Ngorongoro Crater day trip offers the chance to see a vast number of mammals and enjoy an exceptional game viewing experience, with animals easily spotted. You’ll also encounter a variety of birds and other animal species. With the help of your professional driver guide, you will learn more about the flora and fauna of this incredible place.

DAY 1: ARUSHA TO NGORONGORO CRATER

Early Morning Departure

Ngorongoro Crater day trip begins early in the morning. After having breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, between 07:30 and 08:00, your personal driver guide will pick you up. You’ll depart straight for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with the drive taking approximately 3.5 hours to reach the crater floor.

World Heritage Site and Geo-Park

The Ngorongoro Crater is both a world heritage site and a geo-park. It is 600 meters deep and offers stunning views from a viewpoint before you descend. This Ngorongoro Crater day trip provides an incredible opportunity to explore this unique geological marvel.

Wildlife Viewing

On your Ngorongoro Crater day trip, you’ll encounter approximately 25,000 mammals and over 500 bird species, including migratory birds like flamingos. The crater is the best place in East Africa to witness the endangered black rhino, completing the Big Five. Other animals include zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, lions, gazelles, impalas, kudus, waterbucks, and buffalos. The crater, with its 20-kilometer diameter, makes spotting animals easy, allowing you to spend 5-6 hours exploring if time is limited.

Picnic at Ngoitoktok

A highlight of the Ngorongoro Crater day trip is the Ngoitoktok picnic site, a permanent hippo pool where you can enjoy a fabulous packed lunch. The beauty of Ngorongoro Crater is a sight to behold for all visitors.

Return to Arusha

After lunch at the picnic site, you’ll finalize your game drive, ascend the crater, and drive straight back to Arusha, concluding your memorable Ngorongoro Crater day trip.

Destination: Ngorongoro crater

Meal: Lunch