Ngorongoro Crater day trip from Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area which spans across vast expanses of highland plans, savanna woodland and forests. Established in 1959 as multiple land use area with wildlife coexisting with semi-nomadic Maasai pastoralists practicing traditional livestock grazing.

The Ngorongoro crater is also the world's largest inactive caldera. The crater floor covers about 260 square kilometers and is the crater is about 600 meters deep. Due to the collapse of an active volcano over 2 million years ago, the Ngorongoro crater was formed.

Ngorongoro is thought to have formed about 2.5 million years ago from a large active volcano whose cone collapsed inward after a major eruption, leaving the present vast, unbroken caldera as its chief remnant. The caldera's floor is predominantly open grassland. It is a large, unbroken, un-flooded caldera, formed when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed some three million years ago. The Ngorongoro crater sinks to a depth of 610 metres, with a base area covering 260 square kilometres.

Ngorongoro Crater day trip from Arusha start from Arusha and ends in Arusha. It has to start very early as 5 am with a drive from Arusha to Ngorongoro crater Conservatiob area. Ngorongoro crater 1 day trip is brief Tanzania safari that is suitable for the travelers who have come to Arusha for seminars or business.

The Ngorongoro Crater is also referred to as ‘the Garden of Eden’ due to its dazzling beauty and being a paradise for animals. We have experienced and proffessional Driver-guides will ensure that you have an amazing experience and enjoy this African paradise.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is a protected area and a World Heritage Site located 180 km (110 mi) west of Arusha in the Crater Highlands area of Tanzania. The area is named after Ngorongoro Crater, a large volcanic caldera within the area. A part of the larger Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of three natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites found in Tanzania, the Crater is the remnant of a mighty volcano that collapsed inward upon itself after a mighty eruption between 2 and 3 million years ago.

Ngorongoro crater tour cost

Ngorongoro Conservation area is governed by the Ngorongoro Area Authority, this body is responsible for drafting tour prices which are charged to all tourists visiting this fascinating conservation area for a safari. Click here +255 764 415 889 on WhatsApp or sales@africanaturaltours.com for more explainations about Ngorongoro crater tour cost

Ngorongoro crater safari 2022 / 2023

The Ngorongoro Crater is one beautiful setting and the best place in East Africa to see the big five. Book with Africa Natural Tours 2022 to start your African safari adventure. However, as one of the world's most astonishing and renowned natural wonders, the Ngorongoro Crater does get busy, and at times very busy. Due to the crowds we recommend a two-night stay only here, then moving on to the Serengeti for a quieter, more private safari experience.

1 day Tanzania safari to Ngorongoro Crater tour itenary

This perfect one day trip to Ngorongoro Crater is specially made for those with limited time but still wants a chance to see all the big five, although not guaranteed but a one day trip to the crater may lead to the spotting of the African famous five animals. Ngorongoro crater itself is a haven and has an incredible scenery that led to its popular name “the garden of Eden”. Almost 25,000 large mammals live in the crater including the highly endangered Africa black rhino, our one day itinerary is suitable for all people, and is the perfect trip to create lifetime memories alone or with loved ones.

Your guide will pick you up from your arusha/Moshi accommodationat 06:00am and brief you about what will be covered on the day. our 4:30 hours journey from Moshi will open your eyes to the beauty and color of Tanzania land, the road will first traverse along the town of Moshi heading to arusha and you will get to see the normal Tanzania life after that we will keep traversing though coffee plantations, followed by maasai plain land; you might even spot maasai herdsmen with their flocks of cows and goats finding better pastures. Your Africa natural tours guide will keep you informed about all the important details and what is to be expected on this day.

The land is a home to many elephant so keep your eyes open to see this large mammal. Ngorongoro crater has a high number of animals , 15,000 wildebeest, 9000 zebras, 400 hyenas , about 120 lions and around 50 highly endangered species of black rhino. The crater has a good number of birds also which include, augur buzzard, rufous – tailed weaver, fan – tailed widowbird, and anteater chat. The water sources in the crater may be one of the reasons the animals are glued to the area. After a long day of game viewing we will retire to Moshi/ arusha for dinner and a night’s rest at your hotel.