Phenomenal landscapes, rich wildlife in abundance: these are the characteristics of a day-trip which will prove unforgettable. Ngorongoro is a special place. ‘Africa’s Garden of Eden’ is a volcanic crater full of wildlife, a UNESCO World Heritage Site worthy of the name. Animals are present all year-round, making this a destination not to miss. Lions, cheetah, leopard, black rhino, baboons, hippo, elephant … the list here is endless. A day-trip to Ngorongoro will live long in the memory.
Day 1: Moshi / Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater
You'll depart from Arusha / Moshi at the crack of dawn for the long but scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Along the way, you'll pass bustling Maasai villages and sweeping plains dotted with acacia and the occasional giraffe
or wildebeest.We will proceed to Ngorongoro crater for a game drive, which is the 8th natural wonder of the world and the
unique, world famous caldera with the most abundant wildlife.
We will descend into the Ngorongoro crater floor.From the comfort
of your open-top vehicle, descending down the crater, you will enjoy amazing panoramic view and if you are lucky,
you will see the Big five.
The caldera is exhibiting more than 120 species of mammals. We will also visit saline lakes such
as lake Magadi, which is a magnet for flamingos and other water birds.We will see pools full of hippos, the endangered East Africa’s
last black rhinos including birds such as secretary bird, white stork arriving from Europe during the wet season, kori bustards,
crowned cranes and ostriches.
It is for sure a landscape of sheer beauty. Another big draw card to this picturesque park is its
dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires
a trained eye to spot.
After the thrills and excitement of the day, you will have a picnic lunch in the park.Across five hours,
you'll see the very best that Africa has to offer. In the late afternoon, with heads full of amazing memories, you'll return to Arusha.