This Ngorongoro Crater tour stands out for its ability to deliver an unforgettable safari experience in a single day. Few places offer such a concentrated abundance of wildlife within one compact, stunning landscape, making it one of the only places in Africa where you can see the "Big Five" in a short time. The Crater’s unique, enclosed ecosystem provides near-guaranteed wildlife sightings year-round, and its diverse scenery—from acacia forests and grassy plains to a lake often dotted with flamingos—creates a breathtaking backdrop for every moment of the journey.
With a personal guide and a 4x4 safari vehicle featuring a pop-up roof, you’ll have access to prime vantage points for photography and viewing. The tour’s organization, including convenient Arusha pickup and return, picnic lunch by the hippo pool, and WiFi for instant photo sharing, makes this day both immersive and seamless.
Pickup included
The 1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari starts with an early morning pickup from your Arusha location, taking you on a scenic drive in a safari-ready 4x4 vehicle to the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Known as "Africa’s Eden," the Crater offers one of Tanzania’s most unique landscapes and is home to the "Big Five"—lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo—along with zebras, hippos, and wildebeests. After descending into the Crater, enjoy a morning game drive, followed by a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, where you can relax while observing wildlife up close. An afternoon game drive offers additional chances to see iconic species, including lion prides, leopards, and flamingos on the lake. Conclude the day with a scenic return to Arusha. This tour includes park entry, guide services, lunch, drinks, and round-trip transport, providing an unforgettable one-day safari adventure. Bathrooms Are available inside the crater Free WiFi in the car Drinking water and sodas Hot Meals
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
We will pickup all our clients Around Arusha and return them to Arusha after the Safari