Tarangire & Ngorongoro Express in Tanzania: Tarangire, Ngorongoro

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2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Express

The Tarangire & Ngorongoro Express is a 2-day private safari in Tanzania covering Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Prices start from $620 per person for two or more sharing, with mid-range lodge.

From

$620 pp

Length

2 days

Route

Tarangire › Ngorongoro

Stay

Mid-range lodge

Best time

Year-round

Your route, day by day

Follow the route across Tanzania.

Short on time? Two days that still take in Tarangire's elephants and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.

Start: TarangireReal map of Tanzania

1Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire

Drive to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive, then a lodge overnight near the Crater.

TarangireArusha
2Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend at first light for a full crater game drive, then return to Arusha in the evening.

NgorongoroArusha

Know before you go

What you’ll find in Tarangire and Ngorongoro.

3.85°S, 36.00°E

Tarangire National Park

Elephant country: ancient baobabs, a permanent river and some of the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania.

Wildlife & sights: Elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, lions, leopards and more than 500 bird species.
Best time: The dry season from June to October concentrates animals along the Tarangire River; the green season is quieter and lush.
Guide tip: It is the easiest first park from Arusha, so it works well as an opening day.

Explore Tarangire

3.17°S, 35.58°E

Ngorongoro Crater

A collapsed volcano about 19 km across whose floor holds grassland, a soda lake and forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where wildlife is easy to find.

Wildlife & sights: Black rhino (with luck), lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos, flamingos and large bull elephants.
Best time: Year-round. Dry months from June to October give the clearest roads; the green season brings fewer vehicles and newborn animals.
Guide tip: Go down early. The crater is busiest mid-morning and animals are most active at first light.

Explore Ngorongoro

Highlights of this 2-day trip

Elephant herds in Tarangire
Ngorongoro Crater floor
Ideal add-on to a Kilimanjaro climb or business trip

Your trip is planned by our Arusha-based team, who drive these roads every week. Dates, pace, lodges and extras can all be changed before you confirm, and your written quote lists every park fee and inclusion.

Starting price per person

$620

USD, two or more sharing, standard season. Final price depends on dates, group size and accommodation.

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Questions about this trip

How much does the Tarangire & Ngorongoro Express cost?

It starts from $620 per person for 2 days with two or more travellers sharing. The final price depends on your dates, group size and the accommodation you choose, and is confirmed in a written quote.

What is the best time to do the Tarangire & Ngorongoro Express?

Year-round. The dry season from June to October concentrates animals along the Tarangire River; the green season is quieter and lush.

How many days do I need for Tarangire and Ngorongoro?

This itinerary uses 2 days, which is enough to cover 2 key places without rushing the longest drives. Extra nights can be added at any stop.

Is this trip private?

Yes. You travel in your own 4x4 with a dedicated guide, so you set the pace for photography and rest. Group-departure options are available on request.

What will I see in Tarangire?

Elephant country: ancient baobabs, a permanent river and some of the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Look for: Elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, lions, leopards and more than 500 bird species.

What will I see in Ngorongoro?

A collapsed volcano about 19 km across whose floor holds grassland, a soda lake and forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where wildlife is easy to find. Look for: Black rhino (with luck), lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos, flamingos and large bull elephants.