Tour overview
Phenomenal landscapes, rich wildlife in abundance: these are the characteristics of a day-trip which will prove unforgettable. Ngorongoro is a special place. ‘Africa’s Garden of Eden’ is a volcanic crater full of wildlife, a UNESCO World Heritage Site worthy of the name. Animals are present all year-round, making this a destination not to miss. Lions, cheetah, leopard, black rhino, baboons, hippo, elephant … the list here is endless. A day-trip to Ngorongoro will live long in the memory.
Included
- Park Fees (for Non-Residents)
- Concession/ Camping Fees
- Daily game drives while on safari
- All transportation (unless labelled as optional).
- Soft drinks (Soda and water)
- 4×4 Land Cruiser
- All Taxes/ VAT
- All government tax in safari
- English speaking guide
Not Included
- International flights (From/ To Home)
- Items of a personal nature e.g. laundry, tips and etc
- Tips
- Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.)
- Government Imposed increase of Taxes and/ or Park Fees
- Meals while in Arusha
- Maasai Village Visit – 20 USD per person
- Serengeti Balloon Safari – 550 USD per person (Unless Paid)
Day 1: Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater
Morning pickup at your hotel in Arusha and drive to Ngorongoro Crater with packed lunch boxes. On arrival descend inside the crater for games drives and have picnic lunch. Continue with afternoon until 1600hrs and drive back to Arusha Town. On arrival you are dropped at your Hotel.
Ngorongoro crater is just one part of a larger area of interrelated ecosystems consisting of the crater highlands (to which the Ngorongoro Crater belongs) together with larger stretches of plains bush and woodland. Ngorongoro conservation area covers an area of about 8300 sq km. near its centre is the Olduvai Gorge where many fossils have been earthed. Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s best known wildlife – viewing areas. The crater is about 20kms wide and it is one of the largest calderas in the world. Within its walls is a variety of animals and vegetation, including grasslands, swamps, forests, salt pans, a fresh water lake and rich wildlife. The wildlife found includes lions, elephants, buffalos, wildebeests, Thomson’s gazelles, Zebras reedbucks.
Late on you will be driven back to Arusha.