2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Special Departure Package

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Tour Summary

Tour Overview

Escape the city and experience the best of Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit on this 2-day Special Departure, designed exclusively for volunteers, NGO staff, expatriates, teachers, digital nomads, international students, and long-term residents. Journey through the iconic landscapes of Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, before exploring the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations. Traveling in a shared 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional guide, you'll enjoy comfortable accommodation, excellent wildlife viewing, and the chance to spot the Big Five all at an exceptional value with like minded travelers.

Day-by-Day

Package Itinerary

Day 1 Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Day 1 drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha in the morning aboard a shared 4×4 safari vehicle and travel to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's hidden gems and a favorite among wildlife enthusiasts. Covering nearly 2,850 square kilometers, the park is renowned for its ancient baobab trees, sweeping savannahs, seasonal wetlands, and the year round Tarangire River, a vital water source that attracts exceptional concentrations of wildlife during the dry season. Tarangire is especially famous for its impressive elephant herds, often numbering in the hundreds, as well as lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, elands, and more than 550 bird species. Stop to enjoy lunch at a designated picnic area surrounded by nature before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, proceed to Marera Valley Lodge near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge | Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Marera Valley Lodge
Marera Valley Lodge room suite
Marera Valley Lodge dining and lounge area
Marera Valley Lodge exterior view
Marera Valley Lodge preview
Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha

Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater safari and return to Arusha

Journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend more than 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. Often referred to as Africa's Garden of Eden, the crater forms a natural wildlife sanctuary supporting one of the highest densities of animals on the continent. Explore its diverse ecosystems, including open grasslands, acacia forests, freshwater springs, marshes, and Lake Magadi, each attracting a remarkable variety of wildlife. Keep watch for the Big Five, including the endangered black rhinoceros, as well as lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, wildebeests, zebras, and thousands of flamingos along the soda lake. Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic site on the crater floor before continuing your game drive. In the late afternoon ascend the crater rim and return to Arusha, bringing your unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure to a memorable close.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch | END OF OUR SERVICES
What’s Covered

Package Includes & Excludes

Package Includes

  • Shared 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional safari guide
  • 1 night's accommodation
  • Park fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater fee
  • Picnic lunches
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Return transport from Arusha
  • Government taxes and VAT

Package Excludes

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tanzania visa
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
Add-Ons

Optional Activities

Maasai village visit during safari
Maasai Village Visit
Optional add-on
Hot air balloon safari
Balloon Safari
Optional add-on
Guided nature walk in Ngorongoro conservation area
Walking Safari
Optional add-on
Starting From
USD 480
Per Person
Duration2 Days / 1 Night
Safari TypeSpecial Departure
Target GroupExpats & Residents
VehicleShared 4×4 Jeep
TransferArusha Pick & Drop
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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

This 2-day group joining safari is exclusively curated for volunteers, NGO personnel, expatriates, teachers, digital nomads, international students, and long-term residents living in or visiting Tanzania. It provides an exceptional opportunity to experience the Northern Safari Circuit's top highlights over a short getaway while sharing transport and guiding costs with like-minded travelers.
Tarangire National Park is celebrated for its majestic, ancient baobab trees and some of the largest herds of African elephants in the world, frequently numbering in the hundreds. The year-round Tarangire River serves as a critical lifeline, attracting tremendous wildlife concentrations including lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, elands, and over 550 bird species across sweeping savannahs and seasonal wetlands.
Marera Valley Lodge is a charming mid-range lodge situated near the town of Karatu along the Ngorongoro Conservation Area corridor. Surrounded by lush gardens and rolling valley views, the lodge features spacious cottages with en-suite bathrooms, cozy bedding, hot showers, an inviting swimming pool, and an open-air restaurant serving freshly prepared dinner and breakfast.
Yes, on Day 2 you will descend over 600 meters directly into the floor of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Often called Africa's Garden of Eden, this UNESCO World Heritage Site supports one of the highest densities of wildlife on the continent, allowing you to explore open grasslands, Lerai Forest, and Lake Magadi while searching for the complete Big Five, including the endangered black rhinoceros.
Yes, the starting price of USD 480 per person includes all mandatory government and park fees. This covers Tarangire National Park entrance fees, Ngorongoro Conservation Area entry fees, the Ngorongoro Crater descent vehicle fee, 1 night of accommodation, specified picnic lunches and dinners, bottled drinking water, and professional guide services in a shared 4×4 pop-up roof Land Cruiser.
The safari begins with a morning pickup in Arusha before heading to Tarangire National Park on Day 1, and concludes on Day 2 with a late afternoon transfer back to Arusha after your Ngorongoro Crater game drive. We can also assist with convenient drop-offs at your Arusha hotel or local residences upon return.