Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip

 Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip from Arusha

•Early Morning Pickup

The day begins early around 6:00 AM with a pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Arusha town by a professional driver/guide in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle.


•You'll start the journey of approximately 150-190 km heading towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, driving on tarmac roads and through scenic highlands and Maasai lands.


•Scenic Drive to Crater Rim

En route, the guide may share insightful information about the region’s ecology, geology, and Maasai culture.


•Arrival at the Ngorongoro Crater rim offers an awe-inspiring panoramic view of the 260 km² caldera, one of the world’s largest intact volcanic craters.


•Crater Floor Game Drive

Descend into the crater for an immersive game drive in the crater's wildlife-rich floor.


•Expect to see an extraordinary variety of animals including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos, and if lucky, rare black rhinos.


•The crater hosts around 25,000 animals in a unique natural enclosure, providing one of the densest wildlife populations in Africa.


•Picnic Lunch

A picnic lunch is served at a designated scenic spot within the crater, often near hippo pools such as at Ngoitokitok Spring or Lake Magadi, with chances to observe hippos and flamingos up close in their natural habitat.


•Afternoon Wildlife Drive and Return

Continue exploring the crater and its diverse ecosystem until mid to late afternoon.


•Ascend back out of the crater by around 4:30 PM, then embark on the drive back to Arusha.


•Arrival back in Arusha is around 7:00 to 7:30 PM, where the driver will drop you off at your hotel or preferred location.


Inclusions

•Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle from and to Arusha

•Professional English-speaking driver/guide

•Entrance fees to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater

•Picnic lunch and bottled water during the day

•Game drives inside the crater


Recommendations

•Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes suitable for safari

•Bring a camera, binoculars, sunhat, sunscreen, and insect repellent

•Carry some cash for tips and optional extras

•Minimum age for joining typically 5 years; confirm with Josantos Safaris


$280 per person

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