Arusha: Ngorongoro Crater 2-Day Safari with Accommodation

Discover the Ngorongoro Crater on a 2-day safari from Arusha. Enjoy a game drive in the crater, see the Big 5, and learn about the Maasai people.
Maximize your time within the Ngorongoro Crater on a 2-day trip from Arusha. Enjoy a full day on the crater floor, and take an optional cultural visit to a Maasai village.

Day 1: Arusha to Ngorongoro - Crater Rim & Descent
Depart from Arusha in a 4x4 safari vehicle. The drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area takes about 3-4 hours. Arrive at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area gate. Complete entry procedures and enjoy the scenic drive along the crater rim, offering breathtaking views into the caldera.

Arrive at your chosen accommodation, a lodge or campsite on the crater rim for optimal views or slightly outside the conservation area for more budget-friendly options. Have lunch. Begin your descent into the Ngorongoro Crater. This steep and winding road is an experience in itself.

Explore the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is a natural enclosure, creating a unique ecosystem that supports a dense population of wildlife. You'll have the opportunity to see a variety of animals, including lions, elephants, rhinos (though sightings are less frequent), hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species.

Ascend from the crater and return to your accommodation. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your chosen accommodation.

Day 2: Ngorongoro - Cultural Visit & Return to Arusha
After breakfast, visit a local Maasai village near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Learn about their unique culture and traditions.

Begin your drive back to Arusha. Stop for lunch en route (often a packed lunch or at a local restaurant). Arrive back in Arusha.

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.