Full Day Private Ngorongoro Crater Safari starting in Arusha

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

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.

What's Included

Entry fees to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, ensuring access to the Crater and its wildlife.
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Round-trip transport to and from Arusha, ensuring a stress-free experience
Professional safari guide with in-depth knowledge of the Crater’s wildlife, ecosystems, and history.
Picnic lunch at the hippo pool, offering a delicious meal in a scenic setting surrounded by nature.
Guide: In-person: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian
Fridge
Free pickup and drop-off from your location in Arusha.
Free WiFi during the safari for sharing photos and staying connected.
Coffee and/or Tea
Professional Safari Guide
WiFi on board
Binoculars
Snacks
Transport in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle equipped with a pop-up roof and WiFi.
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Accommodation (the tour is a day trip, and overnight stays are not included).
Optional activities outside the scheduled game drives, such as additional excursions

Meeting and pickup

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

We will pickup all our clients Around Arusha and return them to Arusha after the Safari

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Meeting point

We will meet with you on Arusha town just tell us your location

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
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    Ngorongoro Crater

    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

    10 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
Supplied by Swahili Safari Escape

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Safaris
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
DSA non-compliant
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Cancellation Policy

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

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