06:00 AM – Hotel or Airport Pickup
Our professional driver-guide will pick you up from your accommodation or the airport. Begin the scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying a beautiful sunrise across the African savannah.
08:00 AM – Karatu Town Stop (Optional)
A short refreshment break and light shopping stop for souvenirs, local coffee, or handicrafts.
Duration: 30 minutes
09:00 AM – Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater
Begin your descent 600 meters into the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera. Explore the lush crater floor, which hosts over 25,000 large mammals including lions, elephants, zebras, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and potentially the elusive black rhino.
Duration: 5–6 hours (including picnic lunch inside the crater)
01:00 PM – Picnic Lunch at Hippo Pool Site
Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in a safe, scenic spot inside the crater surrounded by hippos and birdlife.
02:00 PM – Afternoon Game Drive & Ascent
Continue game viewing while exiting the crater via Lerai Forest or Munge River route, depending on sightings and weather conditions.
03:30 PM – Drive Back to Arusha
Relax and reflect on your incredible wildlife experience as we drive you safely back to your hotel.
06:00 PM – Drop-off at Hotel or Airport
Tour ends with drop-off in Arusha. Optional post-safari add-ons available
Highlights:
Total Duration: Approx. 10 hours
Group Size: Max 6–7 travelers per vehicle
Departure Point: Arusha hotels or airportNot recommended for pregnant travelers or those with serious back problems
✔️ Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours before departure
❌ No refund within 24 hours of tour
⚠️ Weather-dependent: If canceled due to poor weather, alternative date or full refund will be offered
⚠️ Tour requires a minimum of 2 travelers