Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha with Big Five Wildlife

2 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience the highest concentration of wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
  • 02 Enjoy a private safari with a flexible itinerary and personalized guide
  • 03 Immerse in the local culture with sightings of the nomadic Maasai people
  • 04 Spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, in their natural habitat
  • 05 Relish picturesque landscapes with ancient baobabs and diverse wildlife

Explore Tanzania's natural wonder with the world's highest concentration of wildlife on this 2-day Tanzania safari. This private safari offers the flexibility to travel at your own pace, exactly the way you like it, with a private safari vehicle and guide. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of grassland plains dotted with ancient baobab trees and sightings of nomadic Maasai people in their colourful dress. Accommodation for this safari is provided in mid-range hotels or luxury hotels on request.

The crater is home to Africa's highest concentration of wildlife and is filled with elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and even the rare black rhino.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport

  • Our representative will meet you on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha for an overnight stay. If you arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, the drive to the hotel in Arusha will take about 45 minutes, covering a distance of around 50 km.

Leading Destination: Arusha (City)

Accommodation: Point Zone Resort

Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included), Drinks not included

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Departure

  • After breakfast, you will meet an office representative or tour guide for a briefing about your safari, then drive for about 3 hours to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, take in scenic views of the grassland plains dotted with ancient baobab trees, as well as nomadic Maasai people in their colourful dresses walking along the roadside, riding bicycles, herding cattle, driving donkey carts, and passing traditional Maasai houses.
    You will descend over 600 metres into the crater to view wildlife. At midday, you will have lunch at the crater's base. Enjoy the beautiful colours of the landscapes and the diversity of animals. The crater is home to Africa's highest concentration of wildlife and is filled with elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and even the rare black rhino. This is one of the best places to spot the Big Five.
    In the afternoon, we will ascend the crater and drive to the airport for your flight back home.

Leading Destination: Ngorongoro Crater (Northern Circuit)

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included), Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater, grassland plains dotted with ancient baobab trees, nomadic Maasai people

Where this trip takes you

Ngorongoro Crater, grassland plains dotted with ancient baobab trees, nomadic Maasai people

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (as specified in itinerary)

What to bring

  • BACKPACK: It's always handy to have a more manageable bag, such as a small backpack or duffle bag, that you can keep with you in the vehicle.
  • WARM SWEATER OR LIGHT FLEECE: It's always good to have something a little warmer to throw on until the sun warms the plains up.
  • WINDBREAKER OR WATERPROOF JACKET: You never know when there will be a sudden squall or downpour, so packing a lightweight rain jacket is a good idea.
  • WALKING SHOES OR BOOTS: You'll need a comfortable pair of shoes or hiking boots for walking tours in villages, walking comfortably to your accommodations, taking photos from the picnic spot, or if you've added any walking safaris to your itinerary.
  • LONG SLEEVE DRESS SHIRT, LIGHT AND WARM TROUSERS: Perfect for sun protection and to ward off hungry mosquitoes, a long-sleeved shirt and trousers are also a good option for a cold morning or evening.
  • SUNGLASSES: A must for sunny safari tours.
  • HAT: A good hat is a great way to avoid nasty burns or heatstroke.
  • SUNSCREEN AND LIP BALM: To protect from the sometimes strong sun, especially in elevated areas, but also on game safaris.
  • INSECT REPELLENT: To relax during sunsets and especially at night, you must pack insect repellent.
  • BINOCULARS: On some occasions, you may want a closer look, and if you have your own binoculars, you can see more details. Usually, we also have at least two binoculars per vehicle, but to be safe, you can bring your own.
  • PLUG ADAPTATORS: Africa generally uses 3-prong round or square plugs, like the UK.
  • MEDICATIONS: Please don't forget to carry any prescribed medicines or any other medication you may need, such as allergy remedies, pain relievers, rehydration salts like Liquid I.V., antiseptic creams, motion sickness tablets (Dramamine), heartburn remedies, anti-diarrhoea medicine, and cold or flu tablets.

Know before you go

  • What to wear on Tanzania safari:
    • T-shirts and tank tops
    • Long-sleeved shirts
    • Shorts
    • Light long pants or convertible long-short pants
    • Warm fleece pullover or jacket
    • One swimsuit
    • Cotton socks and underwear
    • Pyjamas (also warm ones)
    • One pair of comfortable walking shoes
    • One pair of sandals or flip-flops
    • Wide-brimmed hat
    • Bandana (for dust)
    • Heavy sweaters, gloves, and toques if travelling in the cold season

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport - KIA (JRO), Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $393.00 — $1,109.00
Double Sharing $393.00 — $682.00

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