Tanzania
2 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Group Joining Safari
Starts in Arusha · Ends in Arusha
At a glance
Overview
A short, good-value taste of northern Tanzania. Spend the first afternoon among the elephant herds and giant baobabs of Tarangire National Park, sleep in the cool highlands near Karatu, then descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full morning of game viewing before heading back to Arusha. You share the vehicle and guide with other travellers on the same dates.
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Country
- Tanzania
- Start / end
- Arusha to Arusha
- Places visited
- Arusha · Tarangire · Karatu · Ngorongoro Crater
- Best time
- All year (June–October is the dry season, when Tarangire is at its busiest with elephants)
- Price
- On request
Key inclusions
- Shared 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional driver-guide
- Full board on safari
Places you'll visit
Route
- Arusha
- Road Tarangire
- Road Karatu
- Road Ngorongoro Crater
- Road Arusha
Day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire – Karatu
Your guide collects you from your Arusha hotel in the morning and the group drives south-west to Tarangire National Park, about two to three hours away.
Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and the Tarangire River, which draws wildlife throughout the dry months. After a game drive and a picnic lunch in the park, you continue up the Rift Valley escarpment to the Karatu area.
Overnight
Overnight at a mid-range lodge in the Karatu area.
Meals
Lunch Dinner
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Day 2: Karatu – Ngorongoro – Arusha
After an early breakfast you drive up to the crater rim and descend about 600 metres onto the floor of Ngorongoro Crater. Lions, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, hippos and, with luck, the crater’s black rhinos live in this enclosed caldera.
You enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor, then climb back out and drive to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.
Meals
Breakfast Lunch
End of the safari.
Where you stay
Accommodation
Good to know
What's included
What's included
- Park entrance and conservation fees for every park in the itinerary
- Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof (joining group — you travel with other guests)
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation as listed in the day-by-day plan
- Meals as listed in the day-by-day plan (full board while on safari)
- Drinking (mineral) water in the vehicle during game drives
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Arusha hotel
What's not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for your guide and lodge staff
- Drinks other than drinking water in the vehicle
- Personal items such as laundry, phone calls and souvenirs
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary (for example a hot-air balloon flight)
Photos
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
When can I do this safari?
We run this itinerary all year round. Tell us your preferred travel dates and we will plan the safari around them.
How much does this safari cost?
Prices are on request. Your quotation depends on your travel dates, group size and choice of accommodation — send us an enquiry and we will prepare a free quote for you.
Can I customise this itinerary?
Yes. Our safaris are tailor-made — we can adjust the number of days, the lodges and the activities to suit you. Tell us what you would like to change when you enquire.
What's included in this safari?
Highlights of the inclusions: shared 4x4 safari vehicle, professional driver-guide, full board on safari. The full lists of what is and is not included are in the "What's included" section above.
What is a joining (group) safari?
You share the safari vehicle and guide with other travellers on the same itinerary, which keeps the cost down. Everyone has a window seat and access to the pop-up roof. If you would rather travel only with your own party, ask us for the private version.
Can I do this safari on a tight schedule?
Yes — it starts and ends in Arusha within two days, so it fits well before or after a Kilimanjaro climb or a Zanzibar beach stay.
How do I book?
Send us an enquiry. We will contact you to discuss your plans, then send your quotation. Once you are happy with it, you confirm the booking with a deposit and your safari is confirmed.
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Tailor-made
Customise this safari
Change the days, the lodges or the activities — we will tailor this itinerary to you.
Simple booking
How booking works
- 1 Enquire Send your dates and group size
- 2 Consultation We discuss your plans with you
- 3 Quotation You receive your tailored quote
- 4 Deposit Confirm with a deposit
- 5 Confirmed Your safari is booked
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