2-Day Fly-in Safari - Tarangire & Ngorongoro
Overview
Tour Overview
Tanzania Safari: Embark on a brief, yet captivating, Tanzanian safari to Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, offering glimpses of stunning landscapes, expansive
Day by Day
Itinerary
Zanzibar - Ngorongoro Crater
Day 1Zanzibar - Ngorongoro Crater Zanzibar - Ngorongoro Crater In the morning, you'll take a flight from Zanzibar to Arusha where you'll be met and driven to the Ngorongoro Crater. The drive is approximately 2 hours. Often hailed as the 8th Natural Wonder of the World, the Ngorongoro Crater is the planet's largest unbroken crater. Around 2 million years ago, the Ngorongoro Volcano erupted, causing its walls to collapse. This event led to the formation of a natural enclosure with towering 600-meter walls. Presently, spanning over 19 kilometers in width, the Ngorongoro Crater features expansive areas of acacia forest, swamps bustling with hippos, and open grasslands. Amidst this vibrant ecosystem, the Maasai people tend to their cattle, coexisting with buffalo and wildebeest. Your lunch will be enjoyed within the crater, and as the day draws to a close, you'll be guided to your dinner and overnight accommodation. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro
Tarangire National Park
Day 2Tarangire National Park Tarangire National Park Following breakfast, embark on a journey to Tarangire National Park for an enthralling game drive. Covering an expansive 3,000 square kilometers, Tarangire is renowned for its abundant elephant population and iconic baobab trees. The park derives its name from the meandering Tarangire River that traverses its expanse. Particularly remarkable during the dry season (June - November), Tarangire showcases wildlife concentrations akin to those in the Serengeti. With its diverse habitats and the permanent water source of the Tarangire River, the park boasts a population of over 2,000 elephants and hosts 500 bird species. You'll enjoy lunch within the park before returning to Arusha, and from there, proceed to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River) High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more HippoCommon HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (S
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
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We had the opportunity to go for a 2 day safari with Mountain Warriors. The safari started with pick-up at hotel in Zanzibar, then traveling by air to Arusha, pick-up at Arusha getting straight out to Tarangire with our excellent guide...
We had the luxury of having Victor as our safari guide and he was absolutely brilliant. We also stayed at the signature safari lodge for the night which was such an unforgettable experience. The food and staff was lovely and I heard lions...
I booked a last minute budget safari with Mountain Warriors as a solo traveler. Rosemary was very prompt in answering my initial request and fitting me into a tour that fit my wants and needs. My guide, Walter, was very knowledgeable about...
Great value for money. Mountain warriors organized accommodation, meals, transport and guides for a safari and tour of hot springs and materuni waterfall. Our guide, kefas, for the safari was fantastic at finding the animals. We managed to...
I had an incredible experience thanks to my guide Keffers. He was professional and friendly. He knew exactly where to go and always positioned the car in the best position so we had the best views and photos. We saw everything we hoped for...
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