Our best-value short safari, without the crater fee
Zebras and wildebeest at a waterhole.
Two national parks close to Arusha, a full day in one and a morning in the other, with a lodge night in between. Skipping the crater's vehicle fee keeps this the lowest-priced 2-day trip we offer.
Tarangire gets the whole first day: elephants, baobabs and the river. Lake Manyara the next morning brings something different, forest full of baboons, hippo pools and a long lake shore.
It suits travellers on a budget, families with young children who prefer shorter drives, and anyone with two days to spare before a climb or a beach holiday.
Our lowest-priced 2-day safari
Short drives between parks
A full day in Tarangire
Back in Arusha in the afternoon
Arusha → Tarangire National Park → Mto wa Mbu or Karatu
We collect you from your Arusha hotel in the morning for the drive of about two and a half hours to Tarangire. A full day of game drives with a picnic lunch, then a short drive to your lodge near Mto wa Mbu or in Karatu.
Lake Manyara National Park → Arusha
A morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, through the forest and along the lake shore, with a picnic lunch. Then back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.
We name your lodge when we confirm availability.
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| Season | 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High SeasonJune – October · 20 Dec – February | $890 | $635 | $550 | $510 | $485 | $465 |
| Low SeasonMarch – May · 1 Nov – 19 Dec | $850 | $595 | $510 | $470 | $445 | $425 |
High Season: June to October and 20 December to the end of February. Low Season: March to May and 1 November to 19 December.
Private trip for your group only: the more of you share the vehicle and guide, the lower the price per person. For 7 or more people we send a quote.
How booking works: a 30% deposit confirms your trip and the balance is paid on arrival in Tanzania, before the trip starts. We reply within 3 hours. Booking terms
The Ngorongoro Crater has a high vehicle fee and conservation fees. Tarangire and Manyara cost less to enter, so the trip costs less.
Yes. The drives between the parks are short and both parks have plenty to see from the vehicle.
Yes, as a third day; see the 3-day Manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire safari.
Tarangire's elephants on day one, the crater on day two.
Elephant families and giant baobabs, two hours from Arusha.
Three parks, no long drives: Manyara, the crater and Tarangire.
Tell us your dates, where you are staying and how many of you are travelling. We reply within 3 hours.
