1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Tour with Armadillo Adventures

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Your day begins early around 06:30 AM with pick‑up from your Arusha hotel by a private 4×4 safari vehicle.

Enjoy a scenic 3‑hour drive through the Rift Valley to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. At the crater rim, pause for panoramic views before descending onto the crater floor for approximately six hours of game drives.

This colossal caldera offers exceptional sightings of elephants, black rhinos, lions, buffalos, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of birds such as flamingos at Lake Magadi. Your guide will provide expert commentary on the ecosystem and geology. Midday, relax over a packed lunch near the hippo pools or under Lerai Forest canopy, while watching wildlife roam nearby.

In the early afternoon, ascend to the rim and depart for Arusha, reflecting on the breathtaking scenery and wildlife encounters. You will arrive back in Arusha by late afternoon tired but enriched by an unforgettable safari experience.

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

• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.