2-Day Tanzania Budget Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater's beautiful, breathtaking landscape with easy wildlife viewing
• 02 Visit Tarangire National Park, the "home of elephants," with large herds and diverse wildlife
• 03 Travel in a small group of up to 6-7 clients with guaranteed window seating and a pop-up roof
• 04 Camp during the safari with the option to upgrade accommodation to a lodge at extra cost

This 2-day Tanzania budget safari combines Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater in a small group of up to 6-7 clients, each with a window seat and access to a jeep pop-up roof. Explore Tarangire, the "home of elephants," known for its large herds as well as lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, warthogs, pythons, ostriches, vultures, monkeys, and baboons. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania's best wildlife parks, where animals are easy to see thanks to its beautiful, breathtaking landscape. This tour includes camping during the safari, with accommodation upgrades to a lodge available at extra cost.

After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Day 1: Tarangire National Park
Pick up from your hotel and drive to Tarangire. Morning and afternoon game drives explore elephants, giraffes, zebras, and predators. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot before continuing your safari. Overnight at a campsite.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Spot rhinos and other resident wildlife as you explore the crater floor. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater, then ascend and drive back to Arusha.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All park entrances and taxes
• Accommodation during safari (camping)
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Soft drinks and water (bottled water, 3 litres or more per day)
• Camping equipment (sleeping bag, sleeping mattress, and tent)
• Transportation in a custom safari 4x4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
• Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, a communications radio, an electric cooler, and filtered water

What's Not Included

• Tips for guides and cook
• International and domestic flights
• Tanzania visa fee
• Balloon safaris: $480 per person

What to bring

• Lightweight, neutral-colored clothing; warm layers for early mornings and evenings.
• Comfortable walking shoes.
• Pillow and toiletries (soap, toothbrush, towel).
• Swimwear (optional).
• Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
• Camera, binoculars, and a reusable water bottle.
• Personal medications and a small daypack.

Know before you go

• Joining camping safari: small group, camping at shared sites.
• Early starts: safari drives begin at dawn for the best wildlife viewing.
• Wildlife etiquette: stay in the jeep, avoid loud noises, and never feed animals.
• Health and safety: bring personal medications; malaria prevention may be advised.
• Cultural respect: ask before photographing locals and dress modestly when visiting villages.
• Accommodation can be upgraded to a lodge for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Shoppers Supermarket, Arusha, Tanzania