Two Day Budget Group Camping Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro

Duration2 days

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 7 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Even with limited time, you can still experience a memorable Tanzania safari by booking a short overnight trip to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. These two destinations offer very different landscapes and wildlife, giving you a richer safari experience in just a couple of days.

Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, while Ngorongoro’s crater provides one of the best chances to spot big cats and other wildlife in a compact area. With well-planned game drives, you can maximize sightings despite the short timeframe.

Staying at budget-friendly campsites near Ngorongoro helps reduce travel time, meaning more hours spent on game drives instead of long transfers. It’s a practical and cost-effective way to see a lot in a short visit—ideal if you’re trying to fit a safari into a tight schedule.

What's included

Entrance fee
Government Fees
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Water,beer,wine and sodas
Parking Fees

What to expect

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National

Tarangire National Park
8h

After breakfast the tour departs. Afterwards we head towards the Tarangire National Park for a game drive with picnic lunch at the park. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the centre of an annual migratory cycle That includes up to 3000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebras

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Conservation Area
8h

After an early breakfast, you’ll descend more than 600 meters into the crater for an unforgettable wildlife experience. Thanks to its year-round water supply and rich grazing lands, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area supports an incredible variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippos, and majestic African elephants.

One of the highlights of this breathtaking park is its high concentration of predators—lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard, which often requires a sharp eye to spot.

You’ll also visit Lake Magadi, a large, shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner of the crater. This scenic spot attracts flocks of flamingos, along with hippos and many other water birds.

In the late afternoon, you’ll drive back to Arusha, bringing the day’s adventure to a close.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our guide will be waiting for you holding a banner with your name, and wearing a shirt and hat branded with the Joyful Safaris and Tours logo. You’ll also easily spot our vehicle, which is clearly marked with company side stickers and branded wheel covers for quick identification.

Meeting point

Our guide will be waiting for you holding a banner with your name, and wearing a shirt and hat branded with the Joyful Safaris and Tours logo. You’ll also easily spot our vehicle, which is clearly marked with company side stickers and branded wheel covers for quick identification.

End point

Our guide will be waiting for you holding a banner with your name, and wearing a shirt and hat branded with the Joyful Safaris and Tours logo. You’ll also easily spot our vehicle, which is clearly marked with company side stickers and branded wheel covers for quick identification.

End point

Our guide will be waiting for you holding a banner with your name, and wearing a shirt and hat branded with the Joyful Safaris and Tours logo. You’ll also easily spot our vehicle, which is clearly marked with company side stickers and branded wheel covers for quick identification.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.