Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Wildlife Safari in Tarangire and Ngorongoro from Arusha

2 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park among majestic baobab trees
  • 02 See some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa along the Tarangire River
  • 03 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact volcanic caldera
  • 04 Spot wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, hippos, and Black rhino
  • 05 Enjoy picnic lunches during your safari in two iconic northern Tanzania parks

Embark on a thrilling 2-day wildlife safari from Arusha through two of northern Tanzania's most celebrated parks. Explore Tarangire National Park, renowned for its majestic baobab trees, the Tarangire River, and some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa, then continue to the enchanting Ngorongoro Crater for a 5-hour game drive across the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. Along the way, look out for lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hippos, and Black rhino while enjoying picnic lunches in the bush. Return to Arusha with unforgettable wildlife encounters and cherished memories.

Explore Tarangire National Park, renowned for its majestic baobab trees, the Tarangire River, and some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa, then continue to the enchanting Ngorongoro Crater for a 5-hour game drive across 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 Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

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, which is 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 head back to your camp/lodge, where a delicious dinner awaits you.

2
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 into the crater floor at around 6:30 AM.

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 2000 feet.

The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely 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 in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.

Tarangire National Park, Tarangire River, baobab trees, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Tarangire River, baobab trees, 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.)
  • The government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary

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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