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Description
ONE DAY NGORONGORO CRATER SPECIAL BIG 5 TANZANIA SAFARI-ITINERARY
Early Morning: Departure from Arusha/Moshi
- Pick-up and Transfer: Your exciting day begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi. You’ll embark on a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and the highlands of Tanzania as you make your way towards the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
Morning: Arrival at Ngorongoro Crater
- Crater Rim and Descent: Upon arrival at the Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll stop to take in breathtaking panoramic views of the world’s largest unbroken caldera, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife. After admiring the views, your guide will lead you on a descent down to the crater floor (600 meters down) for a thrilling Big 5 game drive.
- Big 5 Game Drive: As you explore the crater, keep your eyes peeled for the Big 5-lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and the endangered black rhinoceros. The crater's ecosystem is teeming with wildlife, including zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and hippos, offering an unparalleled wildlife-viewing experience.
Midday: Picnic Lunch at a Scenic Spot
- Lunch by the Hippo Pool: Midday, you’ll stop for a picnic lunch at one of the crater’s designated picnic spots, typically by a hippo pool or near a lush swamp. Here, you can relax while enjoying the view of hippos lounging in the water, surrounded by the incredible landscape.
Afternoon: Continued Game Drive and Exploration
- Wildlife Sightings: After lunch, continue your game drive through different habitats within the crater, such as the Lerai Forest, the grassy plains, and the lake. Your guide will help you spot more wildlife, including gazelles, warthogs, and jackals. You may also witness predators like lions and cheetahs hunting for prey.
- Cultural Insights: As you explore, your guide will share fascinating insights about the Maasai communities that live in the conservation area and the unique geological history of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Late Afternoon: Return Journey
- Ascend the Crater Rim: After a day filled with incredible wildlife sightings, you’ll ascend back up to the crater rim, taking in the final sweeping views of the caldera below.
- Drive Back: Begin the journey back to Arusha or Moshi, reminiscing about your day in one of the most spectacular wildlife destinations on the planet.
Evening: Arrival in Arusha/Moshi
- Drop-off at Hotel: Arrive at your hotel in the early evening, marking the end of an unforgettable 1-day Ngorongoro Crater safari experience.
Includes
Guided Safari Tours
Professional English-speaking guide
Transportation
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Drinking water
Excludes
National Park Fee
Travel Insurance.
Alcoholic Beverages.
Gratuities.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
