2 Days Lodge Safari
For travelers with only a day or two to spare, this 2-day lodge safari packs two of Northern Tanzania’s strongest parks into the shortest possible itinerary. Tarangire National Park is known for some of the largest elephant herds in Tanzania, gathered around the Tarangire River and scattered among ancient baobab trees, while the Ngorongoro Crater offers one of the most concentrated wildlife experiences in Africa, with lion, elephant, buffalo, hippo and one of the country’s best chances of spotting the endangered black rhino, all within a single volcanic caldera.
Because both parks sit close together on the road between Arusha and Karatu, this itinerary covers serious ground without the long transfer days that come with reaching the Serengeti. It’s a popular choice as a standalone short break or as an add-on before or after a Kilimanjaro climb. Travelers with an extra day or two should consider our 3-Day Tanzania Lodge Safari, which adds Lake Manyara, or the 4-Day Tanzania Lodge Safari, which extends into the Serengeti itself.
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Landmark art museum |
| Depature |
Yes Required |
| Departure Time |
08.00AM |
| Return Time |
04.00AM |
| Included |
- All accommodation according to the itinerary
- Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
- Guaranteed window seat in safari vehicles/Jeep driven by experienced driver guides
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- All park entrance fees
- All government taxes
- All sightseeing and game viewing
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| Excluded |
- Domestic and International Flights
- Tanzania Visa Entry Fees
- Tips and Gratuities for the driver guide and cook
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
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Details
- Full game drive in Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best chances in Tanzania to spot the endangered black rhino
- Fast-paced 2-day, 1-night format, maximum wildlife viewing in minimum time
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and English-speaking driver-guide
- All park fees, game drives and meals included
- Overnight at a lodge or tented camp in the Karatu area
Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi for the drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant population, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife along the Tarangire River. You'll spend the day on a full game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park, then continue in the afternoon to a lodge or tented camp in the Karatu area for dinner and overnight.
Distance: Approx. 120 km from Arusha, full day including game drive
Activity: Full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Karatu
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, you depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive across its 260 km² floor of grassland, marsh and acacia forest. The crater is home to lion, elephant, buffalo and hippo, with flamingos around its soda lake and one of the most reliable black rhino populations in Tanzania. After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, you ascend the rim road and drive back to Arusha or Moshi, or transfer to the airport as arranged.
Distance: Crater floor game drive, then approx. 2-3 hours drive back to Arusha/Moshi
Activity: Full crater floor game drive
Accommodation: N/A, end of safari
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
