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Full Day Private Ngorongoro Crater Safari starting in Arusha

By Swahili Safari Escape
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,019 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This Ngorongoro Crater tour stands out for its ability to deliver an unforgettable safari experience in a single day. Few places offer such a concentrated abundance of wildlife within one compact, stunning landscape, making it one of the only places in Africa where you can see the “Big Five” in a short time. The Crater’s unique, enclosed ecosystem provides near-guaranteed wildlife sightings year-round, and its diverse scenery—from acacia forests and grassy plains to a lake often dotted with flamingos—creates a breathtaking backdrop for every moment of the journey.

With a personal guide and a 4x4 safari vehicle featuring a pop-up roof, you’ll have access to prime vantage points for photography and viewing. The tour’s organisation, including convenient Arusha pickup and return, picnic lunch by the hippo pool, and WiFi for instant photo sharing, makes this day both immersive and seamless.

Activity location

  • Arusha
    • Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Arusha
    • Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania

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Full Day Private Ngorongoro Crater Safari starting in Arusha
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$1,019.01 x 2 AdultsNZ$2,038.02
Total
Price is NZ$2,038.02

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry fees to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, ensuring access to the Crater and its wildlife.
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    Private transport
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    Soft drink/Pop
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    Lunch
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    Return transport to and from Arusha, ensuring a stress-free experience
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    Professional safari guide with in-depth knowledge of the Crater’s wildlife, ecosystems, and history.
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    Picnic lunch at the hippo pool, offering a delicious meal in a scenic setting surrounded by nature.
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    Guide: In-person: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian
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    Fridge
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    Free pickup and drop-off from your location in Arusha.
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    Free WiFi during the safari for sharing photos and staying connected.
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    Coffee and/or Tea
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    Professional Safari Guide
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    WiFi on board
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    Binoculars
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    Snacks
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    Transport in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle equipped with a pop-up roof and WiFi.
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    Alcoholic Drinks
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    Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
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    Accommodation (the tour is a day trip, and overnight stays are not included).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional activities outside the scheduled game drives, such as additional excursions

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We only serve alcoholic drinks for travellers 18 years old and above. Minor travellers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.

Activity itinerary

Ngorongoro Crater
  • 10h
  • Admission ticket included
The 1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari starts with an early morning pickup from your Arusha location, taking you on a scenic drive in a safari-ready 4x4 vehicle to the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Known as "Africa’s Eden," the Crater offers one of Tanzania’s most unique landscapes and is home to the "Big Five"—lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo—along with zebras, hippos, and wildebeests. After descending into the Crater, enjoy a morning game drive, followed by a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, where you can relax while observing wildlife up close. An afternoon game drive offers additional chances to see iconic species, including lion prides, leopards, and flamingos on the lake. Conclude the day with a scenic return to Arusha. This tour includes park entry, guide services, lunch, drinks, and return transport, providing an unforgettable one-day safari adventure. Bathrooms Are available inside the crater Free WiFi in the car Drinking water and soft drinks Hot Meals

Location

Activity location

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    Arusha
    • Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Arusha
    • Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania

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