4 Days Ngorongoro Crater Safari
4 Days Ngorongoro Crater Safari, This thrilling 4-day safari in the Northern circuit of Tanzania allows visitors to immerse into the wilderness of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Unravel the breathtaking sceneries, wildlife species, birds, and other natural features in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will enjoy two extensive game viewing days as you go off-the-beaten paths including the spectacular Lake Magadi for its plethora of birds that include the beautiful pink flamingos.
Highlights
- Explore the Ngorongoro Crater for its wide array of wildlife and bird species.
- Discover breathtaking landscapes.
- Endless bird viewing experiences.
Brief Itinerary
Arrive in Arusha, historical tours
Arusha- Ngorongoro Conservation Area, afternoon game drive.
Ngorongoro game viewing day.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area- Arusha, goodbye Tanzania.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Arusha, historical tours
On your arrival day at Arusha International Airport, you will get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of exploring the popular Arusha Town, also referred as “the safari Capital of Tanzania”. You can visit the Arusha Cultural heritage center and Engaruka, and sample some of the local Tanzanian cuisines at any of the Restaurants.
Overnight at;
- Luxury: Gran Melia Arusha
- Midrange: Mirimba Palm Hotel.
Meal Plan: Dinner.
Day 2: Arusha- Ngorongoro Conservation Area, afternoon game drive
Today, you will transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Situated in the Northern circuit of Tanzania, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for sheltering over 25,000 mammals and offers countless things to see and do as a visitor. However, we shall only explore in game drives, which will be undeniably rewarding. The journey should take about 2-3 hours with jaw-dropping views of the wilderness and when you arrive, your game drive will start immediately. Head for lunch at the Lodge.
In the afternoon, take a game drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area where elephants, bushbucks, Topis, buffaloes, Oribis, Defassa waterbucks, Rhinos, wildebeests and many other animals are sighted. If you are lucky, you will see the mini-wildebeest migration.
Overnight at;
- High-end: andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
- Moderate accommodation: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge.
Meal Plan: Full board.
Day 3: Ngorongoro game viewing day
On this day, you will explore Ngorongoro Conservation Area on a full-day game drive that starts from the Lodge/Camp towards the Crater floor, the wildlife hot spot. Leave after enjoying your breakfast and start your adventure with sights and sounds of African bush elephants, Cape buffaloes, duikers, bushbucks, Topis, Masai giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, Topis, Olive baboons, Blue monkeys, Hippos, lions, spotted hyenas, cheetahs, leopards and many others.
The game drive continues with a short picnic lunch and will take you through the varying landscapes of this outstanding Protected Area. Following this adventurous and information game drive, settle for a hot meal and cold bath at the Lodge.
Overnight at;
- High-end: andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
- Moderate accommodation: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge.
Meal Plan: Full board.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Conservation Area- Arusha, goodbye Tanzania
On this day, you will depart Ngorongoro Conservation Area and make way to Arusha Town. You will start the day with breakfast at the Lodge, followed by a game drive that will increase your chances of sighting more animals, including the ones that were missed during the three previous days. Have an early lunch and pack your bags for the journey back to Arusha. Leave with the memories of your unforgettable Ngorongoro wildlife experiences as you return back home or continue with other safari plans. Safe travels!!!!!!
This 4-day Ngorongoro safari package includes;
- Entry fees for Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Services of a professional driver.
- Bottled water.
- 3 nights’ accommodation-the first night in Arusha Town and 2 nights in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Safari Land Cruiser.
- Game drives.
- Relevant Government taxes.
- Airport transfer for the last and first day of the Ngorongoro Crater safari.
Our 4-day Ngorongoro Crater safari package excludes;
- Visa fees.
- Optional activities (although can be organized and paid for at an extra cost).
- Laundry fees, unless provided as a complimentary service at the Lodge.
- Telephone bills.
- Souvenir shopping.