Safari Overview
Experience a taste of Tanzania on our 2 days safari – witness the elephants & ancient baobab trees of Tarangire, search for the elusive Big 5 in the Ngorongoro Crater, in Ngorongoro you will wonder at how the Maasai and the wildlife share the same resources without harming each other. This tour offers mid-range accommodation and luxury upgrades are available
The Perfect Short Safari
For travellers with limited time, this 2-day itinerary delivers maximum wildlife impact across two entirely different ecosystems - without compromising on quality. Mid-range lodge accommodation is included; luxury upgrades to crater-rim lodges are available on request.
Daily Itinerary
Today you will drive to Tarangire for a full day game drive. One of Africa’s little-known gems. The landscape is incredibly diverse with a mix that is not found anywhere else on the northern safari circuit it is dotted with ancient baobab trees & large termite mounds & the Tarangire River is the only source of water during the dry season when the harsh sun suck the moisture from the landscape, baking the earth a dusty red while during the wet season you will experience dense bush & luscious high grasses. Famous for its large elephant population, it is also home to zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, water buck,baboons, & impala. Predators include lion, cheetah & leopard. The swamps are shared by flocks of birds green wood hoopoes, lovebirds, tallish herons, white bellied go-away birds & giant kingfishers. On drier ground you will find the kori bustard & the heaviest of the flying birds; the ostrich.
- Dinner and overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge
You will be picked up at your hotel and driven to the Ngorongoro Crater. Today you will be rewarded with a full day game drive in the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 & is one of the only places on earth where mankind & wild animals co-exist is harmony. You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands (optional at extra cost) where you will meet the Elders, Warriors, women & children & learn about the culture, beliefs & traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe. The Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever-present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor. You will Spot the endangered black rhino, wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s & Thomson’s gazelle &, giant tusked elephants plus lions & leopards, cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals & wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After your game you will drive back to Arusha town for dinner & overnight
Wildlife You'll Encounter
Between Tarangire and Ngorongoro, this 2-day safari offers access to one of Africa's most complete wildlife rosters. Here's what to expect - and where.
From Price
Minimum price only, based on 2 people sharing. Final pricing depends on season, availability and requested customizations.
| Package | From Price |
|---|---|
| Price for 2 People | From $690.00 per person |
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Best Time to Visit
Both Tarangire and Ngorongoro offer excellent game viewing year-round. Ngorongoro's closed ecosystem means it never truly has an "off season" - the crater delivers reliably in every month. Tarangire is most spectacular in the dry season when wildlife concentrations at the river are at their peak.
| Season | Months | Tarangire | Ngorongoro | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Dry | Jun - Oct | Best - river concentrations peak | Excellent year-round | Largest elephant herds; clear skies |
| Short Dry | Jan - Feb | Very Good | Excellent | Good visibility; calving season |
| Long Rains | Apr - May | Good - lush & green | Good - fewer visitors | Lowest prices; off-peak crowds |
| Short Rains | Nov - Dec | Good - migratory birds arrive | Good | Afternoon showers; lush landscapes |