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2-Day Tanzania Safari Tours
Tanzania is one of Africa’s top wildlife destinations. To really savor this, you should spend at least a few nights in the bush. However, as wildlife densities are high in Tanzanian parks and reserves, you’ll be able to see a big variety of wildlife in a short time span if you only have time for a 2-day safari. Luckily many tour operators have realized the need for a quick safari and there are lots of great overnight trips available. Most 2-day trips require a lot of driving time getting to the park and back, but this gives you the opportunity to see the countryside. If time or budget mean you’re restricted to 2 days, you need to make the most of it, so below are some answers to popular questions to help you on your way.
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2-Day Romantic Anniversary Tanzania Fly-in Safari
$1,614 to $1,717 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9/5 – 695 Reviews
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2-Day Adventure to Tarangire and Ngorongoro
$852 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Suricata Safaris
5.0/5 – 4,329 Reviews
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2-Day Fly-in Mikumi National Park Safari from Zanzibar
$890 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Mikumi NP, Zanzibar (End)
Kibo Mawenzi Safaris
4.9/5 – 104 Reviews
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2-Day Experience Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro
$851 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Zara Tours
4.9/5 – 27 Reviews
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![2-Day Fly-in-out from Zanzibar Shared Mikumi Safari]()
2-Day Fly-in-out from Zanzibar Shared Mikumi Safari
$890 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Mikumi NP, Zanzibar (End)
Jambo Bwana Expedition
4.9/5 – 49 Reviews
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![2-Day Private Safari to Tarangire and Lake Manyara]()
2-Day Private Safari to Tarangire and Lake Manyara
$450 to $461 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Joagro Safaris Tanzania
5.0/5 – 82 Reviews
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![2-Day Midrange Safari in Tarangire & Lake Manyara]()
2-Day Midrange Safari in Tarangire & Lake Manyara
$596 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetHotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Highneck Safaris
5.0/5 – 33 Reviews
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Best Seller
![2-Day Savanna Discovery Safari for Tarangire and Manyara]()
2-Day Savanna Discovery Safari for Tarangire and Manyara
$646 to $669 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Morning Dew
5.0/5 – 21 Reviews
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![2-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Midrange Tour]()
2-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Midrange Tour
$790 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Ejas Africa Adventures
5.0/5 – 13 Reviews
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![2-Day Kigoma to Gombe Chimpanzee Trekking]()
2-Day Kigoma to Gombe Chimpanzee Trekking
$596 to $630 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Kigoma (Start), Gombe NP, Kigoma (End)
Gombe Wild Chimp Safari
4.4/5 – 78 Reviews
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![2-Day Tarangire Luxury Safari, Night Game, & Ballon]()
2-Day Tarangire Luxury Safari, Night Game, & Ballon
$1,856 to $1,952 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Gamedrive Travel Africa Safari Agency
5.0/5 – 752 Reviews
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![2-Day Flying Package Zanzibar to Nyerere NP (Selous GR)]()
2-Day Flying Package Zanzibar to Nyerere NP (Selous GR)
$705 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Uwanda Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 319 Reviews
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![2-Day Tarangire Timeless Wilderness]()
2-Day Tarangire Timeless Wilderness
$898 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 630 Reviews
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![2-Day Fly-in Exclusive Tanzania Anniversary Safari]()
2-Day Fly-in Exclusive Tanzania Anniversary Safari
$1,081 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
4.9/5 – 174 Reviews
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2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Comfort Adventure
$693 to $738 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Paradise & Wilderness
4.8/5 – 273 Reviews
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![2-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater Fly-in Safari]()
2-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater Fly-in Safari
$1,227 to $1,277 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Josh Dreamland Safari
4.9/5 – 113 Reviews
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Best Seller
![2-Day Shared Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro]()
2-Day Shared Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro
$410 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetHotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Life Journey Experience
4.9/5 – 43 Reviews
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![2-Day Amazing Trip to Tarangire NP & Ngorongoro Crater]()
2-Day Amazing Trip to Tarangire NP & Ngorongoro Crater
$708 to $809 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetHotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Somewhere In Africa
4.9/5 – 92 Reviews
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![2-Day Mikumi Safari Adventure; Tanzania Hidden Gem]()
2-Day Mikumi Safari Adventure; Tanzania Hidden Gem
$356 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Widman Tours & Safari
5.0/5 – 111 Reviews
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![2-Day 1 Night Mikumi Safari Experience]()
2-Day 1 Night Mikumi Safari Experience
$390 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kihindo Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 855 Reviews
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6 Questions About 2-Day Tanzania Safaris
Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert. She and her husband form a team who write and update many Bradt guides, including the guide to Tanzania. She first visited Tanzania 30 years ago. Aside from her personal work trips, she has also led several safaris in Tanzania.› More about Ariadne
6 Questions About 2-Day Tanzania Safaris
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Are there 2-day tours available to Tanzanian parks and reserves?
“There are many 2-day/1-night tours available in Tanzania. Most safaris start from Arusha or Dar es Salaam, but it is possible to book a quick 2-day safari from Zanzibar too. Arusha is the gateway to the country’s Northern safari circuit. For a tour of the entire circuit you need at least 4 or 5 days, but in 2 days you can visit the famous Ngorongoro Crater in combination with Tarangire or Lake Manyara National Parks. Of course you can also opt to reduce traveling time and spend both days in just one of these destinations. Even more convenient is an overnight trip to Arusha National Park, located not too far from the city. Here you can enjoy game drives, walking safaris and amazing canoe trips on the Momela Lakes, which are home to large flocks of flamingos. From the coastal city of Dar es Salaam, a convenient 2-day safari is to Mikumi National Park. If you park near one of the waterholes you may see a constant stream of animals, including huge herds of buffalo, coming to drink. Otherwise, you can go to Saadani National Park, which spills onto the beaches of the Indian Ocean. It is possible to drive here (the trip takes about three hours), but boat transfers are also available. Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) can also be visited on a 2-day road trip from Dar es Salaam, but because of the distance, a fly-in trip here is more suitable.”
1What can I expect from a 2-day Tanzania safari?
“On a typical 2-day safari, you’ll be picked up at your accommodations at dawn or straight after an early breakfast. Usually you’ll drive for several hours to reach the park. The drive gives you the opportunity to see rural Tanzania. Once you arrive at the park entrance gate, your driver-guide will take a few minutes to sort out the paperwork and pop up the roof of your 4x4 vehicle. This is where your game drive starts. Your guide will drive slowly while looking for animals. You can relax and sit down or you can stand up and look around for animals. When animals move to seek shelter from the sun, it’s time to stop for lunch at a picnic spot, which could be at a scenic viewpoint or even a waterhole where you’ll be able to watch animals coming to drink. The afternoon is spent looking for more animals before you get to your accommodations for the night. After an early breakfast, you might go on another game drive before starting the drive back to the city. You’ll be dropped back at your hotel in time for dinner.”
2Is it safe to book a 2-day tour in Tanzania?
“All Tanzanian safaris run by reputable companies can be considered very safe. There is virtually no crime in any of the country’s parks and reserves. However, like anywhere in the world, cities tend to be crime hot spots. Most tours start in Arusha or Dar es Salaam. Many travelers walk around Arusha without any problems, but we suggest avoiding busy areas, such as the market and the bus station, and following some safety precautions. Dar es Salaam has a bad reputation for crime and you need to be more careful here. Exploring the city unguided is not recommended. Rather, book a tour or get around by taxi.”
› More about staying safe in Tanzania 3Is it possible to see the Big Five in 2 days?
“Tanzania’s wildlife viewing is incredible, and on a 4- to 5-day safari around the Northern circuit your chances of seeing the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino) are very good. This is more tricky on a 2-day trip though. Most Tanzanian parks and reserves don’t have rhinos. The only place to dependably see black or white rhino in the wild is in the Ngorongoro Crater. The other members of the Big Five are regularly spotted here too, although you need some luck to see leopard. In the Dry season, Tarangire is known for its big elephant herds, and buffalo are commonly seen too. Sightings of big cats (lion, leopard and cheetah), however, can be erratic. There is great general wildlife viewing in Lake Manyara, and you’ll have the chance to see tree-climbing lions. Arusha National Park isn’t as much a conventional safari destination. There are lots of animals, including the beautiful black-and-white Kilimanjaro colobus monkey, but there’s little chance of seeing any of the Big Five, except perhaps buffalo. In Mikumi three of the Big Five are easily seen, but leopard sightings are very rare. In Saadani, while wildlife densities are rather low, you could see elephants, giraffes and several antelope species. A highlight in Saadani is a boat trip on the mangrove-lined Wami River.”
4Is a 2-day Tanzania safari worth it?
“Whatever time you can allocate, it’s always worth getting out on a safari. Even though a proper safari should at least take you out into the bush for a few nights, sometimes a quick Tanzania safari is all you may have time to do. You might be traveling on business to the biggest city of Dar es Salaam and looking for the best way to spend a free weekend. Or perhaps you have booked a beach holiday in Zanzibar and you’d like a small safari adventure with a 2-day trip to the bush. Or maybe a 2-day safari is all the budget allows. It may surprise you how much you can see and take in on an overnight tour. And hopefully it will inspire you to do a longer safari another time.”
5How much will this safari cost?
“There is a big range of prices for a 2-day safari in Tanzania. The cheapest 2-day budget camping tours start at around US$400 per person. Private tours are usually a bit more pricey than group tours where a vehicle might be shared by six to eight people. Mid-range private tours, where you stay in no-frills accommodations, start at around US$500 per person, but luxury safaris start at around US$800 per person. Fly-in Nyerere packages start at around US$750 per person for an overnight trip. Use the filters on the SafariBookings website to narrow down your search, and always get a few quotes before making a booking.”
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