2 Days Tanzania Safari
2 Days, 2 Nights
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Tour Overview
Is it time to plot an impromptu escape to Tanzania that packs the uncooked charm of African wildlife? This two-day safari trip does just that as it transports you across the elephant-infested terrain of Tarangire National Park to the dramatic depths of Ngorongoro Crater.
Focused on travelers who have limited time yet want to experience the country in its purest form, it charts the best places in northern Tanzania and keeps things within reach and to the point. Not only will you be as close to nature as possible, but also you will see many types of wildlife in their natural environment, and you will also learn factual information on why these locations would be a must-visit on the list of any wildlife lover. This plan is comfortable, safe, and you savor the memories of what was sightseen as it is based on the established routes that are not too adventurous, as well as relaxing to make sure that you come home with something to tell.
Tour Summary
Day 0
Arrival Day
Accommodation: Under the shade
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 1
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Eileen’s Tree Inn
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater
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Day by day
Arrival Day
Your adventure begins on the day of arrival, usually at Kilimanjaro International Airport, or maybe even in the busy town of Arusha, assuming you are already in the area. Once you are at the customs and pick up your bags, a friendly driver welcomes you and transfers you to your hotel in Arusha, which normally takes about one hour depending on the traffic. Spend this time relaxing after your journeys, perhaps imbibing a cool beverage and looking out at that figure of Mount Meru in the distance. As the gateway to the Northern circuit in Tanzania, Arusha is one lively place where local markets are full of fresh products and handiwork.
Relax in your rooms, a nice lodge with some gardens and a view of the mountain, and then savor a nice dinner with Tanzanian delicacies such as grilled meat and ugali. It is a rest night and tomorrow is your first game drive. The pro tip here is to ask your guide about your safari necessities like always carrying enough water and good pair of field glasses as early mornings may be cold, despite this being a tropical climate.
Accommodation: Under the shade
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 1: Tarangire National Park
The actual adventure starts on day one with an early morning transfer out of your Arusha hotel at around 8 a.m. and out on a scenic 2-hour trip to the Tarangire National Park. As you approach the scene changes to rolling hills with huge baobab trees, the ancient giants, planted upside down, with their roots stretched in the sky as branches. Upon entering the park, your 4×4 vehicle turns into your mobile viewing platform to spend a whole day enjoying game viewing along dusty roads that pass through a variety of acacia woodlands and open grasslands. The Tarangire is glorious with its huge herds of elephants, found in herds of hundreds where the Tarangire River is permanent, and particularly during the dry season of July through October when water from any distance draws the animals.
sightings
You might spot lions basking in the shade, giraffes feeding on trees and maybe a very special look at the pythons climbing the trees and curled around branches. With keen local experience, your guide identifies some of the secret treasures, such as the swamps where buffalo wallow and wildlife abound with more than 500 species, including colorful lovebirds and magnificent martial eagles. Lunch is a picnic under the shady tree and you have time to absorb the sounds of the bush, of the trumpet in the distance, and the rustling of the leaves. In the softening afternoon light, keep on exploring till it grows dark, and then move on to your overnight lodge in the adjoining Karatu region, a quiet place among the coffee plantations.
At the lodge, dinner could be fresh salads and roast game accompanied by tales of your guide of conservation efforts which have helped to preserve the 2,850 square kilometers of Tarangire against poaching and habitat destruction. This park is not all about the large animals, but a reminder of how delicate ecosystems hold all the small dik-diks and largest leopards, bringing a better understanding of the biodiversity in Tanzania.
Accommodation: Eileen’s Tree Inn
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater
Day two begins with a fulfilling breakfast at your lodge and a one and a half hour drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site that feels time has simply slipped away. At about 6:30 a.m. in your car, you find yourself down the steep crater walls into the 260-square-kilometer caldera, the natural amphitheater filled with life because of the constant year round water and the rich grasslands. It is the highest point of wildlife density, with an estimated population of 25,000 large mammals, including the famous Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and endangered black rhinos, of which there are approximately 30 here and visitors love seeing them all the time. The floor of the crater is like a living tapestry, flamingos flocking over the soda lakes, hippo pools where pods wallow in the mud, open plains bustling with zebras, wildebeest and gazelles.
Sighting
Your half day game drive will allow you to see predators at work, maybe a cheetah racing or a hyena scavenging as your guide tells you about the geology of the area as a giant volcano which collapsed millions of years ago. Stop and have a picnic lunch in the hippo pool, a quiet place where you can sit and watch these huge creatures yawn and splash without you having to move. The day being warm again, drive back to the rim to have panorama views that extend into the highlands and then take the four-hour journey back to Arusha, reaching it by evening to pursue whatever you had planned or to have a farewell dinner. Ngorongoro is not just a wildlife reserve but where the history of mankind meets nature, as close to such other places as Olduvai Gorge, the fossils of our ancient forebears show us, making the crater central to the study of evolution.
At the end of this short Tanzania safari, you will have experienced the magic of two incredible parks without getting overwhelmed. To have a good time, seek the dry seasons when the animals will be found in or around water, and carry along a layer or insect repellent and wonder. Tourists have repeatedly observed that these destinations help them develop a deep sense of connection with nature, contributing to the survival of the local community by employing tourism to pay off anti-poaching patrols and conserve the Maasai culture. Should you want an extension idea, you can include Lake Manyara where you can watch birds, but this itinerary is well-founded as it is an intro to the everlasting beauty of Tanzania. Bon voyage and have a bright trip as bright as the sunsets at the savanna.
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Inclusions
- All airport transfers
- All accommodations
- 4*4 safari Jeep
- Professional safari guide
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Flying doctor for all emergencies
- First aid kit
- Mineral water during the safari
- Park entrance fees
- Taxes
Exclusions
- Visa
- Beverages Drinks
- Visa fee
- Tip for the safari guide
- Travel insurance
