Experience an unforgettable 2 days Tanzania safari in January with Africa Combo Tours. This exciting short safari takes you to two of northern Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Available for January 2027, 2028 and 2029, this package is ideal for couples, families, friends, solo travellers and visitors looking for an incredible African wildlife adventure in a limited amount of time.
Your Tanzania safari begins in Arusha, where you will meet your professional safari guide before travelling to Tarangire National Park. Known for its impressive elephant populations, ancient baobab trees, beautiful landscapes and diverse birdlife, Tarangire offers an exciting introduction to Tanzania's wildlife. Enjoy a game drive across the park in search of elephants, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes and predators.
After exploring Tarangire, continue towards Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay. On the second day, travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable wildlife game drive. The crater's varied habitats support a remarkable range of animals, including lions, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, wildebeest and, with some luck, the endangered black rhinoceros.
January generally falls within Tanzania's green season, when the scenery can be lush and beautiful and birdlife is rewarding. Wildlife sightings remain dependent on natural conditions, and some roads may become muddy after rain. Tarangire's large wildlife concentrations are often most pronounced during the dry season, but the park remains a rewarding destination throughout the year.
Whether you are planning a short holiday, a honeymoon, a family adventure or an extension to a Kilimanjaro climb, our 2 days Tarangire and Ngorongoro safari in January offers a memorable introduction to Tanzania's wildlife. Africa Combo Tours can customize your safari with budget camping, comfortable midrange lodges or luxury accommodation.
Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha. After meeting your Africa Combo Tours safari guide and receiving a short briefing, depart for Tarangire National Park. The journey takes you through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania towards one of the country's most distinctive wildlife parks.
On arrival, enter Tarangire National Park and begin your game drive. The park is famous for its elephants, magnificent baobab trees and varied wildlife habitats. January's green-season scenery can make the landscape particularly attractive for photography and nature viewing.
During your game drive, look out for elephants moving through the bush, giraffes feeding on acacia trees, zebras grazing in open areas, wildebeest, buffaloes and a variety of antelopes. Your experienced guide will help you search for lions, leopards and other predators while explaining the park's wildlife and ecosystem.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at an authorized picnic site before continuing your afternoon game drive. The route will depend on park conditions, available time and wildlife sightings.
In the late afternoon, leave Tarangire and drive towards Karatu, a welcoming highland town near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Check in at your lodge or camp, enjoy dinner and relax in preparation for the next day's Ngorongoro Crater safari.
Destination: Tarangire National Park and Karatu.
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner, depending on your accommodation arrangement.
Accommodation: Budget campsite, midrange lodge or luxury accommodation in or around Karatu.
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Travel through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands towards the crater, where your guide will arrange the descent for an exciting wildlife game drive.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater and explore its remarkable combination of open grasslands, woodland, wetlands and other habitats. This unique ecosystem supports a high diversity of wildlife, making the crater one of Tanzania's most celebrated safari destinations.
During your game drive, search for lions resting in the grass, elephants moving through wooded areas, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and other wildlife. Ngorongoro is also one of the places where visitors may have a chance to see the endangered black rhinoceros, although sightings can never be guaranteed.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated location during your crater visit, then continue exploring the crater floor according to park regulations, wildlife sightings and the permitted visit schedule.
In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and begin the return journey to Arusha, arriving later in the day depending on road conditions, your departure arrangements and the timing of the crater visit.
Your unforgettable 2 days Tanzania safari in January ends in Arusha. If you have a flight to catch, please share your departure time when booking so your safari can be planned appropriately.
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater and Arusha.
Meal plan: Breakfast and picnic lunch.
Accommodation: No overnight stay included on the final day.
January is a rewarding month for a northern Tanzania safari, particularly for travellers who enjoy green landscapes, fresh vegetation, beautiful scenery and opportunities for birdwatching. Both Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area can be visited throughout the year.
Tarangire is famous for its elephants and baobab landscapes. Although the dry season generally brings especially concentrated wildlife around permanent water sources, January can still offer rewarding game drives and attractive scenery.
Ngorongoro Crater is known for its diverse wildlife and dramatic scenery in every season. During January, the surrounding highlands and crater environment may be green, and visitors can enjoy excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities.
January can also overlap with the early calving period of the Great Wildebeest Migration in the wider Serengeti ecosystem. However, the migration's location varies, and this two-day itinerary focuses on Tarangire and Ngorongoro rather than a dedicated Serengeti migration safari.
As January falls within the green season, occasional rain is possible. We recommend comfortable walking shoes, a light rain jacket, sun protection, binoculars and a camera.
Please request a detailed quotation so that park fees, accommodation, meals, vehicle costs and any applicable conservation or crater service charges are clearly stated for your travel dates.
Africa Combo Tours offers accommodation options to suit different budgets and travel preferences. Your overnight stay is generally arranged in Karatu or a nearby suitable area to make the second day's Ngorongoro Crater visit convenient.
The price of your 2 days Tanzania safari in January 2027, 2028 or 2029 depends on the number of travellers, accommodation category, park and conservation fees, meal arrangements and vehicle costs.
Private safaris can be arranged for solo travellers, couples, families and groups. Since some costs are shared among travellers, the price per person may be lower for larger groups.
Contact Africa Combo Tours with your travel date, group size and preferred accommodation level to receive a tailored quotation for your Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater safari.
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