Ngorongoro and Tarangire whistle-stop!
For those short on time, this safari is the perfect way to see the best of Tanzania’s wildlife in just 2 days. Dropping down to the Ngorongoro Crater, a “must see” destination, home to over 25,000 animals and your best chance of seeing the “Big Five”. You can also enjoy the spectacular scenery of Tarangire, where families of elephants congregate year-round by the Tarangire River.
Highlights
- Tarangire National Park – Game drive
- African Rift Valley – Viewpoint
- Serengeti National Park – Game drive
- Ngorongoro Crater – Game drive
- Safari Type: Wildlife Private safari:
- From: Arusha/ Moshi
- To: Arusha/ Moshi
- Min. number to guarantee tour: 2
- Max number of participants: 7 per vehicle (Window seat guaranteed)
- Departure day: any day of your choice
Day 1: Arusha/ Moshi (Tarangire National Park)
After a short safari briefing in the morning, you will travel southwest towards the Tarangire National Park. The park has a diversity of landscapes including grass, acacia woodlands and forests and it is a popular place for its huge elephant herds and animals gathering at the river and swamps. Animals range from swarms of yellow breasted lovebirds to kudus, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and impalas. Did you Know that, the park also boasts over 550 different bird species? and the most diverse in Africa, including the Kori Bustard, the heaviest flying bird in the World! Predators include lions, leopards and hyenas, while wild dogs are rare. In the late afternoon, you will leave the park to travel to a nearby campsite, where you will spend the night in booked accommodation.
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater-Arusha
After an early breakfast, you will drive to the fascinating wildlife arena of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a “one not to miss” safari destination in Africa. Home to more than 25,000 large mammals, it is not unusual to see all of the ‘Big Five’ (buffalo, elephant, rhino, lion and leopard) in a single day. The crater named, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is over 260km² (100 miles²) and was formed when a massive volcano exploded and collapsed on itself 2 – 3 million years ago. It is now the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world and often referred to as “Africa’s Eden”. Driving through the Ngorongoro Highlands, you will arrive at the crater rim and then descend down 610m (2000 ft) onto its floor to start your wildlife game viewing. Late afternoon you will start your journey back to your hotel in Arusha/ Moshi or transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport.
What is included
- Full board accommodation at safari lodges as per itinerary
- Exclusive use of 4WD safari vehicle and English-speaking driver guide
- All Park fees and Crater fees
- Game drives as indicated in the itinerary
- Bottled mineral water while on game drives
- Prices are based on 2 people sharing a room at the safari lodges
What is not included
- Drinks of choice at safari lodges
- Extra excursions / services available at safari lodges
- Items of a personal nature, such as laundry, phone calls & snacks
- Deviation from the safari itinerary provided
- Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
- Hotel accommodation in Arusha; can be booked on request
Wildlife Safaris (Ngorongoro and Tarangire)