2-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari

2-day Ngorongoro Crater safari offers you a great opportunity to explore the breathtaking views of Ngorongoro crater. Ngorongoro crater is famous for harboring the biggest population of animals and a home to the largest number of predators.

Day 1: Arrival and Exploration of Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Arusha. You will travel approximately 4-5 hours through the picturesque landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, passing through small villages, coffee plantations, and scenic highlands. Along the way, your guide will provide insights into Tanzania’s culture, history, and wildlife.

Upon reaching the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will drive to the crater rim, where the breathtaking view of the caldera awaits. The Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, teeming with diverse wildlife and offering one of the best safari experiences in Africa.

After a brief stop to enjoy the stunning panorama, you will head to your accommodation near the crater rim.

After checking in, enjoy lunch and some leisure time. In the late afternoon, you can embark on a guided nature walk along the rim (if permitted), where you’ll have the chance to observe the area’s flora, spot birdlife, and immerse yourself in the unique highland ecosystem.

Dinner is served at your lodge or campsite, followed by a restful evening preparing for an adventurous day in the crater.

Accommodation options: Luxury Option: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Mid-Range Option: Rhino Lodge

Budget Option: Campsites like Simba A Campsite

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Departure

Wake up early for a hearty breakfast before descending 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling game drive. The crater floor is a haven for wildlife, with over 25,000 large animals, including the famous Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos. The open plains, forests, and wetlands provide habitats for wildebeest, zebras, hyenas, jackals, and an array of bird species such as flamingos in Lake Magadi.

Your expert guide will take you through the most wildlife-rich areas, offering fascinating insights into animal behavior and the crater’s unique ecosystem. You may also visit the Hippo Pool and spot rare species like servals or the critically endangered black rhino.

Around midday, you will enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the crater, surrounded by the sounds of nature. After lunch, continue your game drive, capturing more wildlife moments and soaking in the natural beauty.

By mid-afternoon, you will ascend the crater rim and begin your journey back to Arusha. Depending on the time, you may stop at a local Maasai village for a cultural experience, learning about their traditional way of life.

Arrive in Arusha in the early evening, concluding your unforgettable 2-day Ngorongoro Crater safari.

Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch

End of tour 

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