Day trip to Ngorongoro crater

3hrs drive to Ngorongoro Crater and 5-hrs game drive 3 hrs drive back to Arusha

The night before your journey, make arrangements for your packed takeaway breakfast from the hotel. Your safari guide will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby at 6:00 am, ready to help you get into your safari jeep and head towards the Ngorongoro Crater. The drive through the Great Rif Valley Escarpment offers a panoramic sunrise view of Lake Manyara Park, which is surrounded by greenery and blooming pink flamingos that seem to be hovering in midair. You can use this brief stop to enjoy the view for breakfast before continuing on to the Ngorongoro gate to descend into the crater floor. Your guide will offer you the opportunity to use your binoculars to take in everything that is visible.

Then descend 610 metres to the Ngorongoro Crater's Caldera bottom, which is regarded by some as the world's eighth wonder. As soon as you catch a sight of this enormous, lush caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you will see why it has gained such a prestigious reputation worldwide. The renowned Big Five animals are among the more than 120 species of mammals that call the Ngorongoro Conservation Area home. It is also one of the most sought-after safari locations worldwide that no one is willing to miss. It's a particularly ideal site to witness the pride of lions and vast numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water, as well as the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a solitary lunch out on the grass plains.

Some of Africa's most recognisable wildlife faces may be seen and photographed from the comfort of your open-roof top safari vehicle. The crater is home to an abundance of wildlife, including a sizable population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, cape buffalo, and much more. It is one of the greatest places in Africa and the globe for safaris. Predators that live there include lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas. Following the day's adventures and excitement, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch by the edge of Lake Magadi, where you can see the greatest flamingo sightings. Don't forget to watch out for the black kites, who will be waiting to steal your food. Afternoon, drive back to Arusha by climbing the crater wall. Before you check into your hotel, you can enjoy a fantastic view of Tanzania's second-tallest mountain, Mount Meru, on a clear afternoon if the weather permits. END OF TRIP