2-Day Tarangire NP & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart from Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park, a true gem known for its rolling savannah, ancient baobab trees, and the meandering Tarangire River that attracts countless animals. Spend the day exploring this beautiful park, encountering elephants, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, lions, and many bird species that call Tarangire home. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Later in the day, drive to the charming town of Karatu, located near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and settle into your cozy lodge surrounded by nature.

Overnight: Eileen’s Trees Inn, Karatu
Distance & Time: ~150 km / 3–4 hours.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater & Drive Back to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend the morning exploring the crater floor, where you can spot lions, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, and, with luck, the rare black rhino. The crater’s diverse habitats—grasslands, forests, and swamps—make it one of the best places in Africa for wildlife viewing.

Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before ascending the crater rim and driving back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon. This marks the end of your short but truly memorable safari adventure.

Distance & Time: ~190 km / 4–5 hours
End of Safari.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.