1-Day Trip to Ngorongoro Crater

• You'll be collected from the airport.

6:00am: Early pick-up from your hotel in Arusha to drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

8:30am: Arrive at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable full-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to Africa's densest wildlife population, including the iconic Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino. The crater is home to over 400 bird species, with opportunities to spot flamingos at Lake Magadi during the wet season. The unique ecosystem of the crater offers breathtaking views from the rim and diverse landscapes, ranging from open grasslands to forested areas.

12:00pm: Picnic lunch at a designated spot by the hippo pool.

1:00pm: Continue with game viewing.

4:00pm: Ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• You'll be dropped off at the airport.