Welcome to a 1-day Ngorongoro Crater tour, which starts and ends in Arusha. Experience a memorable moment in a northern Tanzanian park, featuring stunning natural landscapes, the Maasai people, and wildlife coexisting peacefully.
The Ngorongoro Crater day tour from Arusha begins around 06 am, with flexible timing to maximize wildlife viewing before returning. Discover the Ngorongoro Crater on a single-day safari in a sturdy 4×4 vehicle, getting an up-close look at these incredible animals in their natural habitat.
This day trip offers an unforgettable wildlife adventure at an affordable price for a Ngorongoro Crater tour. Turn your dream safari into reality by learning the costs and planning your trip today!
The Ngorongoro Crater day trip can be done all year around from January to December.
This Ngorongoro day trip cost offers stunning wildlife and landscape viewing.
This tour schedule will takes us approximate of 3 hours from Arusha to reach Ngorongoro Crater.
Pro: Best animal viewing. Con: Long distance drive from Arusha to Ngorongoro.
Today, we will depart Arusha at around 6 am with a safari guide for a Ngorongoro Crater day trip.
1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Tour to witness the unparalleled beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This massive caldera is teeming with wildlife, offering the chance to spot the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. This remarkable wildlife sanctuary is renowned for its population density, housing 30,000 animals.
We will enjoy our packed lunch at the picnic site beside the hippo lake and later on ascend from the crater floor and head back to Arusha.
You can experience the highlights of Ngorongoro in a single day, including the vast crater and its diverse wildlife. Visiting between 10 am and 4 pm provides ample time to appreciate Ngorongoro’s beauty.
Ngorongoro Crater offers stunning wildlife encounters throughout the year. From June to October, the short grass makes animal sightings easier. The wet season, from November to May, is also charming with lush green vegetation.
It takes approximately 3 hours to reach Ngorongoro from Arusha. It is approximately 1180 kilometers (110 miles) by car. Karatu is the closest town and is not far from the main entrance.
| Group Size | High Season | Low Season |
|---|---|---|
|
1 person |
$905 | $895 |
|
2 persons |
$505 pp | $495 pp |
|
3 persons |
$375 pp | $365 pp |
|
4 persons |
$305 pp | $300 pp |
|
5 persons |
$265 pp | $260 pp |
|
6 persons |
$225 pp | $220 pp |
| Extra Costs | High Season | Low Season |
| Masai Boma | $35 pp | $35 pp |