3-Day Safari Ngorongoro Highlands and Ngorongoro Crater

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Ngorongoro Highlands

On the first day of your Ngorongoro safari, depart from Arusha in the morning and enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and lush highlands. Arrive at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in time for an afternoon visit to a Maasai village or a short nature walk along the crater rim. Settle into your lodge or camp overlooking the crater, where you’ll enjoy dinner and prepare for an exciting day of game viewing inside the crater tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater

On the second day, rise early for a full-day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater—one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Descend into the crater floor, home to a high concentration of animals including lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool and continue exploring the rich landscapes and diverse habitats. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater and return to your lodge or camp for a relaxing evening.

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:

Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Highlands or Ngorongoro Crater

On the final day, enjoy a leisurely breakfast with beautiful views of the Ngorongoro Highlands. Depending on your schedule, take a short nature walk or visit a nearby Maasai village to learn about local culture. Then begin your scenic drive back to Arusha, passing through the picturesque landscapes of northern Tanzania. You'll be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport for your onward journey, ending your unforgettable 3-day Ngorongoro safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.