Descent Into the Ngorongoro Crater Upon arrival at the crater's rim, you’ll begin your descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the “Eden of Africa”. The floor of the crater sits 600 meters below the rim, creating a truly unique and enclosed ecosystem that supports an astounding concentration of wildlife. The descent, which takes you along a winding road, offers panoramic views of the crater’s vast floor, providing a sense of both its size and grandeur.
Tour Features
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age not required: | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
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Itinerary for a Day Trip Safari to Ngorongoro Crater from Ar
5:00 AM – Departure from Arusha: Pickup from your hotel: Start early in the morning, as the drive to Ngorongoro Crater takes around 3 to 4 hours. Drive to Ngorongoro Crater: The journey from Arusha to the Ngorongoro Crater involves a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you’ll pass through rural villages and beautiful landscapes, offering a glimpse of Tanzania’s highlands and farms. 8:30 AM – Arrive at Ngorongoro Crater: Ngorongoro Conservation Area Entrance: Once you arrive, you will enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stop for a short briefing at the gate. Entrance fees are typically paid at this point. Meet your guide: If you're part of a group tour, you will meet your safari guide who will provide information about the park and its wildlife. 9:00 AM – Descend into the Crater: Descend to the Crater Floor: You’ll descend about 600 meters into the crater, where you’ll experience the unique landscape. The crater floor is home to abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and buffalo, along with many bird species. Game Drive: The game drive will take about 3 to 4 hours, and your guide will help you spot wildlife and provide insights into the ecosystem. The flat terrain inside the crater makes it easy to see animals from a distance, and the concentration of wildlife in the crater is one of the highest in Africa. 12:30 PM – Picnic Lunch: Lunch in the Crater: Many tours offer a picnic lunch within the crater, either in a designated area or at a viewpoint, allowing you to enjoy the scenery while relaxing. Some tours also offer the option to return to a nearby lodge for lunch. 1:30 PM – Continue Game Drive: Afternoon Safari: After lunch, you’ll continue your game drive within the crater. Ngorongoro is famous for its high concentration of animals, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino), so chances of spotting these animals are high. Bird Watching: The crater is also home to over 500 species of birds, including flamingos around the crater's soda lakes, raptors, and waterfowl. 3:30 PM – Ascend from the Crater: Leave the Crater Floor: After a thrilling afternoon of wildlife watching, you’ll start your ascent out of the crater and head back to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area’s rim. Brief Stop at the Crater Viewpoint: On your way out, you may stop at the Ngorongoro Crater Viewpoint to capture panoramic views of the entire crater from above. 6:00 PM – Return to Arusha: Drive Back to Arusha: After an exhilarating day of safari, you’ll begin the journey back to Arusha. You’ll arrive in the evening (around 6:00 PM) depending on traffic and road conditions.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Jan 31 2025 to May 31 2025 | $680 | $600 | $550 | $ | $ |
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Tiem Tours And Safaris
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Offices In :
Tanzania -
Size :
10+ -
Member Of :
TATO -
Tour Types :
Safaris And Tours In Tanzania, Mountain Trekking And Beach Holidays -
Destinations :
Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda -
TIEM TOURS AND SAFARIS is an African safari specialist and tour operator, offering a full service for arranging and booking safaris, mountain climbing expeditions, Car hire and beach holidays around Tanzania. Tiem tours offers you a wholesome and distinct insight into the wonders of Tanzania amazingly diverse landscape, wildlife, history and cultural heritage. Our expeditions are crafted by a diverse family and team born-bred in Tanzania, who love the country and care to deliver the finest tour experiences from a native perspective.
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age not required: | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
-
Itinerary for a Day Trip Safari to Ngorongoro Crater from Ar
5:00 AM – Departure from Arusha: Pickup from your hotel: Start early in the morning, as the drive to Ngorongoro Crater takes around 3 to 4 hours. Drive to Ngorongoro Crater: The journey from Arusha to the Ngorongoro Crater involves a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you’ll pass through rural villages and beautiful landscapes, offering a glimpse of Tanzania’s highlands and farms. 8:30 AM – Arrive at Ngorongoro Crater: Ngorongoro Conservation Area Entrance: Once you arrive, you will enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stop for a short briefing at the gate. Entrance fees are typically paid at this point. Meet your guide: If you're part of a group tour, you will meet your safari guide who will provide information about the park and its wildlife. 9:00 AM – Descend into the Crater: Descend to the Crater Floor: You’ll descend about 600 meters into the crater, where you’ll experience the unique landscape. The crater floor is home to abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and buffalo, along with many bird species. Game Drive: The game drive will take about 3 to 4 hours, and your guide will help you spot wildlife and provide insights into the ecosystem. The flat terrain inside the crater makes it easy to see animals from a distance, and the concentration of wildlife in the crater is one of the highest in Africa. 12:30 PM – Picnic Lunch: Lunch in the Crater: Many tours offer a picnic lunch within the crater, either in a designated area or at a viewpoint, allowing you to enjoy the scenery while relaxing. Some tours also offer the option to return to a nearby lodge for lunch. 1:30 PM – Continue Game Drive: Afternoon Safari: After lunch, you’ll continue your game drive within the crater. Ngorongoro is famous for its high concentration of animals, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino), so chances of spotting these animals are high. Bird Watching: The crater is also home to over 500 species of birds, including flamingos around the crater's soda lakes, raptors, and waterfowl. 3:30 PM – Ascend from the Crater: Leave the Crater Floor: After a thrilling afternoon of wildlife watching, you’ll start your ascent out of the crater and head back to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area’s rim. Brief Stop at the Crater Viewpoint: On your way out, you may stop at the Ngorongoro Crater Viewpoint to capture panoramic views of the entire crater from above. 6:00 PM – Return to Arusha: Drive Back to Arusha: After an exhilarating day of safari, you’ll begin the journey back to Arusha. You’ll arrive in the evening (around 6:00 PM) depending on traffic and road conditions.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Includes & Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Jan 31 2025 to May 31 2025 | $680 | $600 | $550 | $ | $ |
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Tiem Tours And Safaris
-
Offices In :
Tanzania -
Size :
10+ -
Member Of :
TATO -
Tour Types :
Safaris And Tours In Tanzania, Mountain Trekking And Beach Holidays -
Destinations :
Kenya Tanzania Uganda -
TIEM TOURS AND SAFARIS is an African safari specialist and tour operator, offering a full service for arranging and booking safaris, mountain climbing expeditions, Car hire and beach holidays around Tanzania. Tiem tours offers you a wholesome and distinct insight into the wonders of Tanzania amazingly diverse landscape, wildlife, history and cultural heritage. Our expeditions are crafted by a diverse family and team born-bred in Tanzania, who love the country and care to deliver the finest tour experiences from a native perspective.
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