Book an affordable 2-day Tanzania budget safari to Tarangire and Manyara. See lions and elephants at a great price with our expert local safari guides.
This 2-day Tanzania budget safari offers a cost-effective way to see diverse wildlife in the northern circuit. Visit Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park with professional local guides. It is an ideal 2-day budget safari in Tanzania for travelers seeking high-quality game viewing at a low price. See lions, elephants, and giraffes while keeping your costs down. Enjoy a well-organized and professional wildlife journey through Africa's most famous landscapes.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), our driver will meet you for a private transfer to your budget-friendly hotel in Arusha. The 1-hour drive covers 50 kilometers. This day is for resting and receiving a briefing for your 2-day Tanzania budget safari to Lake Manyara & Tarangire. You can explore the local Arusha markets or rest to prepare for the start of your safari. Your guide will provide all necessary information about the park rules and the wildlife you expect to see.
Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation: Gold Crest Hotel
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner
The safari departs Arusha at 8:00 AM for a 130-kilometer drive (2.5 hours) to Lake Manyara National Park. This 2-day budget safari in Tanzania focuses on the groundwater forest and alkaline lake. You will search for tree-climbing lions and large troops of baboons. A positive and unexpected moment often happens at the lake shore, where you can watch hippos surfacing in the water while you enjoy a picnic lunch. After a full game drive, you will head to an affordable campsite or lodge for dinner and rest.
Destination: Lake Manyara
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you will drive 100 kilometers to Tarangire National Park. This park is known for its massive elephant population and baobab trees. On your 2-day Tanzania budget safari, you will explore the riverbanks where predators often hide. An unexpected positive highlight often occurs when you spot a large elephant family walking calmly across the road just a few meters from your vehicle. After a picnic lunch and 5 hours of game viewing, you will begin the 120-kilometer return journey to Arusha, arriving by 6:00 PM.
Destination: Tarangire
Accommodation: Gold Crest Hotel
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
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What makes this two day Tanzania budget safari more affordable than other options?
This package focuses on cost effective solutions such as staying in public campsites rather than luxury lodges. By sharing the vehicle and choosing entry level accommodations, we ensure you experience the same wildlife highlights at a fraction of the usual price.
How are meals handled during a low cost safari experience?
This package focuses on cost effective solutions such as staying in public campsites rather than luxury lodges. By sharing the vehicle and choosing entry level accommodations, we ensure you experience the same wildlife highlights at a fraction of the usual price.
Is the vehicle quality reduced for the budget package?
A professional private chef accompanies you to prepare fresh and hot meals at the campsite. Breakfast and dinner are served at the camp while a packed lunch is enjoyed inside the parks to maximize your viewing time.
Is the vehicle quality reduced for the budget package?
This package focuses on cost effective solutions such as staying in public campsites rather than luxury lodges. By sharing the vehicle and choosing entry level accommodations, we ensure you experience the same wildlife highlights at a fraction of the usual price.
Is the vehicle quality reduced for the budget package?
No, we use the same high quality 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop up roofs for all our tours regardless of the price point. You will have a professional driver guide and a reliable vehicle to navigate the rugged terrain of the northern circuit safely.
Can I upgrade my accommodation if I decide not to camp?
This package focuses on cost effective solutions such as staying in public campsites rather than luxury lodges. By sharing the vehicle and choosing entry level accommodations, we ensure you experience the same wildlife highlights at a fraction of the usual price.
Is this a private tour or will I be joining other travelers?
A professional private chef accompanies you to prepare fresh and hot meals at the campsite. Breakfast and dinner are served at the camp while a packed lunch is enjoyed inside the parks to maximize your viewing time.
Is the vehicle quality reduced for the budget package?
This package focuses on cost effective solutions such as staying in public campsites rather than luxury lodges. By sharing the vehicle and choosing entry level accommodations, we ensure you experience the same wildlife highlights at a fraction of the usual price.
What should I pack for a budget camping safari?
Since you will be sleeping in a tent, it is wise to bring a flashlight or headlamp and a power bank for your electronic devices. Pack comfortable clothes for the day and a warm jacket for the chilly nights at the campsite.
Is this a private tour or will I be joining other travelers?
During the wet months, some campsites may be more challenging, so we often recommend small guesthouses as an alternative. However, the wildlife viewing remains excellent and the parks are much less crowded, offering a more intimate connection with the environment.
What makes this two day Tanzania budget safari more affordable than other options?
This package focuses on cost effective solutions such as staying in public campsites rather than luxury lodges. By sharing the vehicle and choosing entry level accommodations, we ensure you experience the same wildlife highlights at a fraction of the usual price.
How are meals handled during a low cost safari experience?
This package focuses on cost effective solutions such as staying in public campsites rather than luxury lodges. By sharing the vehicle and choosing entry level accommodations, we ensure you experience the same wildlife highlights at a fraction of the usual price.
Is the vehicle quality reduced for the budget package?
A professional private chef accompanies you to prepare fresh and hot meals at the campsite. Breakfast and dinner are served at the camp while a packed lunch is enjoyed inside the parks to maximize your viewing time.
Is the vehicle quality reduced for the budget package?
This package focuses on cost effective solutions such as staying in public campsites rather than luxury lodges. By sharing the vehicle and choosing entry level accommodations, we ensure you experience the same wildlife highlights at a fraction of the usual price.
Is the vehicle quality reduced for the budget package?
No, we use the same high quality 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop up roofs for all our tours regardless of the price point. You will have a professional driver guide and a reliable vehicle to navigate the rugged terrain of the northern circuit safely.
Can I upgrade my accommodation if I decide not to camp?
This package focuses on cost effective solutions such as staying in public campsites rather than luxury lodges. By sharing the vehicle and choosing entry level accommodations, we ensure you experience the same wildlife highlights at a fraction of the usual price.
Is this a private tour or will I be joining other travelers?
A professional private chef accompanies you to prepare fresh and hot meals at the campsite. Breakfast and dinner are served at the camp while a packed lunch is enjoyed inside the parks to maximize your viewing time.
Is the vehicle quality reduced for the budget package?
This package focuses on cost effective solutions such as staying in public campsites rather than luxury lodges. By sharing the vehicle and choosing entry level accommodations, we ensure you experience the same wildlife highlights at a fraction of the usual price.
What should I pack for a budget camping safari?
Since you will be sleeping in a tent, it is wise to bring a flashlight or headlamp and a power bank for your electronic devices. Pack comfortable clothes for the day and a warm jacket for the chilly nights at the campsite.
Is this a private tour or will I be joining other travelers?
During the wet months, some campsites may be more challenging, so we often recommend small guesthouses as an alternative. However, the wildlife viewing remains excellent and the parks are much less crowded, offering a more intimate connection with the environment.
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