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Welcome to Tanzania, 2-Days Tanzania lodge safari is a package fits for business travelers & others with time constraints or a tight budget. This short Tanzania safari is a package made up of 2 days 1 night in a mid–range accommodation.
This 2 days lodge safari in Tanzania takes you to the best Northern Tanzania safari Parks of Tarangire National Park the place for elephants & to the world’s natural wonder “The Ngorongoro Crater” with big chances of spotting the big 5 in such a short period.
During 2 days Tanzania lodge safari expects to see the large elephant population & huge baobab trees in Tarangire, about 6000 elephants were recorded in this park, you may also expect to see giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, eland, buffalo warthog, baboon, impala, Gerenuk & the rare species of Great Kudu, Oryx & the Ash stalling. Over 400 species of bird were recorded here. Lion, leopard, cheetahs, hyena, jackals & countless birds of prey can also be seen.
Visiting Ngorongoro Crater
The 2 days Tanzania lodge safari will also include a visit to UNESCO’S world heritage site The Ngorongoro Crater which referred to by many as the 8th wonder of the world. It is an exciting drive when descent 600 meters high walls with lots of corners to the crater floor.
Your 2 days Tanzania lodge safari package will include one night stay at a very comfortable lodge. This safari package can be tailored to 3 days lodge safari by adding one night & a visit to Lake Manyara national park on the last day before driving back to Arusha. High category accommodation is available on request.
2-Days Tanzania Lodge Safaris Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Distance: 139 km
Non-Game Viewing Time: 2 to 3 hrs.
After breakfast you will depart to Tarangire National Park, you will pass by Arusha Town for any last-minute purchase before heading to the bush. The driving will be across the beautiful Masai steppe and many villages, reaching Makuyuni junction, you will take the road to the left and drive along Arusha – Dodoma highway toward Tarangire National park, a drive is of about 2:30 hrs on tarmac road. At the gate, it will take you less than 15 minutes for your driver to sort out some park formalities. Game drives will start right from the gate, you may anticipate seeing many animals & birds including the rare species of Great Kudu, Fringed-Eared Oryx as well as the Ash Stalling.
This park is famous for its elephant population of about 6000 wondering around Tarangire Lake Manyara ecosystem, huge baobab tree, and tree climbing python is one of the highlights in this park.
Dinner and Overnight at the lodge in Karatu town.
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Distance: 172 km
Time: 3 to 4 hrs
After breakfast your 2 days Tanzania lodge safari continues as we take you to the Ngorongoro Crater. You will start by driving along the beautiful high lying farmlands of Karatu & to Ngorongoro gate for check-in and afterward drive up to the crater rim, stop at Crater viewpoint for some nice view & pictures of the Crater floor from the rim then drive along the rim & ascending 600 meters high walls to the Crater floor for a wonderful game viewing. The unfolded volcanic caldera which sometimes referred to as the 8th nature wonder of the world is home to a larger number of animal species. Yearly adequate water supply & fodder enable Ngorongoro Crater to support a large number of wildlife which include herds of wildebeest, buffalo, African elephant, zebra, eland, hippos, gazelle & the rare black rhino. Ngorongoro Crater is also home to a dense population of predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals.
End of safari.
Do you need a more adventurous safari? Our 2 days Tanzania lodge safari adventure can be customized to 3 days by adding one more night & a visit to Lake Manyara National Park on the last day before driving back to Arusha.
This marks the End of our 2-Days Tanzania Lodge safaris
INCLUDES:
- Transportation in a modified 4WD safari Land cruiser with photographic roof thatch
- Service of a professional English speaking safari driver-guide and a chef
- All Meals: during the safari
- 5 l of mineral water per person per day during game drive
- Overnight stays in good lodges
- Tents, mattresses & camping equipment except for sleeping bag
- All entry & camping fees.
EXCLUDES:
- All flights
- Sleeping bag but can be rent in Arusha at a reasonable price
- Beverages Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips/gratitude for safari driver guide & chef
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance etc.