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- Ngorongoro Crater Wonders Safari
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Ngorongoro Crater Wonders Safari — 3 Days
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Crater Wonders Safari — 3 Days
Trip Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Safari Style: Private Lodge Safari
Start/End Point: Arusha
Ideal For: Wildlife lovers, Big Five seekers, short safari holidays
Best Time: Year-round (wildlife is resident inside the crater all year)
Include
- Accommodation (2 nights) in lodge
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- All park fees and crater entry fee
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals as listed (2B, 3L, 2D)
- Bottled water during game drives
- Airport/hotel transfers to and from Arusha
Tour Guide
Accommodation
Pickup Ride
Breakfast
Dinner
Exclude
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips and gratuities (suggested $15–25/day)
- Optional activities (Maasai village visit, cultural walks)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Photographer
Private Expenses
Room Service
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Karatu (Ngorongoro Highlands)
- Morning pick-up from your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport.
- Drive through scenic countryside and local villages toward Karatu (approx. 3.5 hours).
- Optional stops en route:
- Local market or cultural visit in Mto wa Mbu
- Coffee plantation tour or crater rim walk (time permitting)
- Arrive at your lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options:
- Mid-range: Marera Valley Lodge, Eileen’s Trees Inn
- Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Full-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari
- Early breakfast and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and wildlife haven.
- Enjoy a half- to full-day game drive on the crater floor.
- Spot elephants, lions, zebras, hippos, buffaloes, flamingos, and possibly black rhinos.
- Picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool Picnic Site.
- Optional visit to a Maasai village on return (additional cost).
- Return to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.
Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Karatu – Arusha / Departure
- Leisurely breakfast at the lodge.
- Optional activity (e.g., local market visit or short nature walk).
- Return drive to Arusha (arrive by early afternoon).
- Drop-off at your hotel or airport for onward travel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch