Ideal for those on tight schedules, this one-day tour gives you access to one of Africa’s most magical wildlife destinations in just a few hours. Here's what your day with us looks like:

05:00 AM – Early Pick-up & Departure

We pick you up from your hotel in Arusha or Karatu. Enjoy a scenic drive through the highlands of northern Tanzania as you head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. A light breakfast is provided en route.

08:00 AM – Crater Descent & Game Drive

Arrive at the crater rim and descend 600 meters into the world’s largest inactive, intact volcanic caldera. Begin your game drive across open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and soda lakes. Keep an eye out for the “Big Five”: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and black rhinos.

12:30 PM – Picnic Lunch at Hippo Pool

Stop at the famous Ngoitoktok picnic site, right beside a hippo pool. Relax and enjoy your lunch while watching hippos bathe and birds swoop around the water’s edge.

01:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive

Continue exploring the crater floor. This time of day often brings sightings of predators lounging in the shade or herds of wildebeest crossing the plains. You’ll also have opportunities for photography and birdwatching.

03:30 PM – Ascend & Return Journey

Begin your ascent back to the crater rim. On the drive back, soak in panoramic views of the highlands and Maasai settlements scattered across the landscape.

06:30 PM – Drop-off at Hotel

Return to your accommodation in Arusha or Karatu. It’s the end of a short yet deeply rewarding safari in one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife havens.

• Transport in a private 4x4 safari jeep with pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking driver/guide
• Ngorongoro Crater entry & conservation fees
• Hot picnic lunch & bottled mineral water
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (Arusha/Karatu)
• All government taxes and levies

• International flights
• Tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance
• Personal purchases (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
• Optional cultural visits (e.g., Maasai village)