2 Day Tanzania Safari

Tour Overview

This compact yet exhilarating Group Joining Safari immerses you and fellow travelers in the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife of Northern Tanzania. Explore Tarangire National Park, home to vast elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and over 500 bird species. Then journey together to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering excellent chances to spot the Big Five — lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and black rhinos.
Witness hippos in waterholes, flamingos on the soda lake, and antelopes grazing across the crater floor.

This shared safari combines thrilling game drives, comfortable mid-range lodge or camping accommodations, and the expertise of professional driver-guides for an unforgettable group wildlife adventure.

  • Explore the diverse wildlife and landscapes of Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater with a small group.
  • See large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees in Tarangire.
  • Spot the Big Five and other wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Enjoy all-inclusive meals, bottled water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages throughout the safari.
  • Travel in a shared safari vehicle with professional English-speaking guides dedicated to delivering a memorable group experience.

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Mto wa Mbuu / Karatu

After breakfast, depart from Arusha at 08:00 AM with your group and drive approximately 140 km to Tarangire National Park. Known for its large elephant herds, massive baobab trees, and abundant birdlife, the park provides an unforgettable introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife.

Enjoy a full-day group game drive, with your guide helping spot lions resting under trees, leopards prowling quietly, giraffes browsing treetops, and zebras and wildebeests grazing across the plains. Bird enthusiasts can marvel at over 500 species, including the lilac-breasted roller, African fish eagle, and various storks.

Stop for a picnic lunch in a scenic area surrounded by wildlife. Continue the afternoon game drive before transferring with your group to your accommodation in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options:

  • Camping: Kizumba Campsite / Jua Manyara Campsite
  • Mid-Range Lodge: Motto Cottages Safari Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
  • Drinks: Bottled water included

Day 2: Mto wa Mbuu – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Depart your lodge / Camp at approximately 06:00 AM with your group for the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera. Descend into the crater floor for a morning game drive.

This diverse ecosystem is home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino), along with hippos in waterholes, flamingos on the lake, and numerous antelope species. Stop at the Hippo Pool Picnic Site for mid-morning refreshments while enjoying the surrounding wildlife.

After lunch in the crater, ascend to the rim and drive back to Arusha with your group. On the way, stop at local curio shops for souvenirs or handcrafted items. Arrive in the late afternoon.

  • Overnight: Not Included
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
  • Drinks: Bottled water included

Inclusions

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Arusha
  • Transportation in a shared 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
  • Professional and experienced safari driver-guide
  • Full-board meals during the safari
  • All National Park entry fees, concession fees or camping fees, and Ngorongoro Crater service fees
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the tour
  • Accommodation in Mid-Range Lodges (for Mid-Range Lodge Option)
  • Overnight stays in tents with sleeping mattresses (for Camping Option)
  • Camping equipment such as tables, chairs, and cooking gear (for Camping Option)
  • Services of a professional safari chef (for Camping Option)
  • Safari certificates
  • All activities as per the itinerary

Exclusions

  • Travel, accident, and medical insurance
  • Pick-up and drop-off from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) / Arusha Airport – Available up on request.
  • Two nights’ hotel accommodation in Arusha (before and after safari) with breakfast.
  • Any increase in government taxes, park fees, or concession fees imposed after booking confirmation
  • Optional activities
  • Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide (highly appreciated)

Group Joining Quote

Camping option is 450USD per person

Mid-Range Lodge option is 599USD per person

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