Perfect for
- ?Honeymooners and couples on a short luxury getaway
- ?Zanzibar travelers adding a safari to a beach holiday
- ?Photographers chasing Tarangire and crater scenes
- ?Luxury travelers with limited time on safari
Short luxury safari
A short, high-end Tanzania safari built around Tarangire and Ngorongoro
This 2-day Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire luxury safari is designed for honeymooners, couples, Zanzibar travelers, photographers, and luxury travelers who want a concentrated dose of iconic Tanzania wildlife with a private safari vehicle and a luxury lodge.
Package highlights
- ?Tarangire National Park elephant and baobab safari
- ?Ngorongoro Crater Big Five safari
- ?Private 4x4 vehicle and English-speaking safari guide
- ?Luxury lodge accommodation with full-board safari meals
Package price
2-Day Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire Luxury Safari prices
Luxury short-safari pricing based on a private safari vehicle and luxury lodge accommodation according to the itinerary. Prices reduce as group size grows.
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Solo traveler | USD 1,790 |
| 2 adults | USD 1,290 pp |
| 4 adults | USD 1,090 pp |
| 6 adults | USD 990 pp |
Day-by-day itinerary
Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater by private 4x4
The safari begins in Arusha with a full day in Tarangire National Park and a night at a luxury lodge near the Ngorongoro Highlands, then descends into the Ngorongoro Crater on day two before returning to Arusha in the evening.
1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park, full game drive among baobabs and elephant herds, picnic lunch in the park, afternoon safari, then drive to a luxury lodge near Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Program
- ?Arusha departure, Tarangire game drive, picnic lunch, afternoon safari, and luxury lodge transfer near Karatu.
Expected animals
- ?Elephants 99%, giraffes 95%, zebras 95%, buffaloes 90%, lions 60-70%, and warthogs 90%.
Accommodation
Luxury lodge near Karatu
Meal plan: Full Board.
2
Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha
Early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a Big Five game drive on the crater floor, picnic lunch at the hippo pool, continue the crater safari, then ascend and drive back to Arusha for evening arrival.
Program
- ?Crater descent, Big Five game drive, picnic lunch at the hippo pool, crater safari, and return to Arusha.
Expected animals
- ?Lions 95%, black rhino 40-60%, hippos 95%, elephants 75%, zebras 99%, and buffaloes 99%.
Accommodation
No overnight stay included
Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
Accommodation used
Luxury lodge near the Ngorongoro Highlands
This short safari uses a luxury lodge near Karatu and the Ngorongoro Highlands for the overnight between Tarangire and the crater, with full-board safari meals.
Luxury
Luxury lodge near Karatu
Luxury lodge near the Ngorongoro Highlands used between Tarangire and the crater. Meal plan: Full Board.
Luxury
Alternative luxury lodge option
Comparable luxury lodge offered subject to availability for your travel dates. Meal plan: Full Board.
Cost details
Package cost includes and excludes
Included
- ?Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- ?Professional English-speaking safari guide
- ?Accommodation according to itinerary
- ?Meals according to itinerary
- ?All park fees for Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater fees
- ?Drinking water, picnic lunches, and airport transfers
Excluded
- xInternational flights
- xVisa fees
- xTravel insurance
- xTips and gratuities
- xAlcoholic beverages
- xPersonal expenses
Ready to plan your Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater luxury safari?
Share your travel month and group size. A safari planner can confirm luxury lodge availability and tailor this short luxury safari to your dates, including pairing it with a Zanzibar beach stay.