Experience the best of Tanzania’s wildlife in just 2 days! This camping safari takes you to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants and baobab trees, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five. Enjoy game drives, stunning scenery, and an authentic camping experience close to nature.
2 Days Camping Safari Tarangire & Ngorogoro
Experience the best of Tanzania’s wildlife in just 2 days! This camping safari takes you to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants and baobab trees, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five. Enjoy game drives, stunning scenery, and an authentic camping experience close to nature
Explore Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater in 2 Days
Experience the best of Tanzania’s wildlife in just 2 days! This camping safari takes you to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants and baobab trees, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five. Enjoy game drives, stunning scenery, and an authentic camping experience close to nature.
Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha. After a short briefing, you’ll drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and a variety of wildlife such as lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. Enjoy a thrilling game drive through the park, stopping for a picnic lunch inside. In the late afternoon, head to your campsite near Tarangire for dinner and an overnight stay under the African night sky.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Public Campsite / Budget Camping
After an early breakfast, you’ll depart for the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Descend into the crater for a spectacular game drive where you may spot the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – along with countless other animals and birds. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot inside the crater. In the afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the evening where your safari ends.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: — (end of safari)
2 Days Camping Safari Tanzania | Tarangire & Ngorogoro Crater
Safari Includes
- All park entry fees (Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater)
- Camping accommodation (public campsite)
- All meals as per itinerary (B, L, D)
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, chairs, tables)
- Government taxes & levies
- Bottled drinking water during safari
Safari Excludes
- International & domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Sleeping bags (can be rented)
- Tips for guide, cook & camp staff
- Personal items (souvenirs, drinks at lodges, etc.)
- Accommodation in Arusha before/after safari
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The safari can be done year-round. However, the dry season (June to October) offers the best wildlife viewing, while the wet season (November to May) provides lush landscapes and excellent birdwatching.
In Tarangire, you’ll see large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many antelope species. In Ngorongoro Crater, you have a high chance of spotting the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino.
Yes, camping is safe. Campsites are fenced or monitored by park rangers. Your guide and cook will also be with you throughout the trip.
We provide tents, mattresses, chairs, tables, and cooking equipment. Public campsites have basic facilities such as toilets and showers. Sleeping bags can be rented if you don’t bring your own.
Yes. All meals as per itinerary are included—lunch and dinner on Day 1, and breakfast and lunch on Day 2. Meals are freshly prepared by your safari cook.
We use 4×4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs. The maximum is usually 6–7 passengers per vehicle, ensuring everyone gets a window seat for game viewing.
Yes. The trip can be customized to private departures, lodge accommodations instead of camping, or extended to more days and other parks like Serengeti.
Pack light but include essentials such as comfortable clothes, a jacket for cool evenings, sunscreen, a hat, insect repellent, binoculars, and a camera.
Yes, children can join, but parents should be aware that camping is basic. We recommend it for families who enjoy outdoor adventures. Child discounts may apply.
The safari starts and ends in Arusha. We provide pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Arusha (or airport transfers on request).
