An unforgettable visit to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro will have you on your toes in the brief time frame you have. Explore the natural marvels in both places showcasing a diverse range of flora and fauna species. Whereas The Big Five can be spotted at the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire will mesmerize you with its huge number of elephants and a lot of birds species, cheetahs, leopards, and lions. Sum it up with a cultural tour at a Maasai village at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Arrival
You’ll be collected from the airport. Pre-tour accommodation can be arranged upon request.
Day 1: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast in Arusha, begin your safari with a drive to Tarangire National Park, a stunning landscape dotted with towering termite mounds and ancient baobab trees. Known for its large elephant herds and diverse birdlife, Tarangire is also home to lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, buffaloes, mongoose, and playful baboons.
Enjoy a day of wildlife viewing with a picnic lunch inside the park. In the late afternoon, travel towards the Ngorongoro area near Lake Manyara and check in at your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp (Budget lodge in Mto wa Mbu)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater around 6:30 am for a memorable game drive. The crater is the world’s largest unfilled volcanic caldera, spanning about 260 sq km with a depth of over 2,000 feet.
Spend approximately five hours exploring the crater floor, home to the Big Five — elephants, lions, buffalo, rhinos, and plenty of hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and other wildlife. Keep your camera ready for spectacular wildlife moments!
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo Pool, then ascend the crater walls and begin the drive back to Arusha. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport by evening, ending your safari with unforgettable memories.
Overnight: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch