Tanzania · Safari

Full-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha with Big Five Viewing

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

See Giraffes in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Spot a Lioness at Ngorongoro Conservation Area

See African Elephants at Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Birdwatch at Ngorongoro Conservation Area

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Take in panoramic views from the Ngorongoro Crater Rim
02 Explore one of the world's largest intact volcanic calderas
03 Look out for the Big Five on a crater-floor game drive
04 Enjoy a picnic lunch near Ngoitokok Swamp's hippo pool

Drive to the rim of the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and take in stunning views over Ngorongoro Crater on this full-day safari from Arusha. Descend to the crater floor for game drives in one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife settings, with chances to spot the Big Five as well as a wide variety of birds and plains animals. Break for a picnic lunch near Ngoitokok Swamp before continuing your afternoon game viewing.

Drive to the rim of the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and take in stunning views over Ngorongoro Crater on this full-day safari from Arusha.

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

Meet your tour guide at 6:00 AM at your hotel in Arusha and begin your 190-kilometre drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area entry gate.
From the gate, continue to the Crater Rim and spend a few minutes marvelling at the stunning view of Ngorongoro Crater from above.
Descend to the crater floor for a game drive. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the largest intact calderas in the world and one of the most spectacular sights in all of Africa. Keep an eye out for the Big Five - rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, and elephant. You may also see zebras, hippopotami, giraffes, wildebeests, hyenas, geese, storks, and vultures.
Enjoy your picnic lunch at the picnic site near Ngoitokok Swamp, a hippo pool.
After lunch, embark on an afternoon game-viewing excursion.
At 3:00 PM, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha.