Tanzania · Safari

1-Day Jeep Safari to Ngorongoro Crater with Big Five Wildlife

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the vast volcanic Ngorongoro Crater, home to the iconic "big 5" game animals
02 Spot a rich variety of wildlife, including buffaloes, rhinos, elephants, flamingos, cheetahs, and monkeys
03 Descend into the crater for a close-up safari experience with a Tanzanian tour guide
04 Discover the Crater Highlands in northern Tanzania on a guided 1-day jeep safari

Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in northern Tanzania, home to the vast volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and the "big 5" game animals: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. Explore the Crater Highlands on a guided safari tour and look out for numerous animal and bird species, including monkeys, elephants, lions, rhinos, flamingos, cheetahs, and hippos. This 1-day jeep safari offers a close-up wildlife experience in one of Tanzania's most remarkable natural settings.

Approximately 25,000 animals live in the crater, including cats, large herds of buffaloes, monkeys, and many different species of birds, including flamingos around Lake Magadi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha

After an early morning breakfast, at around 5:00 am, drive for 2 to 3 hours to cover 154 km from Arusha to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the crater with your packed lunch and Tanzanian tour guide. Approximately 25,000 animals live in the crater, including cats, large herds of buffaloes, monkeys, and many different species of birds, including flamingos around Lake Magadi. You might also see endangered species such as rhinos and cheetahs.
In the evening, drive back to Arusha.