2 Days Tanzania Budget Safari

Here is a simple yet exciting 2-Day Tanzania Budget Safari Itinerary designed for Bisibana Tours & Travel clients who want a short but rewarding wildlife experience at an affordable price.


Safari Itinerary

Destinations: Tarangire National Park & Ngorongoro Crater
Start/End: Arusha
Type: Budget Camping or Budget Lodge Safari
Transport: 4×4 Safari Jeep with pop-up roof


Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

  • Pickup: 7:30 AM from hotel in Arusha.

  • Drive Time: ~2 hours to Tarangire.

  • Activities:

    • Game drive in Tarangire National Park, famous for:

      • Large elephant herds

      • Ancient baobab trees

      • Lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and more

  • Lunch: Picnic in the park.

  • Afternoon: Continue game drive until late afternoon.

  • Evening: Drive to Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for overnight.

  • Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge / Lilac Campsite (budget option)

  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner


Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

  • Early Morning:

    • Depart at 6:00 AM for Ngorongoro Crater.

  • Activities:

    • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    • Enjoy a 5-hour game drive in the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.

    • High chances of spotting the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and black rhinos.

  • Lunch: Picnic at the Hippo Pool.

  • Afternoon: Ascend and drive back to Arusha.

  • Drop-off: At your hotel or airport by 5:00 – 6:00 PM.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch


Included in Safari Package

  • Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

  • All park fees & crater service fee

  • Budget accommodation (camping or lodge)

  • Meals as per itinerary

  • Bottled drinking water

  • English-speaking professional guide/driver

  • Pickup & drop-off in Arusha


Not Included

  • Flights and visa

  • Tips for guide

  • Drinks at lodges

  • Personal expenses and travel insurance

  • Extra activities (e.g., Maasai village visit)