On the second day, the safari continues to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, located inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” this massive volcanic caldera shelters a dense population of wildlife, including lions, hippos, elephants, and the rare black rhino. The fertile crater floor offers one of the best chances in Africa to witness diverse wildlife in a single location.
2-DAY BUDGET TANZANIA SAFARI
Discover the beauty of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit with an exciting 2-day Tarangire and Ngorongoro safari, a perfect short trip for travelers looking to experience incredible wildlife and breathtaking landscapes in a limited time. This safari takes you to two of Tanzania’s most remarkable destinations: the elephant-rich Tarangire National Park and the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Your adventure begins from Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s famous northern safari circuit. The first day is spent exploring Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobab trees, vast savannah landscapes, and large herds of elephants. The park is also home to lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a wide variety of bird species, making it a fantastic destination for wildlife viewing and photography.
Day by Day Plan
Day 1 – Arusha to Tarangire National Park.
Pick up at 8:30 am from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. Tanzania’s third largest National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe and zebra. Post the game drive
Accommodation: Fanaka Camp site.
Day 2 – Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha .
On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descent into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to your preferred location in Arusha by 6pm in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.
Accommodation: Return to your accommodation
COST INCLUDES
- Park fees
- Safari transport is provided by a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser (6 seats) with ‘pops up’ roof
- All Accommodation.
- A professional driver/guide
- All Taxes/VAT
- All Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking mineral bottle water.
COST EXCLUDES
- Tips for guide
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Extra activities Balloon safari $ 500 and Maasai village $ 50 per car.
- Health insurance
How it works;
- Describe your dream trip
- A travel consultant will help curate your experience
- Confirm & start packing
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