2-Day / 1 Night Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari Experience
Offered by Tanzania sod experience tours
Once-in-a-lifetime Experience
This safari includes exclusive access to private conservancies and top-rated guides.
Fully Inclusive
Accommodation, meals, transport, and park fees are all included in the price.
About this safari
<p>This <strong>2-day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari</strong> is a short but unforgettable wildlife adventure designed for travelers with limited time who still want to experience Northern Tanzania’s iconic parks. The safari begins with a full-day game drive in <strong>Tarangire National Park</strong>, renowned for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobabs, and rich birdlife. Guests then spend a night in the scenic Ngorongoro highlands before descending into the <strong>Ngorongoro Crater</strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for an immersive game drive amid Africa’s densest wildlife population, including the Big Five.</p><p>The itinerary is carefully crafted to maximize wildlife sightings, photo opportunities, and comfort, offering an authentic safari experience in just two days. Perfect for those seeking adventure, scenic landscapes, and a compact yet highly rewarding safari experience.</p>
Day-by-day Itinerary
D1DAY 1: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK (FULL DAY GAME DRIVE)
Tarangire National Park • stc safari lodge
DAY 1: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK (FULL DAY GAME DRIVE)
Tarangire National Park • stc safari lodge
<p>Depart Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant families, towering baobab trees, and seasonal Tarangire River that attracts wildlife year-round. Enjoy extensive game drives across open savannahs and riverine landscapes, with chances to see lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and a wide variety of birds.<br>A picnic lunch is served inside the park, allowing uninterrupted wildlife viewing. In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive to Karatu or the Ngorongoro highlands for dinner and overnight.</p>
D2DAY 2: NGORONGORO CRATER (DESCENT & GAME DRIVE) — DEPARTURE
Ngorongoro Crater
DAY 2: NGORONGORO CRATER (DESCENT & GAME DRIVE) — DEPARTURE
Ngorongoro Crater
<p>After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a breathtaking game drive on the crater floor. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, hyenas, and the rare black rhino. The enclosed ecosystem offers outstanding wildlife viewing within a compact area.<br>Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before ascending the crater in the afternoon and driving back to Arusha, arriving in the early evening.</p>
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Operators are thoroughly vetted and must maintain active licenses from their country of operations.