Game drive on a Tanzania northern circuit safari
2-Day Safari

2-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire & Ngorongoro

  • 2 days
  • Northern Tanzania
  • Private 4WD vehicle
  • Mid-range accommodation
Overview:

A 2-day safari is the most compact way to experience Tanzania's northern parks without missing the highlights. Day 1 takes you into Tarangire National Park — Tanzania's elephant park, known for large herds and giant baobab trees — for a full afternoon game drive and overnight inside the park. Day 2 moves to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a full crater floor game drive, including the best chance in Tanzania of seeing black rhino. Both parks in two days: a tight but genuinely rewarding introduction to the northern circuit.

Trip Facts:
DestinationsTarangire National Park + Ngorongoro Crater
Duration2 days / 1 night inside national park
AccommodationMid-range tented camp (Tarangire area)
VehiclePrivate 4WD with pop-up roof
Departs fromMoshi or Arusha
Group sizePrivate or group joining
Best monthsJune–October (dry season)
PriceStarting from $1,965 USD per person

Price per person

Starting from $1,965 USD

Mid-range accommodation · price varies with group size

Day-by-Day Itinerary — 2-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire & Ngorongoro

01

Day 1: Moshi → Tarangire National Park

  • Tarangire NP

After breakfast, depart Moshi for Tarangire National Park (approximately 3 hours). Arrive at the park gate, complete entry formalities, and begin an afternoon game drive through the park's baobab-studded landscape. The Tarangire River is the dry season magnet for wildlife — elephant herds of 50 or more, lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, and an exceptional variety of birds. Overnight at a mid-range tented camp inside or adjacent to the park. Dinner at camp.

02

Day 2: Tarangire → Ngorongoro Crater → Moshi

  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Early morning departure from Tarangire for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater (260 sq km, 600 m deep) for a full morning game drive on the crater floor. The crater supports all of the Big Five and one of Africa's last viable black rhino populations. Lion prides, spotted hyena, flamingos on the soda lake, and large elephant bulls are regular sightings. Picnic lunch inside the crater. Ascend the crater rim and drive back to Moshi, arriving late afternoon.

Included

  • Private 4WD safari vehicle with pop-up roof

  • Professional driver-guide for all game drives

  • All national park entry fees

  • Ngorongoro Crater vehicle fee

  • Concession fees for all nights inside parks

  • Mid-range tented camp or lodge accommodation (as itinerary)

  • All meals during the safari (full board inside parks)

  • Lunch box on Day 1

  • Drinking water throughout

  • Airport pickup and drop-off in Moshi/Arusha

Not Included

  • International flights

  • Tanzania visa fees

  • Personal travel and medical insurance (required)

  • Balloon safari (optional add-on — pricing on request)

  • Tips for driver-guide (expected — we advise on amounts)

  • Alcoholic beverages and personal spending

  • Any activities not listed in the itinerary

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Maluku Global Tours and Safaris

Tanzania tour operator based in Moshi, Kilimanjaro. We arrange safaris, Kilimanjaro climbs, Zanzibar holidays, and day trips.