1-Day Trip to Ngorongoro Crater

• You'll be collected from the airport.

6:00 AM: Depart from your hotel in Arusha for a scenic 3-hour drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

9:00 AM: Arrive at the park, complete entry formalities, and stop at the crater rim for stunning panoramic views and photo opportunities before continuing to the descent point

10:00 AM: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling game drive. This UNESCO listed site is home to a dense wildlife population, including the Big Five; lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino. With over 400 bird species, you may also spot flamingos at Lake Magadi during the wet season. The crater’s unique ecosystem features open grasslands, forests, and diverse landscapes

12:00 PM: Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, surrounded by the crater’s natural beauty

1:00 PM: Continue exploring, encountering more wildlife and soaking in the breathtaking scenery

3:30 PM: Ascend from the crater, spotting wildlife along the way, and begin the return journey to Arusha, arriving in the early evening.

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.