Ngorongoro Crater:Big 5 Safari Day Trip Joining Camping Tour
ID: GYG1103275-1696908
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
1 days
Description
Descend 600m into Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO site, for a full-day safari with unmatched wildlife and a chance to spot the Big Five ideal for travelers maximizing their Tanzania adventure.
Early Morning: Depart early from Arusha/Moshi for the 3-4 hour drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Gate. Enjoy the beautiful views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Mid-Morning: Complete registration formalities at the rim and begin the thrilling 600m descent into the caldera. The game drive begins immediately, focusing on the central plains.
Afternoon: Engage in the most intense period of game viewing, searching for lions, cheetahs, and the endangered black rhino. You will then have a boxed picnic lunch near the Hippo Pool.
Mid-Afternoon: Continue the final game drive, exploring the perimeter and Lake Magadi for large flocks of flamingos. Begin the ascent out of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Evening: Start the journey back to your city of departure either Arusha or Moshi and be dropped off at your hotel/airport.
Highlights
- Descend 600m into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.
- Spot the "Big Five" in one of Africa's most concentrated areas.
- Maximize your time with a full day of intensive game viewing.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Respect the wildlife and maintain a safe distance at all times.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking.
Remember to bring your camera for amazing photo opportunities.
It's advisable to bring binoculars for wildlife viewing.
The crater can be cooler than the surrounding area, so bring a jacket or sweater.
Keep hydrated; bottled water is provided, but extra water is always a good idea.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Lunch during safari
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Professional guide, English-speaking
- Safari vehicle (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof for game viewing
- Park entry fees
- Government taxes and levies
NOT INCLUDED
- Airport transfer a day before/after safari
- International and domestic flights
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance and medical evacuation coverage
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Hotel nights in Moshi/Arusha before or after the safari
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.
