Short private Tanzania safari

2 Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Private Safari

Journey into Tarangire elephant country, sleep beneath the Ngorongoro highlands and descend into the crater on a private two day safari.

From $580 USD per person

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Duration2 days and 1 night

RouteTarangire and Ngorongoro

Safari stylePrivate lodge or camping

Start and finishArusha, Moshi or JRO

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“Rose helped us choose the best itinerary for our budget and responded quickly whenever we had questions.” — Careen Elias, Google review

Safari overview

Two famous wildlife areas in one short private safari

Begin among Tarangire's baobabs and elephant herds, then sleep in Karatu outside the conservation area. An early start on the second day gives you valuable time on the Ngorongoro Crater floor before returning to town or the airport.

Why travel privately

A private safari planned around your group

With only two safari days, your own guide and vehicle keep the journey focused on the wildlife areas you chose. Start times and the pace of each drive are agreed around your group.

Your private safari, your way

Start with this itinerary, then make it your own

This safari is ready to travel as shown, but it does not have to feel off the shelf. Tell us your dates, preferred comfort level, room setup, pace or any extra nights you would like to add. Our Tanzania team will shape the details around your plans while keeping the route practical on the ground.

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No obligation. Tell us your dates and preferences; we will confirm what works before you decide.

Who this route is best for

A strong choice when time is limited

Couples, friends or families with only two safari days
Travellers combining safari with Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar
Guests who want a private vehicle and flexible wildlife stops
First time visitors who want elephants and crater wildlife

Consider another route if

Choose a longer safari for Serengeti

Travellers who do not want early starts
Guests who want two or more nights in Serengeti
Photographers who need longer game drives at different times of day
Anyone who wants a slower route with time inside Tarangire

Day by day itinerary

Tarangire first, then an early crater game drive

The order keeps driving practical and protects wildlife time in both parks.

Day 1

Arusha or Moshi to Tarangire National Park

Meet your guide after breakfast and enter the land of giant baobabs and elephant herds. Follow the Tarangire River through wildlife rich woodland and open plains as the first day of your private safari comes alive around you. Continue to Karatu in the late afternoon.

Meals: lunch and dinner. Overnight: midrange lodge in Karatu, outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.Meals: lunch and dinner. Overnight: Fig Tree Campsite in the Mto wa Mbu area, outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater game drive and return

Leave early and descend into one of Africa's most remarkable natural wildlife arenas. Explore crater grassland, woodland and wetlands shaped by lions, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and black rhino. After lunch, return to Arusha, Moshi or your agreed drop off point.

Meals: breakfast and lunch. End of safari after the return drive.Meals: breakfast and lunch. End of safari after the return drive.

Accommodation

Standard stays used for this route

We price the safari around the standard accommodation shown below. If a property is full, we check a comparable option with you before confirming anything. Upgrades can also be quoted on request.

Karatu base

midrange lodge in Karatu, outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

A comfortable base outside the conservation area that fits naturally before or after Ngorongoro and keeps the route practical.

Private camping option

Public safari campsites on the same route

If you select private camping, your safari vehicle and guide remain private to your group. We use the published campsites for this route, with camping equipment and safari cook included as listed in the package.

Complete private safari prices

Prices for 2, 4 & 6 travellers

The standard midrange accommodation is shown first. Prices are per person for the complete private safari.

2 travellers$875per person

4 travellers$655per person

6 travellers$580per person

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What your private-safari price covers

This is the complete private-safari price per person for the route and accommodation style shown. Your private 4x4, guide, park and conservation fees, listed accommodation or camping support, safari meals and drinking water are covered as detailed below. Group size changes the per-person price because vehicle-based costs are shared within your own group.

Included

Included in your safari

Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop up roof
Professional English speaking safari guide
Park and conservation fees listed in the itinerary
Ngorongoro Crater service fee where included
Accommodation selected in your confirmed booking
Camping equipment and safari cook when private camping is selected
Meals stated in the day by day programme
Drinking water during game drives
Airport or hotel pickup and drop off as arranged

Not included

Plan separately

International and domestic flights
Visa and comprehensive travel insurance
Tips for your guide and accommodation staff
Alcoholic drinks and personal purchases
Accommodation before and after the safari unless added
Optional activities and accommodation upgrades

The safari waiting for you

A look at the places on this route

Your guide uses local field experience to read tracks, habitat and animal behaviour, making the most of the time available in Tarangire and Ngorongoro without promising a particular sighting.

Elephants at a Tarangire waterhole during a private Tanzania safari — Tarangire elephant country

Black rhino family in Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania — Ngorongoro Crater wildlife

View over Ngorongoro Crater before a safari descent — Crater highland views

Questions before booking

Helpful answers for this safari

Can this safari start from Moshi?

Yes. It can start from Moshi, Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport. A Moshi start requires an earlier departure.

Is one night of accommodation included?

Yes. Choose the midrange lodge or private camping price. Both include the overnight arrangement shown for the selected style.

Can we stay inside Tarangire?

Yes. An inside park stay can be arranged at a different price and works best when the route is adjusted to protect your game drive time.

Is the safari suitable for children?

Yes. The private vehicle makes the pace easier to adjust for families. Tell us the children's ages when booking.

More private safari choices

Compare this short safari with your next best options

If you can add one or two days, these private routes bring either Lake Manyara or Serengeti into the journey.

Why book with Serengeti Wild Tours

Plan directly with a Tanzanian-owned, locally operated team

You plan directly with our team here in Tanzania. We check the accommodation, confirm the route and keep the same local team involved from planning to the safari itself.

Local & licensed

Licensed Tanzanian Tour Operator
TANAPA / NCAA authorized operator.

Clear payment steps

10% deposit to confirm
Balance due 10 days before safari.
Bank transfer / Wise / card available.

Plans can change

Flexible rescheduling available - ask us about your travel dates.

Simple booking process

What happens after you enquire

Step 1

Send your dates and group size

Tell us when you are travelling and how many people are coming.

Step 2

We check lodge availability

We confirm the standard accommodation and any alternatives you request.

Step 3

We customize the safari and send the final quote

You receive the confirmed itinerary, accommodation and complete price.

Step 4

You confirm with the deposit

A 10% deposit confirms the safari once you are happy with it.

What guests say about travelling with us

“Rose helped us choose the best itinerary for our budget and responded quickly whenever we had questions. The entire staff treated us like friends rather than customers, and that personal touch made our Tanzania safari very special.”

— Careen Elias, Google review

Check your dates for this two day private safari

Send your preferred date, group size and accommodation choice. We will check the Karatu stay and return with the complete arrangement for your group.

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