2-Day Budget Safari to Tarangire NP & Ngorongoro Crater Tour

Morning: - Depart from Arusha early (around 7:00 AM) - Drive to Tarangire National Park (2.5 hours) - Game drive in the park - Expect to see large elephant herds, zebras, giraffes, lions, and iconic baobab trees - Picnic lunch inside the park Afternoon: - Continue game drive or enjoy a short break at a viewpoint - Exit the park mid to late afternoon - Drive to Karatu, a town near Ngorongoro (1.5 hours) Evening: - Arrive at your lodge in Karatu - Dinner and rest.

Early morning: - Depart from Karatu at dawn (6:00 AM) - Enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater - Enjoy a 6-hour game drive inside the crater - High chance of seeing the Big Five (especially black rhinos, lions, buffaloes, elephants, and hippos) - Stunning crater landscapes and a dense wildlife population Lunch: - Picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool picnic site or another crater viewpoint Afternoon: - Ascend from the crater and begin the return drive to Arusha (4 - 5 hours) - Arrival in Arusha at around 5 - 6 PM (can vary depending on how long you're in the crater).