2-Day Taste of Tanzania Safari

📌 Package Overview

Experience the beauty of Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit on this unforgettable 2-Day Taste of Tanzania Safari, carefully designed for travelers with limited time who want to experience two of the country's most iconic wildlife destinations. This short safari combines the giant elephant herds and ancient baobab trees of Tarangire National Park with the breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Your journey begins with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or pickup from your hotel in Arusha. Accompanied by a professional English-speaking safari guide in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle, you will enjoy exciting game drives, spectacular scenery, and excellent opportunities to spot Africa's famous wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and, with a little luck, the endangered black rhinoceros.

Whether you are beginning your Tanzanian adventure or looking for a short wildlife escape before heading to Zanzibar or returning home, this safari offers an authentic African experience filled with unforgettable memories.

Safari Highlights

● Explore Tarangire National Park: Famous for its large elephant populations and majestic baobab trees.
● Discover Ngorongoro Crater: One of Africa's best wildlife viewing destinations.
● The Big Five: Excellent opportunities to spot Africa's iconic Big Five.
● Custom 4×4 Transport: Private 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide.
● Scenic Landscapes: Breathtaking landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and abundant wildlife.
● In-Park Dining: Picnic lunches served inside the national parks.
● Quality Stay: Comfortable overnight stay in a carefully selected lodge or tented camp.
● Ideal Short Safari: Perfect option for visitors with limited travel time.
● Perfect Add-on: Great extension after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or before relaxing in Zanzibar.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 0: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) – Transfer to Arusha

• Activities: Airport Meet & Greet • Hotel Transfer • Safari Briefing
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by a representative from African Traces. After meeting your professional safari guide, enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Arusha.
Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel, recover from your flight, or explore the surrounding area at your leisure. Later in the evening, your guide will provide a comprehensive safari briefing, introducing you to the exciting adventure ahead and answering any questions you may have.
• Meals: Dinner
• Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

• Driving Time: Approximately 2.5–3 Hours
• Activities: Full-Day Game Drive
After breakfast, depart from Arusha at approximately 8:30 AM and travel towards Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's hidden wildlife gems.
Covering nearly 3,000 square kilometers, Tarangire is renowned for its impressive concentration of elephants, often seen moving in herds of hundreds. The park is equally famous for its towering baobab trees, some of which are believed to be over a thousand years old.
The Tarangire River serves as the park's primary water source, attracting an incredible variety of wildlife throughout the year, particularly during the dry season. During your game drive, you may encounter African elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, elands, oryx, lesser kudus, warthogs, and hundreds of bird species.
Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch inside the park while surrounded by the beauty of the African wilderness. In the late afternoon, continue to your lodge or tented camp where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and spend the night surrounded by nature.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp near Tarangire/Karatu

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha or Moshi

• Driving Time: Approximately 4 Hours to Arusha | 6 Hours to Moshi
• Activities: Crater Game Drive
After an early breakfast, depart for the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
You will descend approximately 600 meters (2,000 feet) into the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife sanctuaries.
The crater's unique ecosystem supports an exceptional concentration of wildlife, making it one of the best places in Tanzania to observe animals in a relatively small area. During your approximately 5-hour game drive, you may encounter black rhinoceros, African elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, seasonal flamingos, and numerous bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the famous Hippo Pool while taking in the incredible scenery. Following lunch, ascend the crater walls and begin your return journey to Arusha or Moshi.
You will arrive in the late afternoon or early evening, where you will be dropped off at your hotel, the airport, or another preferred location, marking the end of your unforgettable safari with African Traces.
• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Short Summary

Day 0: Arrival at Kilimanjaro (JRO) – Transfer to Arusha

Airport Meet & Greet, hotel transfer in Arusha, safari briefing, and dinner. (Overnight: Arusha)

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Full-day game drive in Tarangire featuring elephant herds and baobab trees, picnic lunch inside the park, then transfer to camp/lodge. (Overnight: Tarangire/Karatu)

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Return to Arusha / Moshi

5-hour game drive on the Ngorongoro Crater floor, picnic lunch at Hippo Pool, and evening drop-off in Arusha or Moshi.

📋 Safari Inclusions & Exclusions

Package Includes

All national park fees and crater service fees
Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
Private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing
Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary (or similar)
All meals as specified (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Unlimited bottled drinking water during game drives
Complimentary Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) transfers
Government taxes and transit fees

Package Excludes

International flights and visa fees for Tanzania
Travel & medical insurance
Tips for safari guide/driver and lodge staff
Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges/camps
Optional activities (e.g., Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari, Maasai Village Visit)
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, souvenirs)