Tanzania · Safari

1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha with Big Five Game Drive

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ascend into the world's largest volcanic caldera at Ngorongoro Crater
  • 02 Enjoy game drives to spot lion, rhino, leopard, buffalo, and elephant
  • 03 Look out for black rhino in one of Tanzania's richest wildlife areas
  • 04 See abundant birdlife, including the augur buzzard and fan-tailed widowbird

Sign up for this wildlife safari to Tanzania's famous Ngorongoro Crater and witness Africa's Big Five along with several species of birds. Spot elephants, baboons, buffaloes, zebras, the rare endangered black rhino, and other savannah animals inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The 4:30-hour journey from Moshi will open your eyes to the beauty and colour of the Tanzanian land.

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, Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha or Moshi

  • Your guide will pick you up from Arusha/Moshi at 06:00 am and brief you about what will be covered during the day. The 4:30-hour journey from Moshi will open your eyes to the beauty and colour of the Tanzanian land.
  • The road first passes through the town of Moshi heading toward Arusha, where you will get to see everyday Tanzanian life. After that, you will continue through coffee plantations, followed by Maasai plains, where you might even spot Maasai herdsmen with their flocks of cows and goats searching for better pastures. Your guide will keep you informed about all the important details and what to expect throughout the day. Ngorongoro Crater is home to many elephants, so keep your eyes open for these large mammals. The crater also has a high number of animals, including 15,000 wildebeest, 9,000 zebras, 400 hyenas, about 120 lions, and around 50 highly endangered black rhinos. It is also rich in birdlife, including the augur buzzard, rufous-tailed weaver, fan-tailed widowbird, and anteater chat. The water sources in the crater may be one of the reasons the animals remain concentrated in the area.
  • After a long day of game viewing, you will return to Moshi/Arusha for dinner and a night's rest at your hotel.

Trip ends.

Ngorongoro Crater, Maasai plains, coffee plantations

Where this trip takes you

Ngorongoro Crater, Maasai plains, coffee plantations

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof
  • Park fees
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Lunch box
  • 1.5 L bottle of drinking water

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Personal items
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa and passport fees
  • Tips for the safari guide
  • Soda and alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Arusha.

Watch the tourHQ film Watch the film

Create your own adventure

Can't find the perfect tour? Tailor your dream trip.

  • Tell us your destination, dates and group size.
  • Our travel experts and local guides design a tailored itinerary, just for you.
  • Enjoy your trip with peace of mind, knowing everything is taken care of.
Plan my holiday

Say goodbye to travel stress.

Starting from

USD 300 /person
Book This Tour

When

Travellers

Total