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1 Day Ngorongoro Crater

Introduction

Ngorongoro Crater Day Safari – A Journey into the Heart of Wildlife Paradise

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This massive volcanic caldera is home to an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, making it one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day.

Your one-day Ngorongoro safari begins with a scenic descent into the crater floor—an enclosed ecosystem teeming with animals. Spot zebras, wildebeests, elephants, rhinos, lions, and an incredible variety of birdlife, all set against the backdrop of sweeping grasslands and crater walls.

Highlights of the Ngorongoro Crater Safari:

  • Exceptional wildlife viewing in a compact area

  • Chance to see the Big Five: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo

  • Stunning landscapes inside the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera

  • Guided game drives with expert naturalists

  • Ideal for a dramatic and unforgettable finale to your safari itinerary

The Ngorongoro Crater is more than a destination—it’s a living, breathing showcase of Africa’s natural wonders, offering one of the most rewarding safari experiences in Tanzania

Location

Ngorongoro crater is located within the Ngorongoro conservation area found in the Arusha region which covers an area of about 8292 square kilometres and it is surrounded by many other features such as the northern highland forest, Maasai cultural bomas and the plains. Ngorongoro crater is 294km from Moshi town and 191 km from Arusha.

Attractions

Ngorongoro crater has a lot of attractions it being the first one, diversity of wildlife, geological features, Maasai bomas, hippo pool, Lerai forest and black rhinos.

Activities

Activities within the Ngorongoro crater include; game viewing, photographing and visiting cultural bomas.

Spending time

  • Leave Arusha at 5:30 am
  • Arrive in Ngorongoro at 9 am
  • Spend 5 hours in the park
  • Leave crater at 3:00 pm
  • Arrive at Arusha at 6:00 pm.

INCLUDED

  • Transport in 4X4 Toyota Land Cruisers with pop up roof for game viewing.
  • Park entry fees
  • Government fees & taxes
  • 18% VAT on tour fees & services
  • Private English speaking safari guide
  • Lunch box
  • Enough bottled mineral water throughout the safari
  • Medical kit
  • Binocular

EXCLUDED

  • Alcoholic beverages, sodas and items of a personal nature
  • Pre &Post Safari Accommodation in Moshi / Arusha
  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Other safari add-ons
  • Tips to the driver guide. Tipping is per group (not per person). Driver guide: $20/day

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