Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Embark on a thrilling game drive across the Ngorongoro Crater floor
  • 02 Spot the sensational Big Five in Tanzania's famed Crater Highlands
  • 03 Look out for hyenas, large-tusk elephants, bat-eared foxes, and several bird species
  • 04 Visit a Masai village for a mesmerising look at local lifestyle
  • 05 Purchase carvings, curios, and precious stones on the drive back to Arusha

Head to Tanzania's Crater Highlands on this 3-day safari from Arusha and explore the vast plains of Ngorongoro Crater. Look out for varied wildlife, including the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino - as well as hyenas, large-tusk elephants, bat-eared foxes, and several bird species. The tour also offers an opportunity to visit a Masai village for a mesmerising glimpse into local life.

Embark on a full-day game drive and explore the Crater floor while spotting the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino - along with hyenas, large-tusk elephants, bat-eared foxes, and several bird species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater Highlands

  • Meet your Tanzanian safari guide and get picked up from your hotel in Arusha before departing for Ngorongoro Crater. The drive takes about 4 hours.

Dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge near Ngorongoro.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

  • Embark on a full-day game drive and explore the Crater floor while spotting the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino - along with hyenas, large-tusk elephants, bat-eared foxes, and several bird species.

  • Have lunch and continue the game drive until evening before enjoying a delicious dinner and an overnight stay at Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge.

3
Day 03

Return to Arusha via Local Craft Stops

  • Drive back to Arusha and purchase carvings, curios, and other precious stones on the way.

  • Go on a Masai village tour to see the lifestyle of the local people (optional).

Ngorongoro Crater Highlands, Crater floor, Masai village

Where this trip takes you

Ngorongoro Crater Highlands, Crater floor, Masai village

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation as per itinerary

  • National Park and Crater fees

  • Local taxes

  • Bottled water

  • Meals as per itinerary

  • Live commentary on board

  • English-speaking Tanzanian safari guide

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Telephone/fax

  • Any other tours not mentioned in the above itinerary

  • Tips/gratuities for the driver and hotel staff

  • Any extras not mentioned above

  • Items of a personal nature, such as laundry and souvenirs

  • Extra costs incurred if there is a change of date, a reduction in the number of persons, or any deviation from the above itinerary

  • Alcoholic drinks

Know before you go

  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travelling.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking.

  • Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $750.00 — $1,110.00
Double Sharing $750.00 — $1,110.00

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