2-Day Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire National Park

Day 1: Tarangire National Park

07:00 AM

Depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park (2.5-hour drive).

09:30 AM

Enter the park and begin a morning game drive, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more.

12:30 PM

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.

01:30 PM

Continue with an afternoon game drive, exploring the Tarangire River and baobab-dotted landscapes.

05:00 PM

Exit the park and drive to Karatu/Mto wa Mbu for overnight stay.

07:00 PM

Dinner and overnight at a midrange lodge or campsite.

06:30 AM

Early breakfast and drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

08:30 AM

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive, spotting the Big Five and other wildlife.

12:30 PM

Have a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater.

02:00 PM

Continue the game drive, then ascend from the crater

03:30 PM

Start the drive back to Arusha (about 3.5-4 hours)

06:00 PM

Arrive in Arusha and drop-off at your hotel or airport