepiece of this park, famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here, you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffe, and zebra. After the game drive, you will return to your camp/lodge, where a delicious dinner awaits you.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast, you will make an early descent at around 6:30 AM into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest inactive, intact, unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq. km with a depth of over 2000 feet.

The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action, so keeping your camera ready is recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs, and Lions are found in plenty. After the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascent to the top exit of the crater.

This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4-hour drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off at your preferred location in Arusha by 6:00 PM. With an incredible experience and many memories to cherish, this is when you bid goodbye to your team.

Where this trip takes you

Baobab trees, Tarangire River, Ngorongoro Crater

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 (for non-residents)
Concession/camping fees
Daily game drives while on safari
A professional driver/guide
4x4 Land Cruiser
All taxes and VAT
Meals as per itinerary
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day)

What's Not Included

International flights
Airport transfers (unless mentioned otherwise)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (unless mentioned otherwise)
Tips
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Any government-imposed increase in taxes and/or park fees
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

Pack your camera with enough zoom and memory space.
Bring binoculars.
Pack light clothes.
Bring safari boots.
Carry mosquito repellents.
Bring a sunhat.
Bring sunglasses.
You'll want shorts, pants, or even leggings, as comfort is crucial when you're sitting all day.
For footwear, runners or closed-toed shoes like Blundstones are best, though some people prefer sandals.

Know before you go

We recommend neutral safari clothing for your African travels. This includes shades of khaki, brown, beige/tan, and green. These colours blend well with the bush and are best suited for safari travel for several reasons.

Please note:

You'll travel in a customized pop-up roof 4x4 jeep safari equipped with a fridge, high-frequency radio, power outlets, and a first aid kit.
Above all, you'll be accompanied by a professional multi-lingual safari guide who will ensure an unforgettable experience.

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