Safari day
Day 1 · Arusha to Lake Manyara or Tarangire
- Drive from Arusha with picnic lunch; park choice based on season.
- Game drive focused on elephants, birdlife, and big cats.
- Overnight near the Ngorongoro area.
Ngorongoro in 2 days
2-Day Tanzania SafariNgorongoro Crater Adventure
Focused crater safari with a seasonal day in Lake Manyara or Tarangire.
Key parks: Ngorongoro Crater · Lake Manyara · Tarangire
Quick summary
- Duration: 2 days / 1 night
- Safari style: Classic Wildlife
- Best for: Short visits and first-time safari add-ons
- Best months: Jun to Oct for Tarangire; Dec to May for Manyara; year-round for Ngorongoro
- Group size: Private, 2 to 6 guests (custom groups on request)
- Accommodation: Lodges or tented camps near Ngorongoro
- Pricing: From $1,111 per person
Itinerary
Day by day
Safari day
Day 2 · Ngorongoro Crater game drive and return
- Descend into the crater for a half-day game drive.
- Picnic lunch on the crater floor, then return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro.
- Optional stop in Mto wa Mbu en route.
Includes
- All accommodations per itinerary.
- All meals per itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).
- All tours and entrance fees per itinerary (unless listed as excluded).
- All transportation and transfers per itinerary.
- Professional English-speaking naturalist driver/guide.
- Transportation in a custom safari 4x4 with viewing roof and guaranteed window seating.
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water.
- National Park gate fees, park commission, and government taxes (based on current rates).
Excludes
- International and domestic flights.
- Meals not listed.
- Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
- Optional tours.
- Single room supplement.
- Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, internet, etc.).
- Flight out of the Serengeti.
- Holiday supplement December 20 to January.
Seasonal guidance
Best time
June to October for dry roads and concentrated wildlife.
Shoulder months
January to February and November for warm days and fewer crowds.
Weather notes
Long rains March to May; park choice shifts between Manyara and Tarangire.
Trust signals
Review snippet
“The itinerary was well planned, and we never felt rushed.”
Herbert · SafariBookings
Licensing
Licensed local guides and registered operator. Documentation available on request.
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