Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Safari with Big Five Wildlife

2 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tarangire National Park's baobab-dotted landscapes and Tarangire River wildlife
02 Search for the Big Five across Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater
03 See Ngorongoro Crater's dense concentration of wild and rare animals
04 Look out for black rhinos, black-maned lions, and colourful flamingoes

Short on time but still want a rewarding safari? This 2-day trip is an ideal add-on to a Mount Kilimanjaro trek, taking you to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater for a concentrated wildlife experience. Look out for the Big Five and many other animals as you explore two of northern Tanzania's most scenic safari destinations, with picturesque views throughout the journey.

This 2-day trip is an ideal add-on to a Mount Kilimanjaro trek, taking you to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater for a concentrated wildlife experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tarangire National Park Safari and Overnight in Karatu

Pick up from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, with lunch en route. This beautiful park is known for its baobab and acacia trees and its many animals, such as zebras, elephants, giraffes, and waterbuck. Watch the animals gather along the shores of the Tarangire River. Wildlife is best viewed during the dry season, and you may see elephant herds, elands, oryx, lesser kudu, rhinos, leopards, lions, and cheetahs. The birdlife is varied and plentiful, and you can also spot the very rare Roan Antelope in this park.
In the late evening, drive to Highview Hotel in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight at Highview Hotel (with dinner and breakfast) or similar.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha or Moshi

Drive 30 minutes from Highview Hotel to the Ngorongoro Crater gate. On the eastern side, the Rift Valley expands across the horizon, with elephants, buffalo, zebra, monkeys, and birds scattered across the landscape. You will also see the crater rim, cradling Tanzania's diverse concentration of wild and rare animals. This is the best place in Tanzania to see black rhinos and prides of lions, including the magnificent black-maned males. There are also lots of colourful flamingoes and a variety of water birds. Other game you may see includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals.
Then, in the late afternoon, drive back to Arusha, Moshi, or the airport.