Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip

Tour Overview

Ngorongoro crater is a volcanic caldera formed after a giant volcano collapsed some three million years ago. Sinking to a depth of 610 meters, with a base area covering up to 260 square kilometers.

The vast landscape on the crater floor is home to the big five, animals consisting of rhino, elephant, buffalo, lion, and leopard.

Day Trip Activities

Game Drives

The drive takes about 3-4 hours and offers scenic views of the Great Rift Valley and coffee plantations.

Gorigor Swamp

Visit Gorigor Swamp, a great place to see a variety of birdlife and large mammals such as elephants and buffaloes.

Picnic Lunch

Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the designated picnic sites while taking in the breathtaking views of the crater.

Itinerary

Pick up from Moshi or Arusha at 6:00 am and embark on a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. The journey takes approximately 6 hours, allowing you to enjoy the changing landscapes and the beauty of Tanzania as the sun rises. Arriving at the crater in the mid-morning hours, you will be greeted by breathtaking views of this geological wonder, setting the stage for an unforgettable day of exploration.

After lunch, continue your game drive, exploring more of the crater’s unique ecosystem and witnessing the dynamic interactions of its inhabitants. As the afternoon progresses, the light changes, offering new photographic opportunities and a different perspective of the landscape. Eventually, begin your transfer back to Arusha or Moshi, or head to the airport for your flight home. The journey back allows for reflection on a day filled with incredible wildlife encounters and the natural beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, leaving you with lasting memories of this remarkable adventure.

After lunch, continue your game drive, exploring more of the crater’s unique ecosystem and witnessing the dynamic interactions of its inhabitants. As the afternoon progresses, the light changes, offering new photographic opportunities and a different perspective of the landscape. Eventually, begin your transfer back to Arusha or Moshi, or head to the airport for your flight home. The journey back allows for reflection on a day filled with incredible wildlife encounters and the natural beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, leaving you with lasting memories of this remarkable adventure.

Important Things to Note About This Tour

Normally if your pick-up is from Moshi town the drive to Ngorongoro crater takes approximately 5 hours depending on traffic on the day you will be picked up as early as 6:am from your Moshi hotel making the first stop over to Arusha for refreshments and proceed with your drive.

If your tour starts from Arusha the approximate driving time is  2hrs and 45 minutes (154.6 km).

Ngorongoro crater day tour safari game drives last between five to six hours overall visitors are not allowed in the park past 4:00 pm.

You will use a Special 4×4 Toyota Landcruiser Safari vehicle with a capacity of 7 window seats

  • A Pop-up Roof: The Safari vehicles are fitted with a pop-up roof that can be elevated to give passengers a higher vantage point for better wildlife observation and photography.
  • Storage Space: There is typically ample storage space at the back of the vehicles for camera gear, binoculars, and personal belongings.
  • Safety Features: Vehicles are equipped with safety features such as seat belts and first aid kits, ensuring a safe and enjoyable safari experience.

Your Guide for the Ngorongoro Crater day tour safari is a professional Naturalist trained and licensed by certified guiding institutions such as the MWEKA Institute of Wildlife Management based in Moshi –Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the guides possess valid driving Licences and over 8 years’ experience in Safari guiding in Northern Tanzania safari circuit. They are also trained in first aid care and regularly attend refresher courses to stay relevant in the tourism industry.

The main Languages spoken by our Safari guides are Fluent English, French, Spanish, and German.

Ngorongoro crater region weather is characterized by cold mornings and evenings while most of the day is moderately warm dress light and comfortably, Lightweight long safari cargo pants. Light T-shirts, sneakers for footwear, A Sun hut and sunglasses plus of course an extra fleece just in case the weather changes.

Price Per Person 2024-2025

 
Group size 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax 5 Pax 6 Pax 7 Pax
Price Per Person $780 $470 $357 $311 $283 $324 $301
 

Included services 2024-2025

  • Park fees, government fees & taxes inclusive of 18% VAT 
  • Transport in 4X4 Toyota Land Cruisers 
  • English-speaking driver guide 
  • Picnic lunch.
  • Bottled mineral water and a soft drink

Excluded services 2024-2025

  • Tips to the driver guide (recommended minimum $20 per person per day) 
  • Alcoholic beverages, sodas, and items of a personal nature 
  • Laundry Service 
  • Pre & Post Safari Accommodation in Moshi / Arusha 

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