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2 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
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Expedition Overview
- Tarangire National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Destination: Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit
Tour Type: Budget, Mid-Range & Private Safari
Start Location: Arusha
End Location: Arusha
Accommodation: Lodge / Campsite (Depending on Package)
Safari Style: Private or Shared Safari
The 2 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari is one of the best short safari experiences in Tanzania, perfect for travelers who want to explore two of the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations within a limited time. This safari combines the beautiful landscapes of Tarangire National Park with the breathtaking scenery of the Ngorongoro Crater, creating an unforgettable Northern Tanzania safari experience.
This carefully designed 2 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, scenic drives, and the chance to experience some of the most famous safari destinations in Africa while traveling with professional guides from Maasai Way Safaris.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your 2 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha. After a short safari briefing from your guide, depart toward Tarangire National Park.
The drive takes you through local villages, open countryside, and scenic landscapes before arriving at the park entrance. Tarangire National Park is known for its impressive natural beauty, vast wilderness areas, and iconic baobab trees that create one of the most unique landscapes in Northern Tanzania.
Upon entering the park, begin your game drive while exploring different sections of the park. The park offers a peaceful safari atmosphere with beautiful scenery and excellent opportunities to experience Tanzania’s natural environment.
During the safari, your guide will take you through different areas of the park while providing information about the ecosystem, landscapes, and wildlife habitats found throughout Tarangire.
A picnic lunch will be served inside the park before continuing with the afternoon game drive.
Later in the day, depart Tarangire and continue toward the Ngorongoro area where you will check in at your accommodation, enjoy dinner, and relax before the following day’s crater safari.
Drive Time: Approx. 2–3 hours
Safari Time: Approx. 5–6 hours
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge / Public Campsite – Ngorongoro Area
After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari experience.
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by towering crater walls, the crater floor offers spectacular scenery and one of the most unique safari environments in Tanzania.
Spend the morning exploring different sections of the crater while enjoying the beautiful landscapes and diverse ecosystems that make this destination one of the highlights of the Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit.
Your guide will lead the safari through forests, open plains, wetlands, and scenic viewpoints while providing insights about the conservation area and its natural significance.
A picnic lunch will be served inside the crater before continuing with the final safari activities.
In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and begin the drive back to Arusha where your 2 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari with Maasai Way Safaris comes to an end.
Drive Time: Approx. 4–5 hours including return to Arusha
Safari Time: Approx. 5–6 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: End of Safari / Hotel (Own Arrangement)
Included &
Not Included
Safari Cost Includes
- ✓ Park entry fees
- ✓ Accommodation according to selected package
- ✓ Professional English-speaking safari guide
- ✓ Safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- ✓ All transfers described on the program
- ✓ Meals according to itinerary
- ✓ Drinking water during safari
- ✓ Camping equipment
- ✓ Government taxes and conservation fees
Safari Cost Excludes
- ✗ International flights
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Visa fees
- ✗ Tips for guide and cook
- ✗ Personal expenses
- ✗ Alcoholic and soft drinks