Tanzania · Wildlife

1-Hour Ngorongoro Crater Tour from Arusha with Big Five Viewing

1 Hour Round trip from Ngorongoro Crater Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ancient Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
02 See the Big Five in the world's largest volcanic caldera
03 Spot zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and cheetahs in the Conservation Area
04 Enjoy lunch at a picnic spot inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Explore the ancient Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Tanzania's most interesting parks, home to a remarkable variety of wildlife species ranging from zebras and wildebeests to lions. This tour takes you from Arusha into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a chance to see the Big Five and other iconic animals in the world's largest volcanic caldera, formed around three million years ago.

This tour takes you from Arusha into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a chance to see the Big Five and other iconic animals in the world's largest volcanic caldera, formed around three million years ago.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English, Japanese, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Experience from Arusha

Get picked up in Arusha at the specified time and enjoy the drive to the Ngorongoro gate.
Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest volcanic caldera, formed around three million years ago and home to more than 25,000 animals.
See the Big Five - rhino, lion, leopard, cape buffalo, and elephant - as well as zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and cheetahs found in the Conservation Area.
Eat lunch at a picnic spot inside the Conservation Area.
Drive back to Arusha.
Head back to your hotel or accommodation at the end of the tour.