2-Day Ngorongoro Serengeti Safari

$950 / person

Description

This ultra-short 2-day Northern Circuit Safari combines two of Tanzania's absolute must-see destinations: the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater (a natural wonder with exceptional black rhino and Big Five sightings) and the iconic Serengeti National Park (vast plains, big cats, and seasonal migration action). Starting and ending in Arusha, this fast-paced itinerary maximizes wildlife viewing with private 4x4 vehicles, expert guiding, and comfortable lodges/tented camps — ideal for travelers with very limited time seeking high-impact safari highlights.

Departure	Arusha, Tanzania
Departure Time	Please arrive by 8:00 AM for prompt departure
Maximum travellers	6-7 per vehicle (private options available)
Languages	English, Swahili (expert guides)
Includes	All park fees & conservation charges Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof Professional English-speaking guide/driver Full board accommodation & meals on safari Airport transfers, bottled water & flying doctors insurance
Excludes	International flights & visas Travel insurance (mandatory) Tips for guide, cook & staff Drinks & personal expenses
Popular Places	Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti National Park Seronera Valley

Tour Timeline

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Day 1: Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater

Pick up from Arusha hotel or airport after breakfast. Drive ~3-4 hours to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Afternoon full descent into the Ngorongoro Crater — exceptional wildlife density with black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, and flamingo lakes. Picnic lunch in the crater. Dinner and overnight at a lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.
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Day 2: Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti – Return to Arusha

Early morning game drive or crater viewpoint, then transfer (~3-4 hours) to central Serengeti National Park. Full day game drives in the Seronera region — Big Five, big cats, cheetahs, migration herds (seasonal), hippo pools, and vast plains. Picnic lunch in the bush. Late afternoon drive back to Arusha (~6-7 hours) with hotel or airport drop-off. End of an intense 2-day Ngorongoro Serengeti Safari!