Early Morning – Depart Arusha (05:30 – 06:00 AM)
Early pick-up from your hotel in Arusha
Approx. 3.5–4-hour scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Quick coffee stop or breakfast en route (optional)
Drive through beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and the highlands of Karatu
Mid-Morning – Descend into Ngorongoro Crater (7th Natural Wonder)
Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim and enjoy breathtaking views
Begin your descent 600 meters (2,000 feet) into the world’s largest unbroken caldera
Game drive through diverse ecosystems – grasslands, acacia forests, and lake areas
🦓 Wildlife to Expect:
The Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalos, rhinos (black), leopards (rare)
Hippos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, jackals, flamingos, and more than 300 bird species
📸 Photography Tips: Morning mist rising from the crater rim, predator close-ups, dramatic landscapes.
Midday – Picnic Lunch by the Hippo Pool
Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch at Ngoitokitok Springs or a designated picnic site
Watch hippos wallow while you dine in nature
Afternoon – Continue Game Viewing & Ascend the Crater Rim
Spot wildlife around Lake Magadi or the Lerai Forest
Begin your ascent back up the crater wall by mid-afternoon
Optional stop at a Maasai boma (village) for a cultural experience
Late Afternoon – Return to Arusha or Karatu
Begin your drive back to Arusha
Arrive at your hotel between 6:30–7:30 PM
Drop-off at hotel, lodge, or airport (if pre-arranged)
✨ Inclusions:
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with professional English-speaking guide
Ngorongoro Crater park entry and conservation fees
Full-day crater game drive
Gourmet picnic lunch in the crater
Bottled water, soft drinks, and snacks
Pick-up and drop-off from Arusha or Karatu
❌ Exclusions:
Tips and gratuities
Optional Maasai village visit (available on request)
Personal expenses
