2-Day Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

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2-day safari tour to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a well-rounded and immersive safari experience the Big Five and stunning landscapes.

Highlights

  • Short but intense safari – perfect for travelers with limited time
  • Visit two iconic destinations with diverse landscapes & wildlife
  • High chance of seeing the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater

Description

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park Drive Time: ~2.5 hours (120 km) ️ Meals: Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Mid-range or luxury lodge/tented camp near Ngorongoro Itinerary: 07:00 AM: Pick-up from KIA/Arusha Airport or your hotel. 07:30 AM: Start the scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, enjoying views of Maasai villages and the Great Rift Valley. 10:00 AM: Arrive at Tarangire, check-in, and start your game drive. 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Game drive through Tarangire, famous for: Large elephant herds Ancient baobab trees Lions, leopards, and cheetahs Giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and more 01:00 PM: Picnic lunch inside the park. 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM: More game viewing as you explore different areas of Tarangire. 04:30 PM: Exit the park and drive towards Ngorongoro for overnight stay near the crater. Optional: Evening cultural visit to a Maasai village (extra cost). Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha/KIA Drive Time: ~4 hours to Arusha/KIA (190 km) ️ Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Itinerary: 06:00 AM: Early breakfast at the lodge. 06:30 AM: Depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. 07:00 AM: Descend 600 meters into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. 07:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Game drive in the crater, where you may see: The Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard) Hippos and flamingos at the lake Hyenas, jackals, and cheetahs 12:30 PM: Picnic lunch at the hippo pool. 01:30 PM: Ascend the crater and start the drive back to Arusha/KIA. 05:00 PM: Drop-off at your hotel or airport for departure.

Includes

Pick-up and drop-off from Arusha/KIA/Arusha Airport Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver Park entry fees for Tarangire & Ngorongoro Accommodation (1 night in a lodge/tented camp) Meals as per itinerary (1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner) Game drives as per itinerary Bottled drinking water throughout the safari

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