1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Wilderness - Descent into Eden

• You'll be collected from the airport.

Your Ngorongoro adventure begins with a 5:30 AM pickup from Arusha, traveling 180 km through scenic highlands, Maasai villages, and farmlands. Stop at a Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking photos. Arrive at the Ngorongoro gate by 8:30 AM and ascend through lush forest alive with baboons and blue monkeys. From the crater rim (2,286 m), enjoy panoramic views before descending into the vast caldera around 9:30 AM.
Your private safari vehicle offers 360° views as your expert guide tracks prime wildlife spots. The crater floor hosts about 25,000 animals—wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, gazelles, and lions. Enjoy lunch by the hippo pool, watching hippos and vibrant birdlife.
In the afternoon, explore Lerai Forest for elephants and the soda lake for flamingos, with chances to see black rhinos and leopards. Ascend the crater around 3:30 PM, optionally visit a Maasai village, and return to Arusha by 6:30 PM.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• You'll be dropped off at the airport.