2 Days Ngorongoro Crater wildlife Safari
Tanzania Camping Safari Easy Popular Safari

2 Days Ngorongoro Crater wildlife Safari

Descend into the world's largest volcanic caldera for Big Five game drives including endangered black rhino-budget safari

2 Days / 1 Nights
Ngorongoro Crater
2-12 People
From
$700
per person
Child: $480
Group discount: 10%

Overview

A 2-day budget Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari offers the perfect amount of time to experience one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations. This compact itinerary maximizes your game-viewing time through one of Africa's most wildlife-dense ecosystems.inside the world's largest inactive, unbroken, intact volcanic caldera
The Ngorongoro Crater shelters approximately 30,000 animals including all of the Big Five and is one of the best places in Africa to spot the endangered black rhinoceros.
Budget camping safari

Highlights

Descend into the world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera
All Big Five in one location -- including endangered black rhino
Over 30,000 animals in a self-contained ecosystem
Africa’s premier wildlife destinations
Flamingos on Lake Magadi and hippo pools
Overnight camping on the dramatic crater rim

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Depart Arusha and drive through the Great Rift Valley, past Lake Manyara, and up to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area gate. Enjoy lunch with panoramic views of the crater from the rim. Afternoon visit to a nearby Maasai boma for a cultural experience. Camp on the crater rim at 2,286m with misty forest surroundings. Key Wildlife: The Big Five (Black Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo)

Activities

Scenic Rift Valley drive Crater rim viewpoint Maasai boma cultural visit
Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro Crater Rim (tented)
Lunch, Dinner

Descend 600 metres to the crater floor at dawn for a 5-6 hour game drive. Explore grasslands, swamps, acacia forest, and Lake Magadi in search of the Big Five. Watch for black rhino in the open, lion prides, elephant herds, and flamingos on the soda lake. Picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending the rim and driving back to Arusha.

Activities

Crater descent at dawn Full crater floor game drive Big Five and flamingo spotting Picnic lunch on crater floor
Drop-off in Arusha
Breakfast, Lunch

What's Included

  • Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha/Moshi
  • Transport in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee (where applicable)
  • All meals as indicated (full board)
  • Camping equipment (tent, sleeping mat, camping chairs and table)
  • Drinking water during game drives
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Cooking equipment and camp cook
  • Ngorongoro Crater vehicle descent fee

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fees (USD 50)
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guide and cook (recommended USD 15-25 per day total)
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Sleeping bag (available for hire at USD 15)
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Optional activities not in itinerary
  • Laundry service
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if required)

What to Bring

Comfortable safari clothing in neutral colours (khaki, olive, brown)
Light long-sleeved shirt and trousers (sun and insect protection)
Warm fleece or jacket for early morning game drives
Wide-brimmed sun hat and sunglasses
Sunscreen SPF 50+ and lip balm
Insect repellent (DEET-based recommended)
Binoculars
Camera with zoom lens and extra memory cards
Reusable water bottle
Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes
Sandals or flip-flops for camp
Personal first-aid kit and medications
Torch/flashlight for camp
Rain jacket (especially November-May)
Toiletries and hand sanitiser
Power bank for charging devices

$700

per person

Child: $480

10% group discount

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