Depart Arusha early morning and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim. Descend 600 meters into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera for a full day of game viewing among the densest concentration of wildlife in Africa.
Matin
Early morning departure from Arusha at 6:00 AM. Drive through the Great Rift Valley escarpment to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at the crater rim and descend to the crater floor. Begin morning game drive through the Lerai Forest area, spotting elephants, buffalo, and various antelope species.
Après-midi
Picnic lunch near the Ngoitokitok Springs hippo pool. Continue game drive across the crater floor, visiting Lake Magadi for flamingos, searching for black rhino in the open grasslands, and observing lion prides resting near the marsh areas.
Soir
Ascend the crater rim in late afternoon. Drive back to Arusha arriving by evening.
FauneBlack rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, hippo, flamingo, spotted hyena, zebra, wildebeest, Grant's and Thomson's gazelle, jackal, serval cat
PaysagesPanoramic views from the 600m crater rim, Lerai Forest canopy, Lake Magadi's pink flamingo shores, the vast crater floor grasslands stretching to the walls
Ngorongoro Crater has a vehicle limit — early arrival ensures the best experience. Bring warm layers for the crater rim (2,300m altitude). Crater floor temperatures are warmer.