2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

Make the most of a short stay in Tanzania with two unforgettable days in Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Look for elephant herds among Tarangire’s baobabs, then descend into the crater for a full day of wildlife viewing.

The route

Two parks, one remarkable journey

Places along your route01 / 02
Elephants and a safari vehicle beneath baobab trees in Tarangire

Tarangire National Park

Follow elephant herds and wildlife along the Tarangire River beneath ancient baobabs.

Zebras grazing across the Ngorongoro highlands

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the crater for a full game drive across its remarkable wildlife-rich floor.

Wildlife route at a glance

  1. 01Arusha
  2. 02Tarangire
  3. 03Ngorongoro Crater
  4. 04Arusha

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart early from Arusha for a full day game drive in Tarangire. Look out for massive elephant herds and predators along the river. In the late afternoon, drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater first thing in the morning. Enjoy a 5-6 hour game drive in this incredible natural amphitheater. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before driving back to Arusha.