Tanzania · Safari

1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha with Big Five Game Drive

1 Day Round trip from Ngorongoro Crater Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience a full-day game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater
02 Spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos
03 Enjoy a scenic descent with breathtaking views of the world's largest volcanic caldera
04 Have a picnic lunch at the crater floor surrounded by wildlife

Descend 600 metres into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater on a full-day safari from Arusha and explore one of Africa's most unique wildlife sanctuaries. The crater floor is home to lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and the rare black rhino, all set within breathtaking volcanic scenery. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the crater floor and travel with a professional guide in a 4x4 vehicle for an unforgettable wildlife experience.

The crater floor is home to lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and the rare black rhino, all set within breathtaking volcanic scenery.

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What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

Early morning pick-up from Arusha and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approx. 3-4 hours).
Descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
Explore the crater floor, home to high concentrations of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and the rare black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor surrounded by wildlife.
Continue wildlife viewing in the afternoon across the crater's scenic landscapes.
Ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon/evening.