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2-Day Fly-In Northern Circuit Safari: Tarangire National Park & Ngorongoro Crater

Duration

2 Days

Price Guide

From, $1070 P.p

This exciting 2-day fly-in safari offers an unforgettable adventure through two of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. The journey begins with a convenient flight into the Northern Circuit, allowing travelers to maximize their time exploring the wilderness. The first destination is Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, diverse birdlife, and beautiful landscapes. Visitors can enjoy a thrilling game drive while searching for lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and other wildlife.

After exploring Tarangire, the safari continues toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where travelers can enjoy the unique scenery of the highlands and the surrounding volcanic landscapes. The highlight of the second day is a game drive inside the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife areas. The crater is home to a high concentration of animals, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and flamingos, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.

This carefully designed fly-in safari is ideal for travelers with limited time who still want to experience the beauty and wildlife of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit. Combining the rich wildlife of Tarangire National Park with the spectacular landscapes and abundant animals of Ngorongoro Crater, the two-day adventure provides an exceptional safari experience. With professional safari guides, comfortable transportation, and carefully planned activities, guests can enjoy a memorable and efficient journey through some of Tanzania’s most iconic destinations.

2-DAY ITINERARY

Day-By-Day

DAY

1

Fly to Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with a scheduled morning flight to Arusha Airport, where you
will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide. After a short safari briefing,
depart by road for Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive of approximately two and a
half hours through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania. Upon arrival, enjoy a
full-day game drive in one of Tanzania’s most spectacular national parks, renowned for
its ancient baobab trees, vast savannahs, and impressive herds of elephants. The
Tarangire River attracts an abundance of wildlife throughout the year, offering excellent
opportunities to spot elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes,
impalas, warthogs, and more than 500 species of birds. A picnic lunch will be served at a
scenic site within the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.
In the late afternoon, depart the park and drive to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and a
relaxing overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Where You Will Stay
  • Farm of Dreams Lodge

DAY

1

Fly to Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with a scheduled morning flight to Arusha Airport, where you
will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide. After a short safari briefing,
depart by road for Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive of approximately two and a
half hours through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania. Upon arrival, enjoy a
full-day game drive in one of Tanzania’s most spectacular national parks, renowned for
its ancient baobab trees, vast savannahs, and impressive herds of elephants. The
Tarangire River attracts an abundance of wildlife throughout the year, offering excellent
opportunities to spot elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes,
impalas, warthogs, and more than 500 species of birds. A picnic lunch will be served at a
scenic site within the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.
In the late afternoon, depart the park and drive to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and a
relaxing overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Where You Will Stay
  • Central Serengeti Camp

DAY

2

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Flight Departure

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend
approximately 600 metres into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most
remarkable wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater boasts
one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa and offers an excellent chance to
spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, alongside lions, elephants,
buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and an impressive variety of
birdlife. Enjoy an extensive game drive across the crater floor while admiring its
spectacular scenery. A picnic lunch will be served at one of the scenic picnic sites before
continuing your wildlife exploration. In the afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back
to Arusha Airport, where you will board your scheduled flight to your next destination,
bringing your unforgettable Northern Tanzania fly-in safari to a close.
End of the Trip

Breakfast, Lunch

DAY

2

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Flight Departure

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend
approximately 600 metres into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most
remarkable wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater boasts
one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa and offers an excellent chance to
spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, alongside lions, elephants,
buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and an impressive variety of
birdlife. Enjoy an extensive game drive across the crater floor while admiring its
spectacular scenery. A picnic lunch will be served at one of the scenic picnic sites before
continuing your wildlife exploration. In the afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back
to Arusha Airport, where you will board your scheduled flight to your next destination,
bringing your unforgettable Northern Tanzania fly-in safari to a close.
End of the Trip

Breakfast, Lunch
  • Where You Will Stay

Tour Price Includes

All required park entry fees and applicable government taxes are covered.
All crater service and conservation fees are included
An experienced, English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the safari.

Price Tour Excludes

Flights to and from Tanzania are not included.
Guests are responsible for obtaining their own travel insurance.
Beverages are excluded unless specifically stated.

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