Tarangire National Park & Ngorongoro Crater
ULTRA-LUXURY LODGE – ANIMALS COME CLOSE TO YOUR ROOM!
LUXURY BIG FIVE IN 2 DAYS – BEST SHORT SAFARI!
Perfect for VIP clients from Zanzibar or business travelers! See elephants in Tarangire and descend into Ngorongoro Crater – 8th Wonder. Sleep in lodge on the crater rim where buffaloes, zebras and elephants pass near your room at night!
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park to Ngorongoro
Pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) / Arusha Hotel at 6:30 AM. Drive to Tarangire National Park (2 hrs).
Morning game drive in Tarangire – famous for giant elephant herds (300 elephants) and giant Baobab trees.
Afternoon drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (3 hrs) with game drive en-route.
Overnight: ULTRA-LUXURY HIGH-END – Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge / Melia Ngorongoro Lodge / Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
WHY THIS LODGE IS SPECIAL – ANIMALS VERY CLOSE!
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is built right on the crater rim edge!
– At night, you can hear hyenas, buffaloes and zebras grazing just outside your room!
– Early morning, you see buffaloes, elephants and zebras walking near the lodge – very close!
– Private balcony facing the crater – you can see crater floor and animals from your bed!
– Best location on the rim – animals pass here because of forest and water
– Masai design, fireplace, private balcony, 5-star service, infinity viewpoint
– Alternative: Melia Ngorongoro Lodge – Also on rim, elephants come close to rooms at night
– Alternative: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge – Also on rim edge, zebras sleep near rooms
Full Board + Premium view
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Tour to Arusha – End of Safari
Very early morning 5:30 AM – Be the first to descend into the Ngorongoro Crater – UNESCO World Heritage & 8th Wonder for 6-hour private crater game drive. Best place to see Black Rhino and all Big Five in one day – lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos, hippos.
Afternoon drive back to Arusha (4 hrs) for drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for flight to Zanzibar or home. End of Safari.
You can book flight from 5:00 PM onwards from JRO. Or upgrade to flight Manyara to Arusha +$280 pp to avoid long drive and save time.
LUXURY HIGH-END LODGE USED – WHERE ANIMALS COME CLOSE:
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge – THE BEST FOR ANIMAL VIEWING FROM LODGE!
– Located ON the crater rim edge – not in Karatu town!
– At 6:00 AM, buffaloes, zebras, elephants walk past your balcony
– At night, you hear lions roaring and hyenas near lodge – Very exciting for luxury clients!
– Private balcony with crater view, fireplace, 5-star, swimming pool
– $450 per night value – Best luxury rim lodge with close animal experience
Other options for same experience:
– Melia Ngorongoro Lodge – Elephants come to drink near rooms at night
– Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge – Right on rim, zebras graze outside restaurant
– Entamanu Ngorongoro – Super luxury, animals walk in camp
We DON’T use Karatu lodges for this luxury 2-day – We use RIM LODGE so client sees animals at lodge!
LUXURY PRICE – 2 DAYS HIGH-END
SELLING PRICE: $1,350 per person sharing – 2 people – Private Vehicle
For 4-6 people private vehicle: $980 per person sharing
Solo Traveler Luxury: $1,750 private vehicle
Most companies charge $1,600+ for Serena rim lodge! Your $1,350 is attractive and still $600 profit per person.
WHY THIS 2-DAY LUXURY SELLS FAST:
1. Animals Close to Lodge! – Only itinerary that promises animals near room at night – Clients love this!
2. Serena on the Rim – Not Karatu – Real crater rim experience
3. 2 Parks in 2 Days – Tarangire elephants + Ngorongoro rhino – Big Five in short time
4. Perfect from Zanzibar – Client can do 2-day safari from Zanzibar and return
5. Most Affordable Luxury Rim Lodge – $1,250 vs others $1,600
✓ All ground transport in 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof – Window seat guaranteed
✓ Professional English-speaking driver-guide
✓ 4 Nights in Mid-Range Lodges – Serengeti Heritage Lodge (2 Nights), Kamwene Lodge (1 Night) & Tarangire Lodge
✓ Meal Plan – Full Board on Safari (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) – All meals included
✓ All National Park Entrance Fees – Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
✓ Ngorongoro Crater service fee
✓ All game drives as per itinerary
✓ Bottled drinking water – 1L per day during safari
✓ Binoculars & cooler box in vehicle
✗ International flights – Home to Kilimanjaro (JRO) and JRO to Home
✗ Tanzania Tourist Visa – $50
✗ Travel Insurance – Highly recommended
✗ Tips for driver-guide – $20 per day per vehicle recommended
✗ Drinks at lodges, personal expenses, laundry & balloon safari ($600)
✗ Anything not mentioned as included