Arusha: Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip

Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, spotting the Big Five amid stunning landscapes—plains, forests, and lakes—all in a single day packed with wildlife, scenery, and unforgettable adventure.
Embark on an unforgettable full-day adventure to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania’s most iconic and spectacular natural wonders. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact and unfilled volcanic caldera, formed millions of years ago from a massive volcanic eruption. Today, it stands as a unique ecosystem and wildlife haven, often described as a “natural zoo” due to the incredible density and variety of animals living within its 260 square kilometer floor.

Your journey begins early in the morning with a scenic drive from your accommodation to the rim of the crater, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views before descending 600 meters into the crater itself. Once inside, prepare for a thrilling game drive across a variety of landscapes including grassy plains, acacia woodlands, swamps, and soda lakes. These diverse habitats support an astonishing array of wildlife, including the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the rare black rhino.

The crater is also home to large populations of zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, jackals, flamingos, and countless bird species, making it a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike. Your expert guide will share insights about the animals, their behaviors, and the crater’s unique ecosystem, ensuring a rich and educational experience.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the crater, surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of this ancient landscape. After lunch, continue your game drive before ascending back to the crater rim in the late afternoon and returning to your hotel with memories to last a lifetime.

This day trip offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness Africa’s incredible wildlife in one of the most dramatic and beautiful settings on earth—all in a single, action-packed day.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.