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2-Day Safari
2-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire & Ngorongoro
- 2 days
- Northern Tanzania
- Private 4WD vehicle
- Mid-range accommodation
Overview:
A 2-day safari is the most compact way to experience Tanzania's northern parks without missing the highlights. Day 1 takes you into Tarangire National Park — Tanzania's elephant park, known for large herds and giant baobab trees — for a full afternoon game drive and overnight inside the park. Day 2 moves to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a full crater floor game drive, including the best chance in Tanzania of seeing black rhino. Both parks in two days: a tight but genuinely rewarding introduction to the northern circuit.
Trip Facts:
| Destinations | Tarangire National Park + Ngorongoro Crater |
| Duration | 2 days / 1 night inside national park |
| Accommodation | Mid-range tented camp (Tarangire area) |
| Vehicle | Private 4WD with pop-up roof |
| Departs from | Moshi or Arusha |
| Group size | Private or group joining |
| Best months | June–October (dry season) |
| Price | Starting from $1,965 USD per person |
Price per person
Starting from $1,965 USD
Mid-range accommodation · price varies with group size
Day-by-Day Itinerary — 2-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire & Ngorongoro
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Day 1: Moshi → Tarangire National Park
- Tarangire NP
After breakfast, depart Moshi for Tarangire National Park (approximately 3 hours). Arrive at the park gate, complete entry formalities, and begin an afternoon game drive through the park's baobab-studded landscape. The Tarangire River is the dry season magnet for wildlife — elephant herds of 50 or more, lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, and an exceptional variety of birds. Overnight at a mid-range tented camp inside or adjacent to the park. Dinner at camp.
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Day 2: Tarangire → Ngorongoro Crater → Moshi
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Early morning departure from Tarangire for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater (260 sq km, 600 m deep) for a full morning game drive on the crater floor. The crater supports all of the Big Five and one of Africa's last viable black rhino populations. Lion prides, spotted hyena, flamingos on the soda lake, and large elephant bulls are regular sightings. Picnic lunch inside the crater. Ascend the crater rim and drive back to Moshi, arriving late afternoon.
Included
Private 4WD safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional driver-guide for all game drives
All national park entry fees
Ngorongoro Crater vehicle fee
Concession fees for all nights inside parks
Mid-range tented camp or lodge accommodation (as itinerary)
All meals during the safari (full board inside parks)
Lunch box on Day 1
Drinking water throughout
Airport pickup and drop-off in Moshi/Arusha
Not Included
International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Personal travel and medical insurance (required)
Balloon safari (optional add-on — pricing on request)
Tips for driver-guide (expected — we advise on amounts)
Alcoholic beverages and personal spending
Any activities not listed in the itinerary
