Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha with Lodge Stay

3 Days Round trip from Ngorongoro Crater Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Ngorongoro Crater's breathtaking wildlife, including zebras, wildebeests, and the rare black rhino
02 Experience immersive game drives and stay at accommodations such as Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
03 Enjoy scenic views of the high-altitude rainforest before descending into the crater
04 Spend a full day game viewing on the floor of one of Africa's true wonders of nature

Explore Ngorongoro Crater on a 3-day tour and see large herds of zebra and wildebeest grazing nearby while lions rest in the sun. Spot the endangered black rhino returning to the thick cover of the crater forests after grazing on dew-laden grass in the morning mist. Enjoy scenic views of the high-altitude rainforest and immersive game viewing in one of Africa's true natural wonders.

Spot the endangered black rhino returning to the thick cover of the crater forests after grazing on dew-laden grass in the morning mist.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater and Afternoon Game Viewing

Distance: 190 km (4 hrs.).

Pick up from the hotel in Arusha Town.
Drive to the crater with unique views of the high-altitude rainforest surrounding the rim.
Enjoy lunch at the lodge.
In the afternoon, descend into the crater for game viewing. Ngorongoro Serena Lodge is built into the rim of a dormant volcano.

Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or Ngorongoro.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Ngorongoro Crater

Spend a full day in Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy game viewing on the crater floor of one of Africa's true wonders of nature.

Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.

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Day 03

Return to Arusha or Continue to Zanzibar

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha for drop-off at the hotel, or combine this safari with a Zanzibar beach holiday extension.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Ngorongoro Crater 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Arusha airport/hotel pick-up and drop-off transfers
Ground transport while on safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a roof hatch that pops up to enable easy viewing and photography, with guaranteed window seats
Services of a knowledgeable English-speaking professional tour driver-guide
Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
Full-board accommodation in lodges in single, double, twin, or triple rooms
All park entrance fees, including government taxes
Ngorongoro Crater service fees
Flying doctor tourist air ambulance evacuation cover in case of emergency while on safari
Government taxes and local levies
1.5 litres of mineral water per day whilst on safari
Starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha

What's Not Included

All personal travel and baggage insurance
International and domestic flights
All airport taxes and visas
Items and services of a personal nature
Olduvai Gorge entrance fees
Canoeing safari
Any optional activities such as village visits, balloon safaris, night game viewing, guided nature walks, etc.
Extras at the lodges or camps; tips and gratuities, portage, telephone, laundry, etc.
Drinks and beverages not in the itinerary
Tour driver-guide gratuities
Hotel accommodation in Arusha before and after the safari - can be arranged on request
Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary