2 Days Tanzania Safari – Budget Camping
Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater
This short but powerful 2-day budget camping safari is perfect for travelers with limited time who still want to experience two of Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations. Visit Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants and baobabs, and explore the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five. Spend your night at a public campsite under the African sky.
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Destinations: Tarangire • Ngorongoro Crater
Safari Style: Budget Camping
Start/End: Arusha, Tanzania
Safari Highlights
See Tarangire’s giant elephant herds & iconic baobab trees
Full-day exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater
Budget-friendly public camping experience
Great for travelers with limited time
High wildlife density — lions, hyenas, zebras, buffalos, elephants & more
🗓️ Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant populations and beautiful savannah dotted with giant baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside the park.
In the late afternoon, proceed to your campsite in Mto wa Mbu.
Accommodation (Budget Camping):
⭐ Migombani Campsite or Lilac Campsite
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
After an early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a spectacular 5–6 hour game drive. The crater floor offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa — lions, elephants, buffalos, hippos, zebras, and the rare black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, then drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Included
Park fees & crater service fees
4×4 safari jeep with pop-up roof
English-speaking safari guide
Budget camping equipment (tent, mattress, sleeping bag)
All meals during safari
Drinking water
Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
Excluded
Tips
Personal items
Travel insurance
Accommodation in Arusha before/after safari
2-Day Northern Tanzania Mid-Range Safari Prices
| Group Size | Price per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $750 |
| 2–4 Persons | $550 |
| 5–9 Persons | $500 |
| 10+ Persons | $450 |
Booking Safari
Park entry and crater fees
4×4 Safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking guide
Full-board accommodation
Bottled water during game drives
Airport transfers
International and domestic flights
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses
Alcoholic & soft drinks
Optional cultural visits