2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari
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2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari

2 Days / 1 Nights Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro

Safari Overview

Explore two of Tanzania's signature wildlife destinations in one shared two-day safari. Begin in Tarangire, the Land of Giants, spend the night at Fig Tree Lodge, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater on Day 2 before returning to Arusha in the evening.

Highlights

  • Elephant herds often seen in groups of 20+
  • Iconic baobabs and the Tarangire River
  • 500+ recorded bird species, including the Kori Bustard
  • Strong chance to search for black rhino and the Big Five
  • Dramatic 600-metre crater walls
  • Shared group departure from Arusha

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arusha → Tarangire → Fig Tree Lodge

07:00 – Hotel pick-up in Arusha; depart for Tarangire National Park. 09:00 – Arrive at Tarangire Gate; park entry formalities. 09:30–13:00 – Morning game drive: elephants, baobabs, lions, giraffes, zebras and birdlife. 13:00–14:00 – Picnic lunch at a scenic site inside the park. 14:00–16:30 – Afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River. 17:00 – Exit the park and drive to Fig Tree Lodge. 18:00 – Arrive, check in, dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation

Fig Tree Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

2

Fig Tree Lodge → Ngorongoro → Arusha

06:00 – Early breakfast at the lodge; depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. 08:00 – Arrive at the crater rim and descend into the crater. 08:30–13:00 – Morning game drive: black rhino, lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos and more. 13:00–14:00 – Picnic lunch at Ngoitokitok Springs picnic site. 14:00–16:00 – Afternoon game drive across the crater floor. 16:30 – Ascend the rim and begin the drive back to Arusha. 19:30 – Drop-off at your hotel in Arusha.

Accommodation

No accommodation

Meals

Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

What's Included

  • All meals (breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner)
  • Park entry, concession and government fees
  • 4x4 safari jeep with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Arusha hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • One night at Fig Tree Lodge

What's Excluded

  • Flights
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Personal items, souvenirs and laundry