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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the world's largest unbroken caldera at Ngorongoro Crater
• 02 Look out for the Big Five, including the rare black rhino
• 03 Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater surrounded by rich wildlife
• 04 Travel from Arusha for a full-day safari in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Experience a 1-day Ngorongoro Crater safari from Arusha for a rewarding introduction to one of Tanzania's most important attractions in a short time. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to the Big Five and is the world's largest unbroken caldera, hosting a wide variety of animals, including the rare black rhino. This tour is ideal for travellers with limited time who still want to visit one of Tanzania's most famous destinations.

The Ngorongoro Crater is home to the Big Five and is the world's largest unbroken caldera, hosting a wide variety of animals, including the rare black rhino.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha

• Our guide will pick you up from your lodge at 5:00 a.m. in Arusha for a three-hour drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's only unfilled, intact, and inactive volcano. This impressive crater is over 600 meters (2,000 feet) deep.
• The Ngorongoro Crater is home to 20,000 larger mammals, small wild animals, and various bird species. The crater's forest habitat shelters buffalos, zebras, and other herbivores, and a variety of bird nests can also be seen. You will spend the day in the crater and enjoy a picnic lunch.
• Later, our guide will drive you back to your hotel in Arusha.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof
• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• 1.5 bottles of water

What's Not Included

• International and domestic flights
• Travel insurance
• Personal items
• Tips for the safari guide and chef
• Soda and alcoholic beverages
• Extra activities
• Park fees
• Lunch boxes

Know before you go

It costs from $300 to $1000 per person. That price depends on transportation using a 4x4 vehicle. This 1-day Ngorongoro Crater tour is perfect for those who only have one day available and wish to visit one of the most famous destinations in Tanzania. This tour will give you a great understanding of Tanzanian attractions in a short time. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to the Big Five and is a world wonder. It is the world's largest unbroken caldera and hosts a variety of animals, including the rare black rhino. There are no fixed departure dates for this tour; anyone can book and do it on any day. All are welcome, from individuals to incentive groups, and joining groups can be organized on request for flexible guests.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.