2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha
2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha
2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha
Country:
Tanzania
Tanzania
Tanzania
Duration:
2 Days
2 Days
2 Days
Day 1
Tarangire
Start
Arusha
End
Tarangire
Begin your journey with a morning departure from Arusha around 7:00 a.m., heading to Tarangire National Park, approximately a 2-hour drive. Known for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire offers a unique landscape teeming with wildlife. Upon arrival, embark on a game drive, where you'll encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species. The park's river serves as a vital water source, attracting diverse animals, especially during the dry season. Around noon, enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the park, surrounded by nature. Continue your afternoon game drive, exploring different areas of the park and observing its rich birdlife. By late afternoon, proceed to your chosen accommodation near the park for dinner and an overnight stay.
Example Accomodations
Forest Chem Chem
Scenic View Location, Private Concession, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Honeyguide Tarangire
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location
Luxury
Lake Burunge Tented Camp
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Tented Camp
Mid Range
Oliver’s Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location
Luxury
Olmara Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location
Mid Range
Pembezoni Camp
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Tented Camp, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Tarangire Kati Kati
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location
Mid Range
Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Tarangire View Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Mpingo Ridge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Tarangire Simba Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Nyikani Tarangire Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location
Mid Range
Maramboi Tented Lodge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Forest Chem Chem
Scenic View Location, Private Concession, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Honeyguide Tarangire
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location
Luxury
Lake Burunge Tented Camp
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Tented Camp
Mid Range
Oliver’s Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location
Luxury
Olmara Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location
Mid Range
Pembezoni Camp
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Tented Camp, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Tarangire Kati Kati
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location
Mid Range
Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Tarangire View Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Mpingo Ridge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Tarangire Simba Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Nyikani Tarangire Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location
Mid Range
Maramboi Tented Lodge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Forest Chem Chem
Scenic View Location, Private Concession, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Honeyguide Tarangire
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location
Luxury
Lake Burunge Tented Camp
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Tented Camp
Mid Range
Oliver’s Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location
Luxury
Olmara Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location
Mid Range
Pembezoni Camp
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Tented Camp, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Tarangire Kati Kati
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location
Mid Range
Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Tarangire View Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Mpingo Ridge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Tarangire Simba Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Nyikani Tarangire Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location
Mid Range
Maramboi Tented Lodge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Optional Activities
Central Serengeti , Tarangire
Hot air balloon safari
Tarangire , Lake Manyara , Central Serengeti , Ndutu (Serengeti) , North Serengeti , Western Serengeti , Grumeti Game Reserve (Serengeti) , Ngorongoro Conservation Area , Ngorongoro Crater
Hot bush lunch
Tarangire , Lake Manyara
Night Game Drives in Tanzania
Central Serengeti , Tarangire
Hot air balloon safari
Tarangire , Lake Manyara , Central Serengeti , Ndutu (Serengeti) , North Serengeti , Western Serengeti , Grumeti Game Reserve (Serengeti) , Ngorongoro Conservation Area , Ngorongoro Crater
Hot bush lunch
Tarangire , Lake Manyara
Night Game Drives in Tanzania
Central Serengeti , Tarangire
Hot air balloon safari
Tarangire , Lake Manyara , Central Serengeti , Ndutu (Serengeti) , North Serengeti , Western Serengeti , Grumeti Game Reserve (Serengeti) , Ngorongoro Conservation Area , Ngorongoro Crater
Hot bush lunch
Tarangire , Lake Manyara
Night Game Drives in Tanzania
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater
Start
Tarangire
End
Arusha
After an early breakfast at 6:00 a.m., depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, a drive of about 2.5 hours. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its dense wildlife population within the caldera. Descend into the crater floor for a full-day game drive, where you have the chance to spot the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the elusive black rhino. The crater's diverse ecosystems, including forests, swamps, and lakes, support a variety of species. Around midday, take a break for a picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool, observing hippos lounging in the water. In the afternoon, continue exploring the crater floor, visiting Lake Magadi to see flamingos and other waterfowl. Ascend the crater walls in the late afternoon and begin your return journey to Arusha, arriving by early evening.
Example Accomodations
African View Lodge
Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Budget
Arusha Villa
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Itikoni Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Katambuga House
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Meru House Lekisilai
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Olerai Lodge
Small and Intimate, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Outpost Lodge
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Budget
Twiga Lodge
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Villa Maua Arusha
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Onsea House
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Machweo Wellness Retreat
Spa and Wellness, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mount Meru Hotel
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge
Mid Range
Gran Melia Arusha
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Arusha Planet Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Arusha Serena Hotel Resort
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Mt. Meru Game Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Small and Intimate, Wildlife Sanctuary
Mid Range
African View Lodge
Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Budget
Arusha Villa
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Itikoni Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Katambuga House
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Meru House Lekisilai
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Olerai Lodge
Small and Intimate, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Outpost Lodge
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Budget
Twiga Lodge
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Villa Maua Arusha
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Onsea House
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Machweo Wellness Retreat
Spa and Wellness, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mount Meru Hotel
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge
Mid Range
Gran Melia Arusha
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Arusha Planet Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Arusha Serena Hotel Resort
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Mt. Meru Game Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Small and Intimate, Wildlife Sanctuary
Mid Range
African View Lodge
Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Budget
Arusha Villa
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Itikoni Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Katambuga House
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Meru House Lekisilai
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Olerai Lodge
Small and Intimate, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Outpost Lodge
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Budget
Twiga Lodge
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Villa Maua Arusha
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Onsea House
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Machweo Wellness Retreat
Spa and Wellness, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mount Meru Hotel
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge
Mid Range
Gran Melia Arusha
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Arusha Planet Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Arusha Serena Hotel Resort
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Mt. Meru Game Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Small and Intimate, Wildlife Sanctuary
Mid Range
Optional Activities
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You don’t need just any operator. You need the RIGHT ONE.
After 10+ years in Tanzania & Kenya, we know which local operators treat every trip with care — NOT JUST when things go smoothly, but when something goes off-plan.
Get best offers from 2–3 of the most trusted specialists. No middlemen. No markups.
Just the best-fit, 5-star rated companies — chosen for how well they take care of you when it matters most.
Personalized
Matching
We select Tour Operators best suited for your trip request.
No Middlemen
Your enquiry is forwarded to 2-3 handpicked operators who contact you directly.
Most Reliable Operators
Trusted operators with top-notch guides & quality equipment. Folk you can depend on.
100% Free
Our service costs you nothing. You work directly with operators for fair pricing and impartial guidance.
Loading form...
You don’t need just any operator. You need the RIGHT ONE.
After 10+ years in Tanzania & Kenya, we know which local operators treat every trip with care — NOT JUST when things go smoothly, but when something goes off-plan.
Get best offers from 2–3 of the most trusted specialists. No middlemen. No markups.
Just the best-fit, 5-star rated companies — chosen for how well they take care of you when it matters most.
Personalized
Matching
We select Tour Operators best suited for your trip request.
No Middlemen
Your enquiry is forwarded to 2-3 handpicked operators who contact you directly.
Most Reliable Operators
Trusted operators with top-notch guides & quality equipment. Folk you can depend on.
100% Free
Our service costs you nothing. You work directly with operators for fair pricing and impartial guidance.
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