2-day safari: Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater game viewing
Tanzania's largest elephant herds roam Tarangire, and the Ngorongoro Crater holds its own ecosystem 610 metres below the rim.
A 2-day private safari tour in Tanzania that takes you through Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game drives, an English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup included. Day one focuses on Tarangire's wildlife and baobab trees. Day two descends into the Ngorongoro Crater, a collapsed volcano that is home to elephants, rhinos, lions, buffalo, zebras and flamingos. Breakfast and dinner are provided both nights at Marera Valley Lodge.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Safari at Tarangire National Park
- Game drive in Tarangire National Park
- See elephants and other wildlife
- Enjoy lunch and dinner at lodge
Day 2: Visit Ngorongoro Crater and depart
- Explore Ngorongoro Crater wildlife
- See elephants, rhinos, lions, and more
- Have breakfast and lunch
- Travel to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
What’s included
- Breakfast and dinner both nights at Marera Valley Lodge.
- game drives through Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
- hotel pickup and all transport between sites.
- English-speaking guide for the full 2 days.
- Every day 08:00
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Two-day private safari in Tanzania visiting Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater with game drives, breakfast and dinner included.
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The experience
The tour starts with a game drive through Tarangire National Park, where you'll encounter Tanzania's largest herds of elephants alongside giraffes, greater kudu, gazelles, fringe-eared oryx and ashy starlings. The park's baobab trees, Adansonia digitata, stand among the wildlife, and the drive lets you move through the landscape at a pace that works for sighting. You stay overnight at Marera Valley Lodge with dinner and breakfast included.
Day two takes you to Ngorongoro Crater, a caldera formed when a volcano erupted and collapsed roughly two and a half million years ago. The crater is about 610 metres deep and covers 260 square kilometres. A game drive descends into the crater floor, where you'll see elephants, rhinos, lions, buffalo, wildebeest, hyenas, zebras and aquatic birds like flamingos and pelicans. The Maasai people also live within the conservation area, so you're moving through a landscape shaped by both wildlife and human settlement. After the crater, the tour returns toward Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.
Your guide speaks English throughout and handles all logistics: hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange transport to the starting point. The itinerary is fixed, which means the two parks, the overnight stay and the meals are all set. You show up and the day unfolds as planned. Children from age one are welcome, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with very young children.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 15 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).
What animals will I see on a game drive through Tarangire National Park?
Tarangire is home to Tanzania's largest elephant herds, along with giraffes, greater kudu, gazelles, fringe-eared oryx, hyenas and many bird species including the tiny ashy starling. The park's baobab trees are scattered across the landscape, so you'll see them during the drives as well.
How deep is the Ngorongoro Crater and what formed it?
The Ngorongoro Crater is approximately 610 metres deep and covers 260 square kilometres. It was created when a large volcano erupted and collapsed on itself roughly two and a half million years ago, forming a caldera.
Where do I stay during the 2-day safari?
You stay at Marera Valley Lodge both nights, with breakfast and dinner included at the lodge each day.
Is hotel pickup included in this tour?
Yes, hotel pickup is included, so your guide will collect you from your accommodation and handle all transport to and from the parks.
What language does the guide speak?
Your guide speaks English throughout the 2-day tour and provides commentary during all game drives and stops.
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2-day safari: Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater game viewing
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