Ngorongoro Crater with Nature Tour and Lunch

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

What sets the Ngorongoro Crater tour apart is the unique combination of world-class wildlife viewing within a spectacular, compact setting, paired with stunning landscapes and cultural depth. Unlike typical game drives across vast savannahs, the crater’s enclosed ecosystem allows you to see an extraordinary diversity of animals—including the Big Five—in just a single day, often within close range. The setting itself, a 600-meter-deep ancient volcanic caldera, creates a dramatic natural amphitheater teeming with life. Adding to this, the optional guided nature walk along the crater rim offers a rare, peaceful perspective away from vehicles, where you can explore the area's flora, birdlife, and panoramic views on foot with a knowledgeable ranger. Combined with a scenic picnic at a hippo pool and the cultural backdrop of nearby Maasai communities, this tour delivers an immersive and unforgettable African safari experience that is both intense in wildlife and rich in natural beauty.

What's Included

Picnic lunch and bottled water
Professional English-speaking guide
Bottled water
All park and crater entry fees
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The driver guide will pick you at your hotel lobby within Arusha

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
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    Ngorongoro Crater

    The Ngorongoro Crater full-day tour begins early with a hotel pickup from Arusha, Karatu, or Manyara, followed by a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After a brief stop at the crater viewpoint for breathtaking photos, you'll descend 600 meters into the crater for a game drive in one of Africa's most wildlife-rich environments. Expect to see lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and possibly the rare black rhino. Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool at Ngoitoktok Springs. Depending on time and availability, the tour may include a short guided nature walk along the crater rim with an armed ranger. The day ends with an afternoon game drive and a return to your lodge by late afternoon or early evening, offering an unforgettable experience of Tanzania’s natural beauty.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
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4WD Tours
Safaris
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Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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