2 Days Serengeti Safari starting from Arusha or Mwanza is designed for tourists who are in Tanzania for a short time. It is also recommended for both local and international tours who don’t have enough time to spare for a longer safari. The package includes two game drives in one of the greatest wildlife conservation areas in the world. One game drive will be organized in the afternoon of the first day and another in the morning of day 2. One of the game drives will lead to the Grumeti river to see one of the largest collection of Nile crocodiles. If you happen to visit Tanzania between May and July, you will be able to witness the great wildebeest migration.
The Serengeti National Park is one of the largest wildlife conservation areas in Africa. It is situated in North-Central Tanzania (adjacent to the border with Kenya) and covers an area measuring 14,763 square kilometers. It is also located next to the Ngorongoro Conservation area. Because of its rich biodiversity and incredible collection of wildlife, the Serengeti is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 
Serengeti is characterized by flat plains, grasslands and dotted with kopjes. The park is home to wildebeest, lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, jackals, hyenas, buffaloes, elephants, black rhinos and much more. The greatest attraction in the Serengeti is the seasonal animal migration where over 1.3 million wildebeest, 150,000 gazelles, 60,000 zebra gather after following the rains and green pasture before continuing to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. For a longer tour of the Serengeti plains and Ngorongoro crater, please check out our 3 Days Serengeti wildlife Safari Package.
Highlights
The major highlights of the 2 day Serengeti National Park Safari include: –
- Game drives
- An encounter with the Maasai tribesmen
- Beautiful countryside and sights of the great Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Pickup from Arusha – Transfer to Serengeti
Wake up early morning and take breakfast as you wait for our company Guide to pick you up from your hotel or residence in Arusha. After the usual briefing, you will enter the car and start the journey through amazing countryside. The journey takes 4 hours but you will have seen a lot including traversing the Ngorongoro Conservation area. You will arrive at the park in the afternoon, check-in to your hotel and have lunch. After having lunch, the driver will take you for a late afternoon game drive using the different savannah trails. Expect to see zebras, wildebeest, topis, crocodiles, impala, gazelles, countless birds and hippos submerged in water. You will be back at the lodge and watch the beautiful African sunset along the way.
Dinner and Overnight at Kirawira Serena Camp (Luxury), Shuhudia Adventure Camp (Mid-range) and Mbalageti Serengeti Tented Camp (Budget).
Day 2: Game drive and transfer back to Arusha
Wake up early for breakfast and wait for the driver to start the journey back into the savannah for the final morning game drive before departure. This is the perfect time to meet lions along the park roads. They tend to avoid the morning dew found in the long grass. The morning game drive is excellent for birdwatching and spotting the herbivores starting out the day. It is also the best time to see nocturnal animals going back into their dens after a busy night of hunting.
After this 4-hour game drive, you will go back to the hotel for lunch and checkout. The driver will start the journey back to Arusha arriving late in the afternoon. Drop off is at your hotel or residence later in the day.
End of Tour
Cost of the Tour
Our 2 Days Serengeti Wildlife Safari Costs $818 per person if in a group. Very large groups of 6 or more attract a discount totaling to about $535 per person.
Tour Inclusions and Exclusions
The price of our 2 Days Serengeti Safari includes: –
- An English speaking driver who is also an experienced Guide
- Transport in a quality 4×4 safari van with a pop-up roof
- All meals and water for the two days
- Park Entrance fees and relevant taxes
- Pickup and drop-off in Arusha or Mwanza
The tour cost will exclude international/local flights, visas and medical insurance. The price also excludes personal expenses like telephone calls, alcohol, laundry, cigars or tips to our Guides.
Additional Information
It is important to ensure that your passport is current. The expiration date must be at least 6 months after your first entry into the country. The Visa can be acquired with the help of the closest Tanzanian embassy or on arrival into the country.
Vaccinations against Yellow fever may be mandatory during certain times of the year. A vaccination against COVID-19 may also become compulsory in the near future. Do not forget to pack anti-malarial drugs or visit your personal doctor for advice before proceeding to book your tour. Mission Africa Safaris doesn’t provide any health insurance to clients.
Pack the right clothing which is suitable for the African savannah. The cloth must be able to be removed if it gets too hot or layered if it gets too cold. Avoid colors that trap heat from the sun. Always remember that insects and other bugs are attracted to shouting colors. A suitable hiking boot may be required if you visit during the rainy season. Remember that it can get hot in the Serengeti and because of that think about traveling with sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat for protection.
Whereas a credit card will help with most payments, don’t forget to move with some cash while in Tanzania. You may need to pay for laundry, souvenirs, alcohol, cigars and tip to the people who will make your trip memorable. How much Tip should you give the safari driver? We recommend tip worth $20 per day for the driver. You can give hotel staff between $10 to $15 as tip when checking out.
In general, a packing list for the Serengeti should include a backpack, Walking boots/shoes, lip balm, sunscreen, sunglasses, a phone/charger, insect repellent, a Hat, safari books, camera/charger, binoculars, waterproof jacket, light fleece, headlamp and dinner clothing. You may also travel with your own first aid kit, medications prescribed by your doctor and water purification tablets.
Hotels and Lodges
Mbalageti Serengeti Tented Camp: Also known as Mbalageti Lodge, this camp is built overlooking the Dutwa Plain found in the Western part of the Serengeti National Park. From the camp, guests can get 
amazing views of the vast Serengeti plains and wildebeest during the migration. The Mbalageti Serengeti Tented Camp stands out because of the beautiful views it offers and reasonable rates they charge for their rooms. The rooms are spacious, self-contained and lovely.
Shuhudia Adventure Camp: This tented camp is built in Central Serengeti – an area where all the action occurs especially during the great migration. It also offers panoramic views of the park but with even more luxurious rooms. In an effort to offer privacy and comfort, the camp offers only 6 self-contained tents. Each tent can be converted into a twin, double or single room. Each tent has a bathroom, bucket shower, flush toilet, private terrace and comfortable furniture which is complemented by African decorations.
Kirawira Serena Camp: For those looking for the best services and a true luxury lodge, this is one of them. Kirawira Serena Camp is found in the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park. It is perfect for witnessing the great migration and offers 25 luxury tents which are built and raised on timber platforms. Each tent is a masterpiece and offers great views of the Serengeti. Ever watched the movie “Out of Africa”? Well, Kirawira Camp attempts to recreate that environment and feeling of being out in the Africa of old. Expect fine wines, elegant African furniture, Wi-Fi, evening cultural performances by the local Maasai and beautiful evenings around a fire pit.
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