Ngorongoro Day Trip
Description
Don’t miss the chance to explore one of Africa’s most spectacular safari destinations! Book this unforgettable day trip to the Ngorongoro Crater and experience the thrill of spotting the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the endangered black rhino—all in a single game drive. As you descend 600 meters into this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll discover a lush, wildlife-rich landscape that’s often called Africa’s Garden of Eden. From scenic picnic lunches surrounded by breathtaking views to up-close encounters with rare animals and exotic birds, this tour offers the perfect blend of adventure and natural beauty. Secure your spot today and make memories that will last a lifetime!
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Itinerary
Depart Arusha with a picnic lunch for a full-day tour to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Descend 600 meters into this wildlife-rich "Garden of Eden," where you’ll have the rare chance to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and black rhino—in a single day. The crater is teeming with life year-round, from cheetahs and hippos to flamingos, pelicans, and other exotic bird species. After an unforgettable safari experience, return to Arusha in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight at your hotel.
If you book this experience, you’ll embark on a full-day safari into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. You'll descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, where you’ll explore a rich and diverse ecosystem home to the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the rare black rhino—as well as hippos, cheetahs, and hundreds of bird species like flamingos and crowned cranes. With wildlife present year-round, every game drive offers exciting sightings. You’ll enjoy a scenic picnic lunch inside the crater, surrounded by nature, before returning to Arusha in the evening—making it a day you’ll never forget.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Communicate to us you pick up and drop off location before the beginning of the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
I had a wonderful experience with this company. Everything was perfectly organized, from the transportation to the tour itself. The driver and tour guide were incredibly friendly, patient, and professional, and their time management was excellent. A special mention to the food—it was absolutely delicious and far exceeded my expectations! They gave us a whole buffet experience and customized with my favorite sparkling wine. One of the best meals I’ve had on a tour. Thank you for the outstanding service and for making this trip so memorable. I highly recommend this company to anyone visiting Tanzania! 😊
Was a 3+ day trip - visiting tribes / Serengeti with family & friends
Gifton and his team are amazing! Would highly recommend. We went to Tarangire National Park for 2 days and then Ngorogoro Crater for a day trip. They made the safari fun and shared their knowledge along the way. This is a must do!
Thank you for your fantastic review Brooke! We're so glad you enjoyed your safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro with Gifton and the team. Sharing our passion and knowledge to create unforgettable experiences is what we love most. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Tanzania soon!
Gifton is so warm and friendly..he accompanied us and some friends on our safari tour. He took the time to seek out the animals and made sure we had enough time to take pictures and admire the animals.. he was very approachable and very knowledgeable. He also made sure we were safe and protected! I will never forget this experience! Thank you Gifton
Thank you for sharing your fascinating experience with us! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your adventure in Tarangire, and it’s wonderful to hear how much you appreciated our guides' expertise and humor. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable wildlife encounters in Tanzania—there’s always more to discover!
We were so happy to have chosen “Take me to Tanzania adventure and safari” tours for our 2-Day Trip to Tarangire and Ngorogoro Crater. The Guides, Gifton and Justin, had high expertise in all facets of wildlife (Birds, Mammals, Trees, geology…) and were good and funny company. We were lucky enough to see the Big 5 and many many more animals. Also the car and driving skills were excellent too get close to the animals without scaring them. Thank you again, it was a once in a lifetime experience.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled that you chose Take Me to Tanzania for your adventure and that Gifton and Justin made your trip to Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater so memorable. Seeing the Big Five is truly special, and we're glad you enjoyed their expertise and humor. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more incredible wildlife experiences—Tanzania has so much more to offer!
It was great! We saw all the animals we wanted to see. The landscape is very impressive. An incredible experience that I will never forget! I can only recommend it.
What an adventure! We spent two days with Gifton and it was absolutely worth it. We were very impressed by the wildlife and the landscape. We had a lot of fun together and were very well entertained. Gifton was able to answer all of our questions and accommodated our requests. We laughed a lot together and saw a lot of animals! I can highly recommend the tour.
My family and I had a great time at the Ngorongoro day trip! Grifton was able to accommodate and plan our trip last minute and we enjoyed every minute of it! Our driver Martin was great and provided us with lots of knowledge about the conservation and the animals we saw. I would highly recommend this experience! Thank you again!
It was amazing ! I enjoyed a lot, all it was perfect <3 Really my best day in Tanzania, the view it’s really beautiful, the animals, everything. You have to do it and living this experience ❤️
The attention from the team was really good. They picked us up and drop off at our accommodation. The energy and good attitude from the team was great!
