Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip

Trip Highlights

Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip

  • Full-day safari inside the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera
  • Exceptional chances to see the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino)
  • Stunning scenery from the crater rim to the wildlife-rich floor
  • Thriving habitats including grasslands, forests, and a soda lake home to flamingos
  • Guided by a professional local safari guide in a private 4×4 vehicle
  • Picnic lunch at a safe scenic site overlooking the crater floor
  • Convenient round-trip from Arusha or Moshi
Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip

Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip Overview & Itinerary

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime safari adventure with the Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip, one of the most rewarding wildlife experiences in Tanzania. Starting from Arusha, the journey takes you through lush highlands and scenic landscapes before descending 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most wildlife-dense destinations. 

Inside the crater’s 260 square kilometers lies a unique mix of grasslands, forests, swamps, and a soda lake, creating an ecosystem that supports an incredible concentration of wildlife year-round. During your game drive, keep your camera ready for lions resting in the open plains, elephants roaming the forests, and the rare black rhino, one of the crater’s most prized sightings. Flamingos gather along the lake shores while hippos relax in nearby pools.

Often compared to Serengeti National Park for its world-class wildlife viewing, Ngorongoro offers the advantage of a compact landscape where you can witness an extraordinary variety of animals in just a single day. This makes it the perfect choice for travellers with limited time who still want a true Tanzanian safari experience. 

After a thrilling game drive and a scenic picnic lunch on the crater floor, you’ll ascend back to the rim and return to Arusha with unforgettable memories and stunning photos from your safari. 

Ngorongoro is more than a destination; it’s an experience that stays with you forever.

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PRICING

Per person Price
1 Pax
$ 746
2 Pax
$ 450
3 Pax
$ 350
4 Pax
$ 290
5 Pax
$ 250
6 Pax
$ 233
7 Pax

PRICING INCLUDES

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide
  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Arusha
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the trip
  • Entrance fees to Tarangire National Park
  • Game drive in Tarangire National Park
  • Packed picnic lunch
  • Government taxes

PRICING EXCLUDES

  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
  • Tips and gratuities for guide/driver
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Travel insurance

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