Overview
This thrilling Safari explores two of Tanzania’s rich wildlife destinations of Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area to experience the “8th wonder of the world”, Ngorongoro Crater. The package features two nights accommodation on full board at premium lodges, transportation in 4x4wd Land Cruisers, English speaking professional guides, guaranteed window seats for game viewing and photography, park fees, game drives targeting the Big Five, a farewell lunch and airport transfers.
Highlights
- 1 night in Tarangire National Park at Tarangire Sopa Lodge
- 1 night in Ngorongoro Crater at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Length
- 2 nights, 3 days
- Starts and ends
- Arusha
- Travel style
- Road safari, Short break
- Vehicle
- Exclusive-use 4x4 Land Cruiser, window seat for everyone
- Priced for
- 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 travellers
- Can be changed?
- Yes, every safari is private and tailor-made
Day by day
Day 1 - Drive Arusha to TarangireTarangire Sopa Lodge
07:00 hrs Meet up with our hospitality Representative and your dedicated safari driver guide at your Arusha hotel/airport. After introductions and a pre-safari briefing, depart and drive to Tarangire National Park to arrive in the early afternoon for check-in and lunch at your lodge.
Afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy a swim in the lodges swimming pool before embarking on an afternoon game viewing drive in the park. The sixth largest national park in Tanzania. The park derived its name from the mighty Tarangire River that crosses through its beautiful landscape. Visitors to the park can expect to see large herds of thousands of zebra, wildebeest and cape buffalo. Other common resident animals include waterbuck, giraffe, dik dik, impala, eland, Grant's gazelle, vervet monkey, banded mongoose, and olive baboon. Predators in Tarangire include African lion, leopard, cheetah, caracal, honey badger, and African wild dog.
Meals & drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included); Drinks not included
Overnight: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Mid-range lodge located inside Tarangire National Park
Day 2 - Tarangire to Ngorongoro Conservation AreaNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
06:30hrs Embark on an early morning game drive in the park. One of the key attractions that have made Tarangire National Park to become internationally popular is its largest elephant population which in fact is considered to be the highest in the whole of Tanzania.
Return to the lodge for a sumptuous breakfast before check-out and your onward drive to your destination, the Ngorongoro Conservation area. Arrive in time for lunch in your lodge followed by some free time to relax and enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro crater below from the lodge lounge.
Later depart and descend to the floor of the crater for game viewing drives. Often described as the ‘Eighth’ wonder of the World, the Ngorongoro crater is so spectacular, a natural sanctuary for over 25,000 animals, including the black rhino. It is also a conservation area inhabited by the Masai tribe.
As the sun sets on the western side of the crater rim, ascend and drive to the lodge to arrive in time to refresh for dinner.
Meals & drinks: All meals included; Drinks not included
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Day 3 - Ngorongoro to Arusha & Departure
Breakfast in the lodge, check-out and drive to Arusha to arrive in the early afternoon for a farewell lunch at Gran Melia hotel hosted by Afio Mai Africa Safaris.
Later transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your travel home.
Note: A day room/s to relax and refresh before the transfer to the airport can be reserved at an extra cost if requested.
Meals & drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included); Drinks not included
Prices for 2026–2028
US dollars per person sharing a double or twin room, by group size and travel season.
| Group size | 1 Nov – 22 Dec 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 | 3 Jan – 31 Jan 2027 | 1 Feb – 28 Feb 2027 | 1 Mar – 31 Mar 2027 | 1 Apr – 31 May 2027 | 1 Jun – 31 Oct 2027 | 1 Nov – 22 Dec 2027 | 23 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 travellers | US$2,150 | US$2,655 | US$2,150 | US$2,455 | US$2,150 | US$1,960 | US$2,455 | US$2,150 | US$2,655 |
| 3 travellers | US$1,925 | US$2,426 | US$1,925 | US$2,226 | US$1,925 | US$1,735 | US$2,226 | US$1,925 | US$2,426 |
| 4 travellers | US$1,830 | US$2,335 | US$1,830 | US$2,135 | US$1,830 | US$1,640 | US$2,135 | US$1,830 | US$2,335 |
| 5 travellers | US$1,700 | US$2,205 | US$1,700 | US$2,005 | US$1,700 | US$1,510 | US$2,005 | US$1,700 | US$2,205 |
| 6 travellers | US$1,650 | US$2,152 | US$1,650 | US$1,952 | US$1,650 | US$1,455 | US$1,952 | US$1,650 | US$2,152 |
| Single room supplement | US$210 | US$330 | US$210 | US$330 | US$210 | US$150 | US$330 | US$210 | US$330 |
2027 Easter supplement: US$40 per person for travel on 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th April.
This tour is not available to solo travelers.
This tour accepts children who are 4 years and older.
Rates are per person in US dollars, sharing a double or twin room, and exclude international flights. Prices change if you alter the itinerary; ask us for a quote for your exact dates.
What's included
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Not included
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Drinks
Where you stay
We book one of these lodges or camps for each stop, depending on availability and your preference.
- Tarangire Sopa Lodge
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
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