2-Day Fly-In Safari: Tarangire Giants & Ngorongoro Wonders
Tour Overview
Price Start From $ 1236 P er Person, 2 Pax
This short but spectacular 2-day fly-in safari is perfect for travelers who want to combine the convenience of air travel with the thrill of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Beginning with Tarangire National Park, you’ll encounter vast herds of elephants, towering baobab trees, and diverse birdlife along the Tarangire River. On Day 2, you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” where the Big Five roam freely in one of the most unique ecosystems on earth. After your crater adventure, you’ll return to Arusha Airport and connect with your flight back to Zanzibar. This itinerary blend efficiency with unforgettable experiences, making it ideal for those with limited time but a desire for maximum impact.
Arrive at Arusha Airport in the morning and meet your safari guide for a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers a classic safari experience with diverse wildlife including lions, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and over 500 bird species. The Tarangire River acts as a lifeline, drawing animals’ year-round, especially during the dry season when wildlife congregates in large numbers. Enjoy a full day of game drives, pausing for a picnic lunch in the park. In the late afternoon, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight in the nearby town of Karatu.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Kankari Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into this spectacular natural caldera, home to elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhinoceros. The crater floor offers one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa, making it one of the best places to spot the Big Five in a single day. Explore diverse habitats, from open grasslands to forested areas and the scenic soda lake often lined with flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending the crater walls and returning to Arusha Airport. Connect with your scheduled flight back to Zanzibar, concluding your short but unforgettable safari.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, enjoy a transfer game drive through Central Serengeti before departing toward Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands. This scenic region offers breathtaking views of rolling hills, volcanic landscapes, and Maasai villages. Along the way, enjoy wildlife sightings and cultural encounters. Arrive at your midrange lodge or camp in Karatu, where you can relax and take in the panoramic vistas. Dinner and overnight in the cool highland atmosphere.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Kankari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife havens. The crater floor supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhinoceros. Enjoy a half-day game drive exploring the crater’s diverse habitats, from open grasslands to forested areas and the scenic soda lake often lined with flamingos.
After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend the crater walls and continue your drive back to Arusha, where your safari concludes.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Safari Inclusions
- Accommodations during safari
- All meals as specified
- Transportation in a 4WD Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All national park entry fees
- Crater fees
- Mineral water during safari
- Soft drinks
- Domestic flight (go &return)
Safari Exclusions
- International airfares
- Alcohol
- Accommodation before and after safari
- Entry visas and vaccinations
- Personal items and expenses
- Laundry services
- Tips and gratuities for driver/guide
- Optional tours and excursions
- Travel insurance
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