Ngorongoro Crater Expedition
Overview
Descend into the world's largest volcanic caldera — an enclosed Eden teeming with lions, elephants, rhinos, flamingos, and the densest wildlife on Earth.
Safari Highlights
- Full day on the crater floor
- Big Five in one day possible
- Crater rim lodge
- Flamingo-lined soda lake
- Maasai cultural interaction
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arusha to Ngorongoro
Drive from Arusha through the Great Rift Valley to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Check into your crater rim lodge and take in the breathtaking views.
Accommodation: Crater Rim Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Crater Floor Exploration
Descend 600 metres into the crater at dawn. Full-day game drive on the crater floor — lions, elephants, black rhinos, buffalo, and thousands of flamingos on Lake Magadi. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool.
Accommodation: Crater Rim Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maasai Visit & Return
Morning visit to a Maasai boma on the crater rim. Return drive to Arusha with stops at scenic viewpoints.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
What's Included
- Arusha transfers
- All park & crater fees
- Full-board crater rim lodge
- Game drives
- Professional guide & 4x4
- Drinking water
What's Excluded
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Alcoholic beverages
$1,800
per person sharing
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