2 day Safari Tanzania from Zanzibar

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  • Mid Range tour

    This mid range tour uses lodges and hotels.

  • Private tour

    This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

  • Can start any day

    If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

  • Can be customized

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  • For solo and group travelers

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  • Minimum age of 3 years

    The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar

Safari Overview

2 Day Safari from Zanzibar | Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable 2 Day Safari from Zanzibar or Arusha that takes you through two of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations — Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. This short yet thrilling safari is designed for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s top game parks in just two days without compromising on adventure, comfort, or wildlife encounters.

Your journey begins in Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobab trees, sweeping savannahs, and large elephant herds. Enjoy game drives through scenic landscapes teeming with lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and more than 400 bird species. The Tarangire River serves as a vital water source, ensuring incredible wildlife sightings all year round — a true highlight of your 2 Day Tanzania Safari.

The adventure continues to the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders. Descend 600 meters into this spectacular natural caldera to discover a self-contained wildlife paradise hosting nearly 30,000 animals — including the legendary Big Five. Enjoy game drives across grasslands, acacia woodlands, and shimmering soda lakes filled with flamingos and hippos.

With breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, and professional guides, this 2 Day Safari from Zanzibar or Arusha offers the perfect balance of excitement and accessibility — ideal for travelers with limited time who want to experience the essence of a Tanzanian safari.

2 Days Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar

Itinerary Summary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha/Zanzibar – Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from Arusha (or a short flight from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport). After meeting your safari guide, you’ll set off for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees, sweeping savannah, and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive as you spot lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and more than 400 bird species. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park with stunning views of the Tarangire River. In the late afternoon, you’ll drive to your lodge/camp near Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the crater hosts nearly 30,000 animals including the Big Five – lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and the rare black rhino. As you explore the grasslands, acacia forests, and soda lakes filled with flamingos, your guide will share insights about the wildlife and ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before ascending the crater walls in the afternoon. You’ll then drive back to Arusha or catch your evening flight back to Zanzibar, marking the end of your incredible 2-day safari.
  • Park entry fees (Tarangire & Ngorongoro)
  • Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver/guide
  • Accommodation (budget, mid-range, or luxury lodge in Karatu)
  • All meals as per itinerary (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
  • Drinking water during the safari
  • Government taxes and levies
  • Flights (domestic Zanzibar–Arusha or international)
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for driver/guide
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
  • Optional activities or extra accommodation before/after safari
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