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2-Day Tanzania Budget Safari
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2 Days
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Camping (lodge upgrade available)
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Custom 4x4 Safari Jeep, Pop-Up Roof
Your Tanzania safari at a glance
If two days is all you have, this is the most efficient way to spend them: an afternoon among Tarangire's elephant herds and baobabs, then a full morning descending into Ngorongoro Crater — widely considered the single best day of wildlife viewing in Tanzania, thanks to its self-contained, easy-to-spot floor.
Arusha
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Tarangire National Park
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Ngorongoro Crater
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Arusha
Destinations Visited
Tarangire National Park
Afternoon game drive
Ngorongoro Crater
Crater floor game drive
Safari Highlights
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Arusha to Tarangire
Pick-up and a two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park for an afternoon game drive among elephant herds and…
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Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha
An early breakfast then the drive to the crater viewpoint before descending onto the floor in search of…
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Arusha
Safari departure
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Tarangire National Park
Afternoon game drive
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Ngorongoro Crater
Crater floor game drive
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Private 4×4 game drives
Your own safari vehicle and professional local driver-guide throughout the journey.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Pick-up and a two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park for an afternoon game drive among elephant herds and baobabs, exiting the park around 4:30pm.
Accommodation: Mto wa Mbu campsite · Lunch & Dinner
An early breakfast then the drive to the crater viewpoint before descending onto the floor in search of the crater’s harder-to-spot black rhino, then back to Arusha.
Accommodation: Own arrangement · Breakfast & Lunch
Where You’ll Stay
Camping (lodge upgrade available) properties are matched to your route and dates. The accommodation photo for each day is managed separately from its itinerary image.
Day 1
Mto wa Mbu campsite
Meals
Lunch & Dinner
Day 2
Own arrangement
Meals
Breakfast & Lunch
Safari Pricing
Price per person
$400
Your exact quote depends on travel dates, group size and accommodation level.
What’s Included
✓ Included
- Camping equipment — tent, mattress and sleeping bag
- All park entrance fees and conservation levies
- Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) throughout
- Bottled water in the vehicle (3+ litres per person per day)
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and guaranteed window seat
- English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- Vehicle inverter for charging, radio communications and a cool box
✕ Not Included
- International flights and Tanzania e-visa
- Tips for your guide and camp/cook staff
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Optional hot-air balloon safari (from $600pp)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Exact accommodation, meal plan and final pricing are confirmed with you at booking.
What to Pack for Safari & Tours
Clothing
- Lightweight neutral layers
- Warm jacket
- Sun hat
Footwear
- Walking shoes
- Sandals
- Spare socks
Gear & Essentials
- Binoculars and camera
- Water bottle
- Power bank
Health & Personal
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Personal medication
What Our Guests Say
★★★★★
“Nasra valued Hamidu’s tracking, attentive service and local-market help, along with Ezekiel’s excellent meals and dietary flexibility.”
Nasra M · March 18, 2025 · TripAdvisorView source ↗
★★★★★
“Benni praised the modern tents, welcoming staff and Hamidu’s dedication to finding strong wildlife-photography opportunities.”
Benni H · June 14, 2025 · TripAdvisorView source ↗
★★★★★
“Sonja enjoyed a flexible custom six-day tour and recommended Hamidu for his punctuality, calm manner and wildlife knowledge.”
Sonja · July 10, 2025 · TripAdvisorView source ↗
Good to Know
The planned journey follows Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha. The exact driving order may be adjusted when wildlife conditions or park logistics make another sequence more rewarding.
This package is designed around Camping (lodge upgrade available) accommodation. The named properties remain subject to availability, and comparable alternatives are confirmed with you before booking.
The starting price is per person based on the sharing arrangement shown on this page. Core inclusions currently include Camping equipment — tent, mattress and sleeping bag, All park entrance fees and conservation levies, Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) throughout, Bottled water in the vehicle (3+ litres per person per day). Final pricing depends on dates, group size and room configuration.
Items normally paid separately include International flights and Tanzania e-visa, Tips for your guide and camp/cook staff, Travel and medical insurance, Alcoholic and premium beverages. Your final proposal clearly identifies every included and excluded service before payment.
Yes. We can adjust the pace, accommodation level, activities and route around your dates, interests, party size and budget while preserving realistic travel times.
A Tanzania safari specialist reviews your details, checks current availability and replies with a tailored itinerary and quotation. You can request revisions before confirming.
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