2 Day Tanzania Safari: Explore Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
Tanzania Safari
Here, a two-day expedition to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania offers a collection of memorable experiences in a short while. The safari flying visit lets you explore two of Africa’s seven natural wonders—the Ngorongoro Crater and the Tarangire National Park, which boast a lot of species for both vegetation and animals. Tarangire is well-known for its endless plains of savannah and its colossal elephant herds. You will be introduced to the notorious Big Five and marvel at the huge view of the crater in Ngorongoro.
Key information
- Minimum 20, maximum 100 participants
- Children from the age of 5 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian
- English-speaking guide
- Park fees included
- The Safari can either be Private or Group Safari, the safari jeep has 7 seats.
Highlights
- Explore Tarangire National Park, known for its vast landscapes and diverse ecosystems
- Admire the massive elephant herds and the graceful giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests
- Enjoy a game drive across the Ngorongoro Crater floor
- Look out for endangered black rhinos and massive hippos wallowing in the waters
- Transportation in a Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- 1 night accommodation
Types
2 activity days in English
Average daily hours of activity: 8
Accommodation
Farm Of Dreams Lodge
Farm of Dreams Lodge is a tranquil safari retreat located in Karatu, Tanzania, offering a lush, farm-to-table experience near major attractions like the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. The lodge features individual thatched-roof cottages set in magnificent gardens, with some rooms designed as interconnected units for families and groups.
Key features of Farm of Dreams Lodge include:
- Accommodations: A collection of 48 cozy, well-appointed rooms, each with a private terrace that provides views of the tropical gardens or surrounding reserve.
- Dining: An on-site restaurant and bar, serving meals that often feature fresh herbs and vegetables from the lodge's own farm. Guests can also arrange for bush breakfasts, lunches, and barbecue dinners.
- Amenities: Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a children's pool, and a lounge area. Free WiFi is available in public areas.
- Activities: The lodge is a convenient base for safari excursions to nearby national parks and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It also offers cultural tours to local tribes, guided nature walks, and nightly entertainment with traditional dancers.
- Hospitality: The lodge is known for its warm and friendly staff, who are attentive to guests' needs, including those with dietary restrictions.
Program
Day 1: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart to Tarangire National Park. Full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park. Tarangire has a diverse landscape, with nine vegetation zones. Ancient baobab trees (the largest trees in Africa) dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them.
The Tarangire River, which meanders through the park, attracts an abundance of wildlife, from elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, and antelopes to a variety of colorful birds. The park is very famous for having the greatest elephant population in Tanzania, and during a safari there you will have the chance of quietly observing many families of elephants interacting.
With a stop for a picnic lunch in an observatory inside the park where you will be able to view animals drinking water in the river (and many times lions attacking a thirsty zebra or wildebeest), continue game viewing and finally return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater
An amazing day for you to descend to the floor of the crater, which is about 102 square miles / 264 square km. The Ngorongoro crater is the largest unfilled, intact, and inactive volcano in the whole world. This impressive crater is over 600 meters (2000 feet) deep.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area has at most 20,000 larger mammals and other small wild animals, as well as various species of birds. Also, the crater has a forest habitat, which is the home for buffaloes, zebras, and other herbivores, without forgetting nests for birds. You will spend a day in the crater accompanied by a picnic lunch.
Later your guide will drive you back to the airport for outbound flights or to your hotel in Arusha.
Location
Tarangire National Park
- Unique ecosystem: Tarangire's landscape is defined by vast grasslands, acacia woodlands, and the ancient, towering baobab trees. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes the primary water source, attracting a huge density of wildlife.
- Elephants: The park is known for having the highest concentration of elephants in northern Tanzania. Some of the largest herds in Africa can be found here, offering a spectacle of hundreds of these animals gathered to drink.
- Birdlife: With over 550 species of birds, Tarangire is a fantastic destination for birdwatching.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Intact caldera: The centerpiece of the NCA is the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest un-flooded, intact volcanic caldera, creating a self-contained ecosystem
- High wildlife density: The fertile crater floor supports over 25,000 large animals, offering one of the most reliable places to see the "Big Five"
- Maasai culture: The area is a "multiple land use" zone, where the semi-nomadic Maasai people live and graze their cattle alongside wild animals
Food
The following meals are included:
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- Everything stated on itinerary
- Arrival and departure transfer to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- 4x4 custom built – Toyota Land Cruiser with popup roof, opening sliding windows, seat belts, heavy-duty wheels, and extra fuel tank, refrigerator for cooling drinks, one pair of binoculars per couple, and an eco-friendly trash bag, charging outlets type G plugs for charging cameras and smartphones
- Soft drinks and bottled drinking water
- Entrance fees into all national parks
- Specialist naturalist and photographic guides
- 1 night accommodation
What's not included
- Drinks at the lodges / tented camps: All kinds of alcoholic and soft drinks at the lodges / tented camps are not included
- Internal and International flights
- Tips and gratuities for drivers and guides
- Travel & health insurance (necessary)
- Any changes done by you during safari or before the safari that deviate from the original program
- Laundry service at the accommodation
- Post-safari accommodation in Arusha
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Kilimanjaro International Airport
156 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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