2-Day Wildlife Wonders of Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You will be picked up by your private safari guide who will accompany you throughout your journey at your accommodation or Arusha Airport. After a brief introduction, you’ll begin your adventure with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s hidden gems renowned for its ecological richness.

Spend the day exploring Tarangire’s varied landscapes, from acacia-dotted savannas to lush riverine systems. The park is particularly famed for its large elephant population and towering baobab trees. Other common sightings include giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and big cats such as lions and leopards. The Tarangire River, a vital water source during the dry season, attracts an impressive variety of wildlife, making for exceptional photography and game viewing.

By late afternoon, you'll exit the park and head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Kankari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Following an early breakfast, depart your lodge by 6:00 AM and head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After passing through the entry gate, you’ll descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera—home to some of Africa’s most concentrated wildlife.

Spend the day discovering the crater floor’s extraordinary biodiversity. It’s one of the few places in Africa where you have a good chance of spotting all members of the “Big Five” in a single day: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and the rare black rhino. The crater also hosts hyenas, wildebeest, zebras, flamingos, and numerous bird species across its varied habitats—ranging from grassy plains to freshwater lakes.

In the afternoon, enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before ascending the crater wall for your return drive to Arusha marking the end of your unforgettable safari experience.

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:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.