From Arusha/Karatu: Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip with Lunch
ID: GYG865381-1365358
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Experience the best of Tanzania's wildlife on a day trip to Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a game drive in the crater, see the "Big Five," and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Embark on a day trip to Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha or Karatu. Enjoy a game drive in the crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see the "Big Five" and other wildlife. Stop for a picnic lunch in the crater.
Begin your day with a pick-up from your hotel in Arusha or Karatu. Travel to Ngorongoro Crater, a large volcanic caldera with a circumference of approximately 265 square kilometers and a depth of around 610 meters.
Meet your safari guide and embark on a game drive in the crater. Keep an eye out for the "Big Five" (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinoceroses) as well as a wide range of other species including zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, giraffes, and hyenas.
Stop for lunch at a designated picnic site within the crater. Savor a packed lunch of sandwiches, salads, fruits, and snacks, with mineral water provided to keep you refreshed.
After lunch, continue your game drive. Depending on the time of year, you might witness large herds of wildebeests or zebra migrating across the plains, or you could observe elephants bathing in the crater's freshwater lakes.
After your game drive concludes, begin your journey back to Arusha or Karatu.
Highlights
- Witness the "Big Five" and other animals on a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater
- Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the Ngorongoro Crater
- Explore the diverse ecosystems of the Ngorongoro Crater with a guide
- Learn about the history of the area and its wildlife from your guide
- See the diverse wildlife and landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Ngorongoro Crater was established as a conservation area in 1959 and is part of the larger Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), which spans 8,292 square kilometers.
It was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique ecosystem and the presence of various endangered species, including the black rhino.
The crater is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tanzania due to its incredible biodiversity and unparalleled natural beauty.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
