Ngorongoro Crater
2 Days / 1 Nights
easy
2-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari | Affordable Big Five Experience
Experience the wonders of Ngorongoro Crater on a 2-day affordable safari. See the Big Five, witness the densest wildlife concentration in Africa, and camp on the crater rim.
2 Days
Max 12 People
5.00 Rating
Arusha, Tanzania
Starting from
$350
per person
Budget: $350
Standard: $450
Luxury: $1,200
Overview
2-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Discover the Ngorongoro Crater - often called the Eighth Wonder of the World - on this 2-day affordable safari. The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the densest concentration of wildlife in Africa.
Why Choose Ngorongoro Crater?
- ✓Big Five Safari: See lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and the rare black rhino
- ✓Densest Wildlife: Over 25,000 animals in a single volcanic caldera
- ✓UNESCO Heritage: One of the most important conservation areas in Africa
- ✓Black Rhino: One of the best places in Tanzania to see endangered black rhinos
- ✓Lion Prides: The crater has one of the highest densities of lions in Africa
- ✓Flamingos: Thousands of pink flamingos at the alkaline Magadi Lake
- ✓Stunning Scenery: 600-meter deep volcanic crater with diverse landscapes
- ✓Affordable: Experience a world-class safari in just 2 days
2 Days
Duration
Max 12
Group Size
Arusha, Tanzania
Start Point
easy
Difficulty
Day by Day
2 days of unforgettable adventure
D1
Day 1 of 2
Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater - Descend into the Eighth Wonder
Your 2-day Ngorongoro Crater safari begins with an early morning pickup from your Arusha hotel at 6:00 AM. Drive through the spectacular Great Rift Valley escarpment. Stop at the crater rim viewpoint for breathtaking views. Descend 600 meters into the crater floor for a full day game drive. See lions, black rhinos, elephants, buffalo, flamingos, and hippos. Enjoy picnic lunch at Hippo Pool. Ascend crater wall at sunset. Dinner with crater views.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Campsite on Ngorongoro Crater Rim
D2
Day 2 of 2
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha - Final Safari and Departure
Optional early morning game drive in the crater. Return for breakfast with crater views. Drive back to Arusha through the Great Rift Valley. Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge. Arrive Arusha late afternoon. Farewell lunch and transfer to hotel or airport.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
N/A - Return to Arusha
What's Included
Included
Ngorongoro Conservation Area entry fees
Ngorongoro Crater service fee
Professional English-speaking safari guide
4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Camping equipment and sleeping bags
Cook and camp assistant
Drinking water throughout safari
Hotel pickup and dropoff in Arusha
Not Included
International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips for guide and camp staff
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Alcoholic beverages
Guest Reviews
"Quick trip to the crater but absolutely worth it. Saw lions, elephants, and rhinos all in one day."
A
Ahmed Hassan
UAE
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$550
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$450
4–6 travelers
$400
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$350
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