2 Days Safari Tarangire and Ngorongoro
Tour Overview
Experience the best of northern Tanzania on this 2 days Tarangire and Ngorongoro safari, designed for travelers with limited time. This short Tanzania safari takes you to two of the country’s most iconic destinations Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and baobab trees, and the Ngorongoro Crater, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife including the Big Five.
Starting from Arusha, this safari offers an unforgettable opportunity to enjoy game drives, stunning landscapes, and rich wildlife in just two days. It is perfect for those coming from Kilimanjaro trekking, on a tight schedule, or looking for a quick but rewarding African safari experience.
Travel
2 Days, 2 Parks
Accommodation
1 Nights
Accommodation
1 Nights
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Best Time for This 2-Day Safari
This 2-day Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro can be enjoyed year-round, making it a flexible option for travelers. However, the best time to visit is during the dry season (June to October), when wildlife viewing is at its peak. During this period, animals gather around rivers and waterholes in Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, making sightings easier and more rewarding. The weather is also clear and comfortable, perfect for game drives and photography.
From July to September, the experience is even better, with shorter grass and excellent visibility across the parks, increasing your chances of spotting the Big Five.
The green season (November to May) offers a different but equally beautiful experience. The landscapes become lush and vibrant, there are fewer tourists, and safari prices are often lower. This is also the best time for bird watching, as migratory species arrive. Between January and March, you may also witness newborn animals, adding a unique touch to your safari.
While April and May are the peak rainy months, travel is still possible, although some roads may be more challenging.
Day 1. Arusha To Tarangire National Park
Start your safari adventure by driving from Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with the possibility to observe enormous groups of elephants that make this national park renowned. Tarangire is home to several big famous Baobab trees, providing picture-perfect African scenery. Following an afternoon of wildlife viewing, you will drive to Mto Wa Mbu, where you will spend the night at a recommended lodge/camping
Accommodation
Luxury: Tarangire safari lodge/ Marambo Tent camp/ Sound of Silence
Mid-range: Farm of Dream lodge/ Eileen’s Tree Inn/ Karatu Simba Lodge
Budget Camping: Panorama Campsit/ Migombani camp
Day 2. Ngorongoro Crater Back To Arusha
After an early morning breakfast, embark on a journey towards the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the 8th Wonder of the world. Upon arrival, register at the Loduare Main Gate then Descend into this notorious crater to encounter some of Tanzania’s less common species, including the black rhino. You will enjoy a full-day wildlife drive on the crater’s broad grassy plains, pausing for a picnic lunch at the Ngoitoktok hippo pools before returning to Arusha (arrive 5pm/6pm).You will be dropped off at your Arusha hotel or, if departing, we can arrange transportation to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha airport.
Included in cost:
- Pick up and drop off from the Kilimanjaro Airport
- Two night accommodation at Moshi for arrival and departure
- Camping equipment (tent, mattress, table, chair, sleeping bag) during safari
- Extended 4 x 4 luxury safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
- Professional safari English speaking guide (different languages on request)
- Professional safari cook
- Three meals a day
- Binoculair
- Vehicle supplement fee for all parks
- All park fees
- 18% VAT to our entrance fees.
The price does not include
- Costs of a personal nature
- Tips to your driver/guide suring safari
- Alcoholic beverages
- Visa, flight ticket
- Insurance
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General Safari Information
Our safari guides are all well experienced in the field and passionate about showing you the amazing wildlife and culture Tanzania has to offer. All are fluent in English, and if you have a special language request just let us know as many will also have an additional language (e.g. French, Spanish, German). They are also well trained in 4×4 driving so will be able to get you anywhere on the varying road qualities we have here! Please feel free to ask your guide any questions you may have about the wildlife, culture or trip along the way.
All meals will be provided by the lodges you are staying at- if you are leaving on a game drive during the day then a lunch box will be provided. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at most lodges. We will provide mineral water in the car each day.
4×4 Safari Landcruiser with 7 seats. Our safari vehicles have been specifically modified for wildlife viewing, with a pop top roof which will be open during all game drives and sliding windows. We carry at least one pair of binoculars in each vehicle. Please note our regular vehicles do not have air conditioning or refrigerator. If you would like us to arrange one of our upgraded vehicles with these facilities please just ask us to provide a quote.
Although we do everything within our powers to ensure your maximum comfort, the roads in Tanzania can vary greatly in quality from newly tarmacced to completely rough and muddy or dusty (depending on rainy or dry season!). Driving times can be long, even to cover what may seem like relatively short distances. Although we regularly maintain our vehicles (with a check-up in the garage after every safari) they can and do sometimes pop a tyre or breakdown. Our guides are well trained with lots of experience in car mechanics and 98% of the time can fix the issue themselves- and you’ll be off spotting zebras again in less than 20 minutes! Please be patient if your car encounters a mechanical issue.
A great area of confusion and unease for many tourists, tipping is a generally expected and highly appreciated (although not compulsory) part of your safari tour. It is a great way of saying ‘thank you’ to those that have helped you to have a wonderful experience here. Tips should be given at the end of your safari when saying your goodbyes. If you are part of a group safari it is best to try to discuss with everyone beforehand how you wish to do the tipping. To help you feel at ease we have provided a general guide below but please remember that tipping is a way of you showing your gratitude for your safari staff and is up to you! The guidelines given below are for a group amount, not individually.
Guide: 20-25 USD/ day
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