2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari
trip overview
Two of northern Tanzania's classic parks in two days.
This 2-day safari covers Tarangire National Park's elephant herds and baobab plains, followed by a full day inside the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the densest concentrations of wildlife on earth. You'll travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle with an experienced driver-guide, staying overnight at Eileen's Trees Inn — a mid-range lodge conveniently placed between both parks.
day-by-day itinerary
Where you go, what you do, and where you sleep each night.
You'll stay one night at Eileen's Trees Inn, positioned within easy reach of both parks. Additional accommodation before or after the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.
Tarangire National Park
Your driver-guide collects you in the morning and heads south-west into Tarangire National Park. Tarangire holds more elephants than anywhere else in Tanzania, with herds of 50 to 100 gathering along the Tarangire River, alongside lions, leopards, giraffes and over 550 recorded bird species.
The park's baobab-scattered plains give it a landscape unlike anywhere else in the north. You'll spend the day driving through it with stops wherever wildlife appears, before heading to Eileen's Trees Inn for the night, roughly a 1–2 hour drive from the park.
Ngorongoro Crater — Tour Ends
An early start takes you down into the Ngorongoro Crater — a collapsed volcano 600 metres deep and 260km² wide, home to more than 30,000 animals. Expect the highest density of lions in Africa, resident black rhino, large bull elephants and flamingos gathered at the soda lake on the crater floor.
You'll spend the day driving the crater floor with a picnic lunch included, before climbing back up to the rim and being transferred onward to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, marking the end of your tour.
what's included
Exactly what's covered — and what isn't.
- Experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- 1 night at Eileen's Trees Inn (mid-range, twin/double occupancy)
- Meals as listed on the day-by-day itinerary above
- Ground transportation throughout in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Drinking water on game drives
- All national park entry fees for Tarangire & Ngorongoro
- International or domestic flights
- Travel & medical insurance (required)
- Alcoholic & bottled soft drinks
- Souvenirs & personal expenses
- Tips for your driver-guide — guideline $20–25/day
- Additional accommodation before or after the tour
Important to know before booking
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost — ask us when booking if you need a night either side.
- A Tanzania e-Visa is required for most nationalities — apply at immigration.go.tz at least 3 weeks before travel.
- A yellow fever certificate may be required depending on your transit country. See our Tanzania vaccinations guide for details.
- Wildlife sightings depend on season and location and cannot be guaranteed.
pricing
What you'll pay — no hidden extras.
| Option | Price per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2-day safari 1 night at Eileen's Trees Inn, meals as listed |
$699 | Per person, twin/double sharing |
Payment & extras
A deposit confirms your booking, with the balance due before departure. Full terms are on our booking policy page.
Additional accommodation before or after the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.
Ready to book this safari?
Reach out and we'll confirm availability at Eileen's Trees Inn for your dates and send you a full quote.
frequently asked questions
Questions we get asked most often.
The tour starts with pick-up from Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on Day 1, and ends at the Ngorongoro Crater rim on Day 2 with a transfer back to Arusha or the airport.
Yes. Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost — just let us know when booking.
It's a compact itinerary, best suited to travelers with limited time who still want a proper taste of both Tarangire's elephants and the Ngorongoro Crater. If you have more time, our 3-day itinerary adds Lake Manyara National Park as well.
Most nationalities need a Tanzania e-Visa, available at immigration.go.tz. A yellow fever certificate may also be required depending on your transit country — check with your doctor or travel clinic before departure.
You'll stay one night at Eileen's Trees Inn — a mid-range lodge positioned within easy reach of both parks.
We recommend taking out travel insurance as soon as you confirm your booking. Full cancellation and payment terms are on our booking policy page.
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