1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari with Big 5 Wildlife Viewing

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Venture into Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling wildlife drive
• 02 Explore the caldera and its scenic lake, home to vibrant pink flamingos
• 03 Spot lions, wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, and the elusive Black Rhino
• 04 Enjoy a magnificent game drive in one of the best places to encounter the Big 5

Embark on a thrilling 1-day adventure in northern Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, where a magnificent game drive takes you into the vast caldera for remarkable wildlife viewing. Look out for lions, wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, African elephants, giraffes, and the elusive Black Rhino in one of the best places to encounter the Big 5 - elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. The crater also features a scenic lake that is home to vibrant pink flamingos, adding to the area's spectacular natural beauty. Your day includes continued game viewing and lunch at the Ngorongoro picnic site.

Today, you will be driven down into the Ngorongoro Crater for a magnificent game drive and wildlife watching.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Wildlife Viewing

• Start your morning with a delicious breakfast and prepare for another wilderness day.
• Today, you will be driven down into the Ngorongoro Crater for a magnificent game drive and wildlife watching.
• After enjoying a spectacular array of wildlife, you will stop for lunch at the Ngorongoro picnic site.
• After lunch, you will continue game viewing, and then commence your journey to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 1-day Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Crater game drive
• Lunch
• Accommodation
• 1 extended 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop-up roof for game viewing
• Professional safari guide services
• Entrance fees to all national parks
• Ngorongoro Crater fees
• Concession fees
• 18% VAT

What's Not Included

• International flights
• Visa fees (if applicable)
• Travel insurance

What to bring

• Binoculars
• Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
• Sunglasses with UV protection

Know before you go

• Limit your luggage to essential items and check weight restrictions if flying between destinations within Tanzania.
• The Ngorongoro Crater has many animals, including lion, wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, African elephant, giraffe, and cheetah, and it is an excellent opportunity to see the rare Black Rhino.
• A large lake within the caldera is also home to pink flamingos.
• Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area is in northern Tanzania and is home to the large, sweeping volcanic Ngorongoro Crater.
• Vast herds of wildebeest and zebra traverse its plains during their annual migration.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.