The Crater is the world’s largest unbroken caldera stretching to 19.2km in diameter, 610meter deep, and 304 square km in area, which hosts varieties of animals including BIG FIVE Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Elephant, Zebra, Hippo, Wildebeest, Hyena and more.
Birds include flamingos on the Soda Lake, Geese, Storks, Vultures, and other bird families. Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip starts from Arusha town at your hotel, your driver guide will collect your picnic lunches and drive 190 km approximately 2-3 hours on a tarmac road to the main entry gate of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After registration formalities drive through the forest to the Crater Rim and spend a few minutes for the awesome view of the Crater from the top, descend into the crater floor for a day game drive. Your picnic lunch will be served in the Crater picnic site at Ngoitokok swamp, “Hippo pool”, after lunch proceeds with afternoon game viewing. Around 15.00 exit the Crater and drive back to Arusha at your hotel or airport,
Optional Activities:
- Visit Masai village
- Nature walk –empakai crater-guided by armed ranger