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1-Day Trip to Ngorongoro Crater

Accra, Tanzania

1-Day Trip to Ngorongoro Crater

5.0 / 5 · 53 reviews Offered by FIF (T) Tours and Travel 1-Day

Overview

A day trip to the Ngorongoro Crater offers an exceptional safari experience in Tanzania. You'll enjoy sweeping views from the crater rim before descending into the spectacular caldera, home to abundant wildlife and an incredible range of habitats. With a bit of luck, you may spot the famous Big Five, along with many other species that thrive in this unique ecosystem. It's an ideal adventure for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts looking for a scenic, immersive safari in just one day.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

1-Day

Route

Arusha to Arusha

Country & park

Tanzania

Style

Safari

Group size

1-8 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

2 years

Activities

game drives

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

1-Day Trip to Ngorongoro Crater
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $792 USD $440 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $792 USD $440 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older. Children under 3 are free.

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Route

Tour route map
country Tanzania
Start Arusha (Day 1)
End Arusha (Day 1)

Tour Features

Day tour

This does not include accommodation.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

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Minimum age of 2 years

The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport.

Day 1

Day 1

Day 1

6:00 AM: Depart from your hotel in Arusha for a scenic 3-hour drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area 9:00 AM: Arrive at the park, complete entry formalities, and stop at the crater rim for stunning panoramic views and photo opportunities before continuing to the descent point 10:00 AM: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling game drive. This UNESCO listed site is home to a dense wildlife population, including the Big Five; lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino. With over 400 bird species, you may also spot flamingos at Lake Magadi during the wet season. The crater’s unique ecosystem features open grasslands, forests, and diverse landscapes 12:00 PM: Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, surrounded by the crater’s natural beauty 1:00 PM: Continue exploring, encountering more wildlife and soaking in the breathtaking scenery 3:30 PM: Ascend from the crater, spotting wildlife along the way, and begin the return journey to Arusha, arriving in the early evening. Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour cannot be arranged by this operator
FIF (T) Tours and Travel
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Offered by

FIF (T) Tours and Travel

5.0 operator rating 53 reviews

FIF (T) TOURS AND TRAVEL LIMITED is a professional company that specializes in providing exceptional travel experiences in Tanzania. We excel in organizing Tanzania Wildlife Safaris, Cultural Tourism, Excursions, Mountain Trekking, and Zanzibar beach holidays, ensuring that our clients have a truly unique and memorable journey.

Office In

Tanzania

Size

1-5 employees (Founded in 2022)

Tour Types

Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day

Destinations

Tanzania

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older. Children under 3 are free.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request changes to this tour.

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Arusha

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

How does the quote request work?

We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly

Operator policy

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by FIF (T) Tours and Travel , not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

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