Tanzania · Safari

1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha with Picnic Lunch

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the Ngorongoro Crater, rich in biodiversity and stunning landscapes
02 Enjoy a game drive to spot lions, elephants, black rhinos, giraffes, and various bird species
03 Relish a picnic lunch in a picturesque setting within the crater
04 Optionally visit a nearby Maasai village for cultural interaction, time permitting

Embark on a thrilling day trip from Arusha to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive volcanic caldera. Explore this remarkable landscape on a game drive and look out for diverse wildlife, including lions, black rhinos, elephants, giraffes, and a wide variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch amid breathtaking scenery before returning to Arusha later in the afternoon, with an optional visit to a Maasai village for cultural interaction if time permits.

Approximately 25,000 large animals live within the 30,000-hectare crater, along with around 500 bird species, including lions, black rhinos, elephants, and giraffes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Early in the morning, at around 06:00, you will be transferred from your hotel with a picnic lunch to Ngorongoro Crater.
You will enjoy a game safari in the Ngorongoro Crater and then travel back to your hotel in Arusha later in the afternoon.
You have the option to visit a Maasai village for cultural interaction at an extra cost, subject to time permitting.

The distance covered is 190 km from Arusha to the destination, and you can ascend and descend on the same day.

Ngorongoro Crater lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, established in 1959. It covers an area of 8,292 sq km, while the crater itself has an area of 304 sq km and a depth of 630 m. Formed around 3 million years ago, Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest inactive and unfilled volcanic caldera. Approximately 25,000 large animals live within the 30,000-hectare crater, along with around 500 bird species, including lions, black rhinos, elephants, and giraffes.

Where this trip takes you

Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha, Maasai village

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport by 4x4 Land Cruiser with open roof
Park fees
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Lunch box
1.5 l bottle of water

What's Not Included

Personal items
Gratuities/tips for the safari guide
Increases in park fees, where applicable

What to bring

Camera and memory cards
Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
Sturdy boots or sandals
Sun hat
Sunglasses
T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
Sleeve shirts (lightweight)
Shorts
Long trousers
Socks
Sleepwear
Travel towel
Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
Binoculars
Sunscreen
Wet wipes
Insect repellent
Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
Malaria tablets
Flashlight or headlamp
Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
The power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
The operator can help select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha, or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

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