1 Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari | Big Five Wildlife Tour from Arusha
1‑Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari | Big Five Wildlife Tour from Arusha
Tour Highlights
- Start Arusha City
- End Arusha City
- Main Country tanzania
- Transportation -op-up-roof-4x4-vehicle
- Main Focus Game drive safari
- Safari Type Private Tour
- Special Food Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Halal
Itinerary Overview
Explore the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater on a full-day safari adventure. Descend into the crater floor, a unique wildlife haven surrounded by dramatic volcanic walls. Enjoy incredible game viewing, spot a variety of animals, and experience one of Tanzania’s most spectacular natural wonders.
Itinerary Description
Descend into the famous Ngorongoro Crater
High chance of seeing the Big Five
Scenic crater viewpoints
Wildlife-rich grasslands and wetlands
Picnic lunch with stunning surroundings
Professional safari guide and game drive experience
High chance of seeing the Big Five
Scenic crater viewpoints
Wildlife-rich grasslands and wetlands
Picnic lunch with stunning surroundings
Professional safari guide and game drive experience
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater
Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Central
Activities:
Early morning pickup from your hotel or airport in Arusha at 6:00 AM.
Scenic drive to Ngorongoro Crater with views of the surrounding highlands.
Crater viewpoint stop for panoramic views and photographs.
Ngorongoro Crater game drive to explore the crater floor and observe wildlife.
Wildlife viewing — look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos, warthogs and the rare black rhinoceros.
Nature and landscape exploration through grasslands, acacia forests and wetlands.
Birdwatching around the crater's lakes and wetlands.
Picnic lunch in the crater, subject to park regulations and safari arrangements.
Return transfer to Arusha and drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Experience: Your safari begins with an early 6:00 AM pickup from your hotel or the airport in Arusha. Meet your safari guide and drive toward the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, stopping at the crater viewpoint along the way.
You will then descend into the crater for an exciting game drive. Often called the “Eighth Natural Wonder of the World,” Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Formed more than two million years ago after a massive volcanic eruption and subsequent collapse, the crater is approximately 19 km wide and provides a remarkable natural habitat for wildlife.
Inside the crater, you can explore a variety of landscapes, including open grasslands, acacia woodlands, swamps, and lakes. The area supports an impressive concentration of wildlife, with opportunities to see elephants, lions, hyenas, warthogs, hippos, flamingos, and other bird species, as well as the elusive black rhinoceros.
After the game drive, you will begin your journey back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari adventure.odation.
You will then descend into the crater for an exciting game drive. Often called the “Eighth Natural Wonder of the World,” Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Formed more than two million years ago after a massive volcanic eruption and subsequent collapse, the crater is approximately 19 km wide and provides a remarkable natural habitat for wildlife.
Inside the crater, you can explore a variety of landscapes, including open grasslands, acacia woodlands, swamps, and lakes. The area supports an impressive concentration of wildlife, with opportunities to see elephants, lions, hyenas, warthogs, hippos, flamingos, and other bird species, as well as the elusive black rhinoceros.
After the game drive, you will begin your journey back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari adventure.odation.
Accommodation:
Meals: picnic
Drinks: water
Include
- Parking fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned
- All accommodations mentioned
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- Drinks
Exclude
- Inland Airfare costs
- Personal expenses
- Meals not mentioned
- International flights
- Additional accommodation
- Gratuities for guides
- Personal items
- Govt. fees
- Tips
- Visa & insurance
Cancellation Policy
- 61 days+ prior to the start date: 0% of the total cost full refund
- 31 – 60 days prior to the start date: 50% of the total cost
- 1– 7 days prior to the start date: 100% of the total cost no refund
- 8 – 20 days prior to the start date: 80% of the total cost
- 21 – 30 days prior to the start date: 70% of the total cost
