Tanzania · Safari

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

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the extraordinary Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most spectacular natural wonders
02 Spot the legendary Big Five: Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, and Elephant
03 Discover diverse wildlife including Zebra, Hippo, Wildebeest, and Hyena
04 Enjoy a picnic at Ngoitokok swamp beside a lively Hippo pool

Visit Ngorongoro Crater on a full-day tour from Arusha and explore one of the largest intact calderas in the world, as well as one of the most spectacular sights in Africa. Descend to the crater floor for a day game drive and look out for the Big Five: Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, and Elephant. You may also spot Zebra, Hippo, Wildebeest, Hyena, and many other animals. A picnic lunch at Ngoitokok swamp, home to a Hippo pool, adds to the experience.

Descend to the crater floor for a day game drive and look out for the Big Five: Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, and Elephant.

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, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Pick up from your hotel in Arusha town at 6:00 am, with a packed lunch.
Drive on a tarmac road to the Ngorongoro gate.
Continue and descend to the crater floor with picnic lunches for a day game drive. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the largest intact calderas in the world and one of the most spectacular sights in the whole of Africa.
Stop at the picnic site for lunch at Ngoitokok swamp, a Hippo pool.
Proceed with game viewing while ascending from the crater.
Drive back to Arusha.

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The route