A short but unforgettable escape: elephants and baobabs in Tarangire, then the wildlife-packed floor of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Perfect if you only have a weekend — or want a safari after your Kilimanjaro climb. In two days you visit two of Tanzania’s most rewarding parks, staying overnight in a luxury lodge on the Ngorongoro highlands.
Day one is all about Tarangire’s giants: elephants, baobabs and big cats. Day two takes you down into the Ngorongoro Crater, where you can see the Big Five in a single morning.
Morning pick-up in Arusha and a two-hour drive to Tarangire for a full day of game viewing along the Tarangire River. Continue to your luxury lodge in the Ngorongoro highlands for dinner.
Early descent into the crater for a game drive among lions, rhino, buffalo, hippos and flamingos. Picnic lunch on the crater floor, then return to Arusha in the late afternoon.
Hand-picked luxury lodges and exclusive tented camps in prime wildlife areas, with spacious en-suite rooms, fine dining and outstanding views.
Elephants, lions, black rhino, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, flamingos, warthogs and over 500 bird species.
It starts from $1,650 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, group size and choice of lodges, so ask us for an exact quote.
Ngorongoro Crater service fee, Park entrance and conservation fees, Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver, 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, All game drives as described in the itinerary, Accommodation as per the itinerary, Meals as listed for each day, Bottled drinking water during game drives and Transfers from your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport.
International flights, Tanzania visa fees, Travel insurance, Tips for your guide and lodge staff, Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses and Optional activities (e.g. hot-air balloon safari).
All year; Jun–Oct dry season.
It starts and ends in Arusha.
Yes. Every itinerary can be adjusted to your pace and interests: add a night, swap a lodge, or combine it with Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar. Just ask.
Skip the long drives and fly straight into the heart of the Serengeti for three days of big cats, vast plains and, in season, the Mara River crossings.
A relaxed luxury safari with time to enjoy Tarangire’s baobab landscapes and a full morning in the Ngorongoro Crater.
The classic northern-circuit safari: Tarangire’s elephants, two nights on the endless Serengeti plains and a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater.
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