Ngorongoro Crater Day Safari from Arusha

Distance: Approximately 330–350 km round trip
Driving time: Approximately 7–8 hours total
Crater game drive: Approximately 5–6 hours
Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Arusha, travelling towards the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes you through beautiful countryside, local villages, and the lush landscapes of the Ngorongoro Highlands a scenic prelude to the extraordinary experience that awaits.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· Magnificent Ngorongoro Crater – one of Africa's greatest natural wonders, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.
· Spectacular 600‑metre crater descent – a breathtaking journey into the heart of the crater, revealing a natural amphitheatre of open grasslands, woodland, wetlands, and lakes.
· Excellent Big Five opportunities – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – all possible in a single morning.
· Rare black rhinoceros – the crater is one of the best places in Africa to see this endangered species, a truly special sighting.
· Lions, elephants, and buffaloes – abundant wildlife at every turn, in one of the highest wildlife concentrations on Earth.
· Hippos, zebras, and wildebeests – a spectacular display of life on the crater floor.
· Flamingos and abundant birdlife – a spectacular display of colour on the crater's soda lake.
· Scenic Ngorongoro Highlands – crisp mountain air, lush hills, and panoramic views, a stunning backdrop to your safari.
Upon arrival, descend approximately 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, revealing a breathtaking natural Amphitheatre of open grasslands, woodland, wetlands, and lakes. The crater's enclosed ecosystem supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife throughout the year.

Enjoy an extensive game drive across the crater floor, searching for the Big Five and other iconic African species. The crater offers excellent opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, hyenas, and, with luck, the rare black rhinoceros.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness, surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the crater before continuing your wildlife exploration. After the safari, ascend the crater and begin the scenic journey back to Arusha, bringing your incredible day of wildlife discovery to an end.

HIGHLIGHTS
Feature What It Means for You
Magnificent Ngorongoro Crater One of Africa's greatest natural wonders – the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.
Spectacular 600‑metre crater descent a breathtaking journey into the heart of the crater.
Excellent Big Five opportunities Lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – all possible in a single morning.
Rare black rhinoceros One of the best places in Africa to see this endangered species.
Lions, elephants, and buffaloes abundant wildlife in one of the highest wildlife concentrations on Earth.
Hippos, zebras, and wildebeests a spectacular display of life on the crater floor.
Flamingos and abundant birdlife a spectacular display of colour on the crater's soda lake.
Scenic Ngorongoro Highlands Crisp mountain air, lush hills, and panoramic views.
Picnic lunch in the wilderness a truly unforgettable dining experience in the heart of the crater.
Exceptional wildlife photography from golden light to dramatic landscapes, every moment is frame‑worthy.

Perfect for travelers with limited time a full safari experience in a single extraordinary day.

Comments:
Please note that our itinerary is flexible and can be modified until it suits your needs and wishes.
This is a quotation only. No reservations or arrangements have been confirmed on your behalf pending your authority to proceed and the final itinerary is subject to availability.
All prices quoted are current and are subject to change at any time due to cost increases such as Park Entry fees or Hotel| Airline rates increases that are beyond our control. As a result, reserves the right to re-quote on a quotation if confirmation of the itinerary is not received within 14 working days from date of quotation.

Transport & Assistance
Transport
Tanzania uses 4 and 6 seater safari vans or Land Cruiser 4x4 custom-made safari vehicles for airport transfers and transport to and from safari. All are equipped with communication system VHS|BLU manned by professional English speaking driver-guides. Included in our vehicles:
Bottles of mineral water
English speaking driver guide
Guide Books
Binoculars
Assistance
You will be assisted and transported by our expert guides who speak fluent English and are very familiar with the flora and Fauna, Culture and Geography of Tanzania. Quotation – NETT Rates in US dollars


NET PRICE PER PERSON
NO PAX
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OPTIONAL PRICE
US$ 945
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Price Items included:
Safari according to the itinerary
Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
Professional English Speaking Guide
Game drives
All national park fees and Entry Fees.
All Activities

Price Item excluded:
International Flights.
Optional activities.
Visa fees.
Tips to Driver/Guide (Group advised to tip $30/day at list)
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Travel insurance.
Laundry


Terms & Conditions - Cancellation fees
-To secure booking and to confirm the group, you have to send a deposit through our bank account.
A Deposit of 30% is required at the time of confirmation and the balance at least 35 days before the tour begins.
The deposit may be forfeited in case of cancellations and amendments. Please refer to the conditions below
- All wire transfers payable to Patriot Tours and Safaris Ltd (see F – Bank Details, below,) -Visitors must settle personal bills in foreign exchange: US Dollars, Euro, and/or Sterling Pounds or local currency when sated so.
Cancellation & Amendment fees
35 days:

prior to tour departure 30%
34 - 15 days:

50%
14 - No show:

100%