Ngorongoro Day Tour

Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip Itinerary

5:30 AM – Pick-up from Kizumba House

• Start your day early with a pick-up from Kizumba House in Arusha.
• Depart for Ngorongoro Crater, approximately a 3-4 hour drive through scenic landscapes and passing small towns and Maasai villages.

9:00 AM – Arrival at Ngorongoro Crater

• Arrive at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and check in at the entrance.
• Proceed to the Crater Rim, where you can enjoy stunning panoramic views before descending into the crater.

9:30 AM – Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

• Begin your game drive inside the crater, one of the most renowned wildlife areas in the world.
• The crater’s unique ecosystem supports an incredible density of wildlife, including elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, buffalo, and various antelope species.
• You may also spot the endangered black rhinoceros, which is protected within the crater.

11:30 AM – Visit Lake Magadi

• Drive to Lake Magadi, the crater’s shallow soda lake, home to flocks of flamingos.
• The lake and surrounding marshes also attract other wildlife, including hippos and water birds.

12:30 PM – Picnic Lunch in the Crater

• Enjoy a packed picnic lunch at a designated spot within the crater, often near the hippo pool.
• Take in the breathtaking views while watching animals in their natural habitat.

1:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive

• Continue your game drive around the crater floor, where you can spot more of the Big Five and other animals.
• The crater’s lush landscape is a perfect backdrop for further wildlife viewing, including cheetahs, hyenas, and rare species like the serval cat.

3:00 PM – Begin Ascent from the Crater

• After a rewarding day of game drives, start your ascent out of the crater.
• Take in the final views from the rim before starting your journey back to Arusha.

6:30 PM – Return to Kizumba House

• Arrive back at Kizumba House in the early evening, concluding your unforgettable Ngorongoro Crater day trip.