3 Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Our 3 Day Safari to Ngorongoro Crater is the best tour you can take to the Ngorongoro. Also referred to the “Eden of Africa” or the 8th Wonder of the world. While visiting Tanzania for just a few days, but still want to make the most of your shortest time that you have got. Ngorongoro Crater safari presently offers the rare chance of spotting the big 5 with such limited time. The Crater floor itself is not only just a small area of about 21 Kilometres in diameter but also animals be spotted in amazingly short distance.
Safari Highlights
Transfer from Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater with an evening game drive.
Morning and afternoon game drives in Ngorongoro Crater.
Natural Walk in Ngorongoro Crater.
Visit to Maasai Village.
Visit to Karatu and Mto-Wa-Mbu market towns.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Pickup from Arusha and Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater.
First off, you leave Arusha town as early as possible. Drive straightaway through the Masai Steppe, pass Lake Manyara area in the Rift valley, then drive up to the escapement and across Karatu area to the Loduare Gate of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. However after a short stop at the gate for registration we drive up to to the View point. We also make a brief stop while here to get some of the most breathtaking views over the Crater floor and take photos.
We then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor for game drives the rest of the day. Moreover, picnic lunch will be served at the picnic site by the hippo poolside. After that, proceed with the game drives later in the afternoon. We then drive up the Crater rim and out to Karatu for overnight at a lodge.
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area
Accommodation Options:
Luxury |
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or Similar |
Mid-Range |
African Safari Ngorongoro or Similar |
Budget |
Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro or Similar |
- Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey
Day 2: Full Day Exploration in Ngorongoro Crater.
After breakfast, you’ll drive down into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eden of Africa“. It’s the largest unbroken caldera in the world and has, without comparison, the highest concentration of wildlife. Your driver will be in constant radio contact with other drivers, ascertaining where the best sightings of animals are. After a little luck, you will finally see the big 5 inside the Crater. Shortly you will have lunch at the picnic site. Later in the afternoon, we drive back to the rim of the Crater and drive to your lodge at Karatu.
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area
Accommodation Options:
Luxury |
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or Similar |
Mid-Range |
African Safari Ngorongoro or Similar |
Budget |
Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro or Similar |
- Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey
Day 3: Transfer back to Arusha for Departure – 3 Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari.
After a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, you will definitely choose to either visit the Masai Village or go for a nature walk in the forests of Ngorongoro. You will be guided by an armed ranger walking on the forest trails. And if lucky, you might bump into herds of buffaloes, elephants, as well as other forest species like the duikers and also lion’s, leopards etc. After activities, you will drive back to Arusha town. You will make a brief stop at Karatu and Mto-Wa-Mbu market towns for mingling with the locals and doing some shopping if you so wish. Thus the End of the 3 days Safari in Ngorongoro Crater.
Destination: Arusha
Accommodation Option: No (End of tour)
- Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey
PRICE INCLUDES
- Round Trip Airport Transfers (pick up and drop off)
- Private transportation in a 4×4 Safari Cars
- Meals specified on a Full Board basis
- Accommodation with ensuite facility
- Applicable Park entrance & activities Fees
- English speaking professional Driver-Guide
- All hotel/lodge pickups and drop off
- All Taxes
- Bottled drinking water and Fruits while on safari
- Activities as stipulated in the itinerary (except those stated as “optional”
PRICE EXCLUDES
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Flight Fares (unless requested)
- Country entry Visa
- Personal/Travel insurance
- Telephone charges
- Laundry
- Bar bills and all other kinds of drinks except water
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Souvenirs, gifts and Tips
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Covid-19 and other related tests and vaccinations
RATES PER PERSON: (Tour Rates/Prices are Per Person and exclude International Flight from or to your home Country).
RATE PER PERSON | Solo 1 Room |
2 People 1 Room |
4 People 2 Rooms |
6 People 3 Rooms |
7 People + |
Luxury | $3,797 | $2,617 | $2,137 | $1,977 | GET A QUOTE |
Mid-Range | $3,048 | $1,968 | $1,488 | $1,328 | GET A QUOTE |
Budget | $2,767 | $1,800 | $1,320 | $1,160 | GET A QUOTE |
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