1 Day Ngorongoro Day Trip

1 Day Ngorongoro Day Trip
$280

Josantos Safaris offers a day trip from Arusha to the Ngorongoro Crater with a full game drive experience. This trip includes pickup from your hotel in Arusha early in the morning, about 3 to 4 hours' drive to the crater, a guided game drive inside the crater, a picnic lunch, and return to Arusha by late afternoon or early evening.

Here is a detailed itinerary for a day trip from Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater offered by Josantos Safaris with a full game drive experience:

Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip Itinerary with Josantos Safaris

Early Morning (around 6:00 AM)

  • Pickup from hotel in Arusha by your Josantos Safaris driver-guide in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle.

  • Briefing about the day's schedule and wildlife to expect on the trip.

  • Begin a scenic 3-4 hour drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy views of Maasai settlements, acacia-studded grasslands, and occasional wildlife along the way.

Mid-Morning Arrival at Ngorongoro Crater

  • Stop at the crater rim for panoramic views and photo opportunities of the vast volcanic caldera, the largest intact caldera in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Descend the steep crater road into the crater floor for the game drive.

Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater (3-4 hours)

  • Explore the diverse habitats of the crater floor with your knowledgeable guide.

  • Wildlife sightings may include the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and black rhino), zebra, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos on soda lakes, and numerous bird species.

  • Learn about the unique geology, ecology, and Maasai culture in the region from your guide.

Picnic Lunch

  • Stop at a designated picnic site within the crater, such as Hippo Pool or Ngoitoktok Springs, to enjoy a prepared picnic lunch.

  • Relax and watch for animals coming to waterholes around you.

Afternoon Game Drive Continues

  • Additional wildlife viewing as you explore other parts of the crater floor.

  • Optional visit to saltwater lakes and wetland areas where unique birdlife congregates.

Late Afternoon Return to Arusha

  • Ascend the crater rim for one last panoramic view of the landscape.

  • Begin the drive back to Arusha with an estimated arrival in the early evening (around 6:00 PM).

  • Drop-off at your hotel or preferred location in Arusha.

Included in the Trip

  • Pickup and drop-off in Arusha

  • Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle with safari driver/guide

  • Park entrance and conservation fees

  • Picnic lunch and bottled water

  • Professional guiding during game drives