Today we have some special advise for all the people who have just few
days but don't want to miss the experience of a wildlife safari in
Tanzania... so let's have a look at the best itineraries to spend just 2 days and 1 night living this amazing
experience.
If your starting point is Arusha, you can't miss some of the most
famous park of the Northern Circuit of the country. 2 days are not
enough to reach by road the popular Serengeti, but we can suggest a
couple of nice alternatives.
2 Days Safari in Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is easily accessible from Arusha town: the
road is in good condition and the journey takes less than 4 hours.
This park is crossed by the Tarangire River, that gives name to the park. This source of water is particularly important during the dry season, when it is
possible to see a huge number of animals around its shores.
During the game drive it is possible to see a good variety of mammals
(elephant, zebra, wildebeest, etc.) as well as birds and an amazing
landscape.
If you decide to visit this park, we recommend to leave Arusha early in the morning, so you will have all the day to
visit the park, enjoying a picnic lunch in the wild and then relax at
your lodge or tented camp before dinner.
The second day you can have an early morning game drive before heading
back to Arusha and get back to town by lunchtime.
2 Days Safari in Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
If you don't want to miss one of the most famous attraction of
Tanzania - the Ngorongoro Crater - but you have just two days, we
suggest an amazing itinerary that combines it with a safari to Lake
Manyara National Park.
The best time to descend the Crater is the
early morning, so it is better to sleep somewhere around there rather
than departing from Arusha and visit Ngorongoro the same day. We suggest to spend the first day at Lake
Manyara National Park: being located just 126 km South-West from the
town, it can be reached in just one hour and half travelling by car.
So, if you start your travel early, you can spend all
the morning game driving, enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and then another
short afternoon safari before moving to Ngorongoro area.
Here you can decide for the unforgettable experience of a night on
the rim of the Crater or, if you want to save some money, you can stay
in the town of Karatu, where there is a wide range of accommodation
available, from budget to luxury.
On the second day, the alarm-clock will ring very early, so you will have time to descend the Ngorongoro Crater just after sunrise and to
enjoy a rich game drive in this unique place. Around mid-day it
will be time for a fast picnic lunch; then you will ascend the Crater and
travel back to Arusha, where you can expect to arrive at late
afternoon.
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If your starting point is Dar es Salaam, you can't miss the chance to
visit the unspoiled and wild Southern Circuit of Tanzania. Here you can choose some of the best itineraries for a 2 days/1 night safari.
2 Days Safari in Mikumi National Park
A safari in Mikumi National Park is probably the most popular option
for all the people who are in Dar es Salaam and want to try this
experience in just a few days: the park is easily accessible from the
city in four to five hours driving on a tarmac road.
So, if you
leave Dar Es Salaam early in the morning, you can arrive by lunchtime in the
park and enjoy a long afternoon game drive before going to relax at
your lodge or tented camp. The morning of the second day, you can have an
early morning game drive before starting your travel back to Dar es
Salaam.
If you want to try local cuisine, we also suggest to stop
along the way in the town of Chalinze, where you can taste some delicious
typical Tanzanian food.
2 Days Fly-in/Fly-Out Safari in Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve is one of the world's
largest protected wildlife areas, as it is larger than Belgium! If you have just
two days to spend there, we recommend to book a flying safari.
In the early morning you will reach Dar es Salaam Airport, and in a short time you will land directly inside the Selous
Game Reserve.
Once there, after the check in at your camp, you can choose between a game drive or a boat safari or a walking safari. After a long day, you will enjoy a delicious dinner and socialize with other travellers around the bonfire organized
by your camp.
The second day, after a good breakfast and some relax, you will be ready
for your last game view en-route to the airstrip, where you will board
your flight back to Dar es Salaam.
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