In this tour we will cover the 2 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Tarangire National Park (1 night) and Ngorongoro Crater. Tour starts and ends at Arusha. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!
Short Itinerary
Day 1 - (Nov 22, 2024) Arusha to Tarangire. Game drives at Tarangire
Day 2 - (Nov 23, 2024) Transfer to Ngorongoro for Crater Tour (5 Hours) and transfer to Arusha
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Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.
Basic Camping Packages
Below are packages with basic camping for your private tour, starting on Nov 22, 2024, in a group of two adults.
On basic camping tours, you sleep in small dome tents that are pitched at campsites & bathrooms are shared. A cook travels with you & prepares meals.
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Option C1
- $712 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ngorongoro Campsite, Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your private tour,
starting on Nov 22, 2024, in a group of two adults.
Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks.
You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
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Option E1
- $701 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Omega View Hotel, Karatu from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024
Option E2
- $899 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024
Option E3
- $919 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp, Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024
Option E4
- $1,037 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Lemala Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024
Option E5
- $1,162 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge, Ngorongoro - Premier Room with Forest Views, Ngorongoro from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024
Option E6
- $1,812 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Ngorongoro - Suite, Ngorongoro from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024
A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arusha to Tarangire
Pick up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. Tanzania’s third largest National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe and zebra. Post the game drive, you will head back to your camp/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.
Day 2 - Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 Hours) to Arusha
On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descent at around 6:30 AM into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to your preferred location in Arusha by 6:00 PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.
Stay Locations
Day 1 - Karatu or Ngorongoro
Maps
Pre & Post Tour Hotels
Arusha is the base for safari tours in North Tanzania. If you need accommodation in Arusha before/after your safari tour you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below.
Single room:
- Crest Safari Lodge - USD 47
- Kutoka Lodge - USD 64
- Karama lodge - USD 113
- The African Tulip - USD 149
- Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 205
- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 375
Double sharing room:
- Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
- Kutoka Lodge - USD 46
- Karama lodge - USD 76
- The African Tulip - USD 112
- Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 120
- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 250
Triple sharing room:
- Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
- Kutoka Lodge - USD 40
- Karama lodge - USD 73
- The African Tulip - USD 93
- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 188
All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request
Addons
Add-on tours in Ngorongoro
Masai Village Tour: USD 25 per person
Olduvai Gorge museum visit: USD 35 per person
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Hike: USD 35 per person
Information on Ngorongoro Add-on tours
Add-on tours in Tarangire
Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Night Game Drives (for clients staying inside): USD 100-200 per person depending on lodge
Transfers
This tour starts from Arusha. Kilimanjaro airport is the nearest international airport and Arusha airport is the nearest domestic airport. Please check our page on how to get to Arusha
Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pickup or drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle
Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Arusha airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 25 per vehicle
Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 50 per vehicle
InterCity transfers
Transfer from Moshi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 100 per vehicle
Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 275 per vehicle
Flights
We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
Intercity Flights
From Zanzibar to Arusha: From USD 100 per person (Morning flight)
From Dar es salaam to Arusha: From USD 90 per person (Morning flight)
From Arusha to Zanzibar: From USD 170 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
From Arusha to Dar es salaam: From USD 110 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
Note: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size
Meals
Day 1 - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
Day 1 - Arusha to Tarangire takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km)
Day 2 - Tarangire to NCA takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (108 km)
Day 2 - NCA to Arusha takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (154 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Inclusions
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
Concession/ Camping Fees.
Daily game drives while on Safari.
A professional driver/ guide.
4x4 Land Cruiser.
All Taxes and VAT.
Meals as per itinerary.
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
Exclusions
International flights.
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Tips.
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
In this tour we will cover the 2 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Tarangire National Park (1 night) and Ngorongoro Crater. Tour starts and ends at Arusha. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!

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Our minimum requirement for operation is only one client. So we can offer the tour any day of the year for you