Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater
2 days—Explore Tanzania’s iconic wildlife parks, from Tarangire’s elephants to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
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Safari summary
Experience two of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations on a memorable Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater safari with Nelwen Tours & Safaris. This short Tanzania safari is ideal for travelers who want to discover incredible wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and the beauty of northern Tanzania in a limited amount of time.
Your adventure begins in Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, diverse wildlife, and beautiful scenery. During a game drive, you may encounter elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, buffalo, antelopes, and many species of birds. Tarangire offers an authentic African safari experience and excellent opportunities for wildlife photography.
The safari continues to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife areas. Descend into the crater for an exciting game drive across its vast floor, where wildlife is concentrated around grasslands, forests, wetlands, and lakes. The area is home to lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos, and other wildlife. With good fortune, you may also have the opportunity to see the endangered black rhinoceros.
This Tanzania safari combines the wildlife of Tarangire with the exceptional scenery and rich biodiversity of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It is suitable for couples, families, friends, solo travelers, photographers, and first-time visitors looking for a well-organized African safari.
Nelwen Tours & Safaris is a Tanzania-based tour operator offering private and group safari experiences, Kilimanjaro climbing, Zanzibar holidays, cultural tours, and customized Tanzania safari packages. Our experienced safari team helps travelers explore Tanzania comfortably while enjoying memorable wildlife encounters.
Choose the Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater safari for a compact yet rewarding Tanzania wildlife adventure featuring elephants, lions, spectacular landscapes, and unforgettable African safari experiences.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart from Arusha or Moshi and drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Explore the park’s beautiful landscapes, famous baobab trees, and large elephant herds while looking for lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, buffalo, and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. Explore the crater floor and discover its rich wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and, with luck, black rhinos. After lunch, ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha or Moshi, where your Tanzania safari ends.
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