2-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Safari with Camping Under the Stars

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees in Tarangire National Park
• 02 Camp under the African stars for a true wilderness experience
• 03 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater and spot rare black rhinos, hippos, lions, and flamingos
• 04 Enjoy guided game drives with picnic lunches in two of Tanzania's top wildlife areas

Embark on a short yet thrilling safari through Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Witness vast herds of elephants, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife on guided game drives, then camp under the African night sky for an authentic wilderness experience. Continue into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to rhinos, hippos, lions, and flamingos. This safari combines adventure, nature, and culture for a quick but enriching getaway.

Spot large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.

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 No

Cities Arusha, Babati, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

• Morning pick-up from Arusha and drive 2-3 hours to Tarangire.
• Enjoy full-day game drives with a picnic lunch inside the park.
• Spot large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.

Dinner and overnight camping at Figi Lodge and Camps under the stars.

2

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

• Early breakfast and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Descend into the crater for a half-day game drive.
• See rhinos, hippos, lions, flamingos, elephants, and more.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch at Hippo Pool.
• Afternoon drive back to Arusha for hotel or airport drop-off.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees (for non-residents)
• All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
• All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as an optional upgrade)
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
• All taxes/VAT

What's Not Included

• Tips

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes
• Comfortable shoes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha airport

Tour start

Babati Rural, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.