Arusha: Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip – Big Five Safari
ID: GYG1283267-1974958
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Explore the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater on a full-day safari. Spot the Big Five, enjoy a game drive, and take in stunning views in one of Africa’s top wildlife destinations.
Enjoy a full-day safari to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, starting with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha. Travel through the scenic highlands and reach the crater rim before descending 600 meters into this wildlife-rich caldera.
Spend the day on a guided game drive across the crater floor, home to the Big Five, as well as zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and diverse birdlife. Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site near a hippo pool, surrounded by stunning natural scenery.
In the afternoon, continue exploring different areas of the crater with your professional guide before ascending back to the rim. The tour ends with a comfortable drive back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel in the early evening.
Highlights
- Full-day safari in Ngorongoro Crater
- Big Five wildlife spotting
- Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley highlands
- Picnic lunch with stunning crater views
- Professional guide throughout the safari
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour includes a full day of game driving, so be prepared for long periods in the vehicle.
Early morning hotel pickup is included; please be ready on time.
The crater is a wildlife conservation area; sightings of animals cannot be guaranteed.
Suitable for children and adults, but not recommended for those with mobility issues.
Bring cash if you wish to purchase souvenirs or additional drinks.
Binoculars are recommended for the best wildlife viewing experience.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha
- Transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle
- Park entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Picnic lunch and bottled water
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides and drivers (optional but appreciated)
- Souvenirs and shopping
- Drinks other than bottled water
- Optional activities outside the itinerary
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
