2-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha
2-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha
2-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha
Country:
Tanzania
Tanzania
Tanzania
Duration:
2 Days
2 Days
2 Days
Day 1
Ngorongoro Crater
Start
Arusha
End
Ngorongoro Crater
Depart from Arusha at 6:30 a.m., beginning the scenic 4-hour drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, often called the “eighth wonder of the world,” offers a chance to see dense wildlife in one of the most unique geological settings. After descending into the crater, start your morning game drive, where you'll likely see zebras, buffalo, hyenas, and maybe even a black rhino. Around midday, pause at the Hippo Pool for a picnic lunch, where hippos can often be seen lazing in the water. In the afternoon, continue exploring different habitats within the crater, including Lake Magadi and Lerai Forest, before ascending and heading to your nearby lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Example Accomodations
Mysigio Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Olduvai Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Crater's Edge
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Simba A Campsite
Inside National Park, Budget Accommodation, Basic Facilities
Budget
Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro
Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Ang'ata Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Melia
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool
Luxury
Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Embalakai Ngorongoro Lounge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly
Mid Range
Andbeyond Crater Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Lemala Ngorongoro Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
The Highlands by Asilia
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Mysigio Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Olduvai Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Crater's Edge
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Simba A Campsite
Inside National Park, Budget Accommodation, Basic Facilities
Budget
Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro
Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Ang'ata Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Melia
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool
Luxury
Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Embalakai Ngorongoro Lounge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly
Mid Range
Andbeyond Crater Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Lemala Ngorongoro Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
The Highlands by Asilia
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Mysigio Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Olduvai Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Crater's Edge
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Simba A Campsite
Inside National Park, Budget Accommodation, Basic Facilities
Budget
Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro
Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Ang'ata Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Melia
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool
Luxury
Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Embalakai Ngorongoro Lounge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly
Mid Range
Andbeyond Crater Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Lemala Ngorongoro Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
The Highlands by Asilia
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Optional Activities
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater
Start
Ngorongoro Crater
End
Arusha
Start the day with a sunrise view of the Ngorongoro Crater before descending again for a morning game drive. Early morning light enhances the beauty of the crater floor and offers prime opportunities to see predators like lions finishing their night hunts. Enjoy sightings of wildebeests, gazelles, and vibrant birdlife as you explore. Return to the lodge around 9:00 a.m. for breakfast, and begin the journey back to Arusha around 10:30 a.m., carrying the memories of a remarkable wildlife encounter in one of Africa’s most iconic settings.
Example Accomodations
African View Lodge
Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Budget
Arusha Villa
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Itikoni Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Katambuga House
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Meru House Lekisilai
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Olerai Lodge
Small and Intimate, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Outpost Lodge
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Budget
Twiga Lodge
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Villa Maua Arusha
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Onsea House
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Machweo Wellness Retreat
Spa and Wellness, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mount Meru Hotel
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge
Mid Range
Gran Melia Arusha
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Arusha Planet Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Arusha Serena Hotel Resort
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Mt. Meru Game Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Small and Intimate, Wildlife Sanctuary
Mid Range
African View Lodge
Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Budget
Arusha Villa
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Itikoni Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Katambuga House
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Meru House Lekisilai
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Olerai Lodge
Small and Intimate, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Outpost Lodge
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Budget
Twiga Lodge
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Villa Maua Arusha
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Onsea House
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Machweo Wellness Retreat
Spa and Wellness, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mount Meru Hotel
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge
Mid Range
Gran Melia Arusha
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Arusha Planet Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Arusha Serena Hotel Resort
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Mt. Meru Game Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Small and Intimate, Wildlife Sanctuary
Mid Range
African View Lodge
Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Budget
Arusha Villa
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Itikoni Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Katambuga House
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Meru House Lekisilai
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Olerai Lodge
Small and Intimate, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Outpost Lodge
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Budget
Twiga Lodge
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Villa Maua Arusha
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Onsea House
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Machweo Wellness Retreat
Spa and Wellness, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mount Meru Hotel
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge
Mid Range
Gran Melia Arusha
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Spa and Wellness
Premium Luxury
Arusha Planet Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Arusha Serena Hotel Resort
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Mt. Meru Game Lodge
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Small and Intimate, Wildlife Sanctuary
Mid Range
Optional Activities
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You don’t need just any operator. You need the RIGHT ONE.
After 10+ years in Tanzania & Kenya, we know which local operators treat every trip with care — NOT JUST when things go smoothly, but when something goes off-plan.
Get best offers from 2–3 of the most trusted specialists. No middlemen. No markups.
Just the best-fit, 5-star rated companies — chosen for how well they take care of you when it matters most.
Personalized
Matching
We select Tour Operators best suited for your trip request.
No Middlemen
Your enquiry is forwarded to 2-3 handpicked operators who contact you directly.
Most Reliable Operators
Trusted operators with top-notch guides & quality equipment. Folk you can depend on.
100% Free
Our service costs you nothing. You work directly with operators for fair pricing and impartial guidance.
Loading form...
You don’t need just any operator. You need the RIGHT ONE.
After 10+ years in Tanzania & Kenya, we know which local operators treat every trip with care — NOT JUST when things go smoothly, but when something goes off-plan.
Get best offers from 2–3 of the most trusted specialists. No middlemen. No markups.
Just the best-fit, 5-star rated companies — chosen for how well they take care of you when it matters most.
Personalized
Matching
We select Tour Operators best suited for your trip request.
No Middlemen
Your enquiry is forwarded to 2-3 handpicked operators who contact you directly.
Most Reliable Operators
Trusted operators with top-notch guides & quality equipment. Folk you can depend on.
100% Free
Our service costs you nothing. You work directly with operators for fair pricing and impartial guidance.
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