2-Days Mid-Range Lodge Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro
Tour Overview
Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater offer a fantastic two-day safari, perfect for those with limited time. In just two days, you’ll get to see a wide variety of wildlife, including the famous Big Five: lions, buffalo, leopards, elephants, and rhinos, along with many other amazing animals. These two destinations are close to each other, so you’ll spend less time driving and more time enjoying the beauty of nature and your safari experience.
Seasonal Months & Best Time to Travel
Highlighted months indicate the peak/optimal seasonal period for this tour.
Day-by-Day Summary
| Days | Main Destination | Accommodation | Meal Plan |
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Tarangire National Park | Kankari Lodge | Full Board FB |
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area | No accommodation | Half Board HB |
Tour Quick Facts
Tour Class
Mid-range Tour :This safari includes comfort-focused hand-picked lodges and camps.
Group Type
Shared group tour : Join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
Start Day
Can start any day :If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Customization
Can be customized :Request minor changes to accommodations and destinations.
Single Travelers
Suitable for single travelers : Solo travelers can join, requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
Minimum Age
Minimum age of 5 years :Children and families are welcome under parental guidance.
Tour Rates & Pricing
Below are our rates for travelers visiting as a group. Discounts are available for larger parties, making group travel more affordable and enjoyable. Whether you are planning a family trip, a getaway with friends, or a special event with colleagues, our group rates are designed to offer better value while keeping the experience comfortable and convenient. Please contact us for more details on pricing, availability, and any special arrangements for your group.
- Per Person Pricing:All rates listed are per person and do not include international flights.
- Solo Travel: Solo travelers are welcome; however, the tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
- Age Requirements: Children aged 5 and above are allowed and discounted. Free entrance fees apply for children under 5 years old.
Please Note: All rates are subject to change based on availability, seasonality, and any updates to park fees, taxes, or tourism levies. We recommend contacting us directly to confirm pricing for your specific travel dates and group size.
Group Pricing Rates
| Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
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| $2,050 | $1,280 | $1,227 | $1,073 | $1,063 | $971 | n/a* |
Day by Day Experience
Tarangire National Park
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (Morning), our tour guide will pick you up from there or from the hotel in Arusha to begin the beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. You will travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle.
Tarangire National Park is well known for its biodiversity, including large elephant herds, and features a diversity of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savanna, with the Tarangire River winding its way through the parklands. You may have the experience of seeing a lion stalking its prey or leopards relaxing in the trees above.
Once the game drive is complete, you will return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Game drive status for all day : Full game drive Morning to evening.
Distance from Arusha to Tarangire: ~120 km
Travel Time: Approx. 2 to 2.5 hours
Tarangire National Park
Full Board FB
4X4 Safari Car with Pop up Roof
Kankari Lodge
Wildlife to Spot
Included Activities & Experiences
Ngorongoro Crater Return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
You’ll depart from the lodge after breakfast at 6:00 AM for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive takes about two hours to reach the Ngorongoro gate. You’ll embark on a full-day crater tour game drive with a picnic lunch. In the late afternoon, you’ll drive to Arusha city or Kilimanjaro airport, where our safari ends.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the one of the world Heritage site under natural and cultural criteria. Once you descend into the crater, you will have a great chance to spot the Big Five animals, including prides of lions, Herds of buffalos, elephants, Leopards and black rhinos; bird species like flamingos in the crater lakes; and the amazing natural environment inside the crater. Be ready to see many varieties of wild animals here within a minute.
Distance from Manyara to Arusha: ~170 km
Travel Time: Approx. 4–4.5 hours
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost and upon request.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Half Board HB
4X4 Safari Car with Pop up Roof , Airport transfers
Wildlife to Spot
Included Activities & Experiences
What's Included
Included
- All applicable park entry fees as per the program.
- Government taxes & local levies.
- Unlimited game drives/all activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- Service of an English-speaking professional driver guide
- Private Transport in a customized pop-up top 4 x 4 Safari land cruiser with plugs to charge mobile, and camera, also with an intercooler to keep drinks cold & and a full AC system.
- Pick up and drop off at the airport. (Arusha and Kilimanjaro region)
- Picnic Lunch or hot Lunch on safari depending on the onward program.
- Meals on Full board and accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade) on safari as indicated on the program shared.
- Unlimited drinking water (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Refreshments during safari in Safari vehicle.
- Two binocular in Car
- 24 Hours office Support
- emergency helicopter and fixed-wing air ambulance evacuations across Tanzania
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Domestic Flight
- Medical/luggage Insurance.
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10-20 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, Visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)
- Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set menu meals are part of the package.