DAY TRIP FROM ARUSHA TO NGORONGORO

Ngorongoro Conservation Area Safari

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Overview

Experience one of Africa’s most breathtaking natural wonders on a full-day Ngorongoro Crater safari. Depart early from Arusha and journey through the Great Rift Valley to the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. This UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts a dense population of wildlife year-round, including elephants, black rhinos, lions, hippos, zebras, and flamingos. With a packed picnic lunch inside the crater, you’ll enjoy a full day of game viewing in one of Tanzania’s most scenic locations. The crater's unique geography creates a self-contained ecosystem offering unmatched safari experiences. Return to Arusha in the evening after a truly magical wildlife encounter. This day trip is ideal for those with limited time but who want to witness the wonders of Ngorongoro’s ecosystem. All transport, park fees, meals, and guiding are handled by Gardenia African Safaris for a seamless, luxury experience.

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DAY TRIP FROM ARUSHA TO NGORONGORO
Wake up early in the in the morning for breakfast and take off around (6:30 am), and
preparation for safari followed by a transfer to Ngorongoro. We will drive from Arusha to
Ngorongoro crater which is approximately (3hours) drive (155 km) and will start our game
drive in Ngorongoro crater the 8th natural wonder of the world. With walls 2,000 ft high
and a crater floor that spreads for 102 sq. miles, the crater is a virtual Noah’s Ark,
inhabited by almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa including the rare
black rhino. In fact, the crater has the greatest concentration of wild life in the planet. It
contains a river, several swamps, a soda lake that, from the top, looks like steam, full of
flamingos, a forest and open plains. The large bull elephants that reside here have
extremely large tusk, due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses.
They are the most incredible elephants you will ever see in your life. descend down to the
crater floor for a day of wildlife viewing in one of the most incredible places on Earth. After
a stop for a picnic lunch near the hippo lake, and more wildlife viewing in the afternoon,
then we drive up the steep road out of the crater and return to Arusha to your
Accommodation.

Cost Info

Price includes

Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
Transportation to and from!!
Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
All the required permits and paperwork

Price excludes

International Airfare
Visa Charges
Hotel Expenses(some packages do include hotel expenses)
Your travel and medical insurance
Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopte