1 Day Safari to Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha
1 Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari: Tanzania Wildlife Adventure Tour.
Our 1 Day safari to Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha is designed for travellers who want to experience one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations without making a multi-day safari.
The Tanzania tour begins with an early morning departure from Arusha and heads towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll descend into the amazing Ngorongoro Crater and spend a whole day watching the wildlife. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unaltered and unfilled volcanic crater in the world and is known for its large concentration of wildlife species, including the Big Five.
It is a great choice for travellers who have limited time in Tanzania, and rather than visiting other sites, which will consume a lot of time and will limit your options, the day will be spent only watching wildlife at the Ngorongoro Crater.
If you are staying in Arusha and want to fit a genuine Tanzania safari into one day, this package offers a practical way to do it.
Overview
Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
Tour Duration: 1 Day
Departure City: Arusha
Destination City: Arusha
Primary Safari Activity: Game drive on Ngorongoro Crater
Detailed.
1 Day Ngorongoro Crater Tour Itinerary
Your Ngorongoro day safari begins with an early morning pick-up from the hotel in Arusha.
You will then have a chance to meet your experienced safari guide and receive briefing before departing on a privately arranged 4×4 safari vehicle.
An early start is important because the tour involves travelling from Arusha to the Ngorongoro area and still allows enough time for a substantial game drive inside the crater.
On this trip from Arusha, you will see the change in the surroundings from the town and its surrounding areas to the agricultural lands and landscapes of northern Tanzania.
Morning: Arrival at Ngorongoro and Descent into the Crater
After reaching the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will continue towards the crater.
One of the most exciting parts of your trip will be when you reach the rim of the crater for the first time and get to see this impressive feature below you with its varied habitats spread out around the floor of the crater.
The Ngorongoro Crater covers approximately 260 square kilometres and reaches a depth of about 610 metres. Its unusual combination of habitats supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife.
This large volcanic caldera is about 260 square kilometres in area and 610 metres deep. It features an interesting mixture of habitats and a high number of animals.
Your safari vehicle will then descend into the crater for the day’s main wildlife experience.
Game Drive at Crater Floor
Once on the crater floor, the focus turns fully to wildlife viewing. Your guide will follow the available routes and respond to wildlife sightings throughout the morning. Depending on the movements of animals, you may have opportunities to see:
- Lions
- Elephants
- Buffalos
- Zebra
- Wildebeest
- Hippos
- Hyenas
- Gazelle
- Warthogs
- Eland
- Black Rhinos
- Various Bird Species
Ngorongoro is very famous for the large mammals and is regarded by the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority as one of the best places in Tanzania for the Big Five.
Unlike other game drives, your guide will not just move from one animal to the other without providing enough time for photographing and observing them.
Afternoon: Picnic in the Crater
At about midday, you will get a chance to have a picnic in a set place for lunch.
It is a chance for you to relax from the drive while enjoying lunch and viewing the environment before you proceed with the rest of the safari.
The safari still continues after lunch, allowing you to cover more areas in the crater.
This is because animals can freely move within the ecosystem, and the chances can vary depending on the time of day. Your guide will use his or her expertise to make you see more of the wildlife.
Afternoon: More Game Driving in the Ngorongoro Crater
The afternoon game drive is another chance to discover the different terrain features within the crater.
Depending on the day’s circumstances, you might either head back to the successful game driving area or head to another area within the crater.
For photographers, this part of the safari can be particularly rewarding as the changing light begins to alter the appearance of the crater landscape.
Your guide will gradually begin the journey towards the crater exit later in the afternoon.
Afternoon: Ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha.
After completing your crater game drive, you will ascend from the crater floor and begin your journey back towards Arusha.
The return drive gives you time to relax after a full day in the bush.
Depending on traffic, road conditions and the day’s schedule, you should arrive back in Arusha in the evening.
Your driver guide will drop you off at your hotel or another agreed location in Arusha
End of the 1 Day Safari to Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha
