1 Days / 1 Nights Tanzania Mid Range Safari Day Trip

1 Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha | Tanzania

An Unforgettable 1-Day Mid Range Safari Experience in Tanzania

Safari Overview & Highlights

A 1 Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha offers an exciting way to experience Tanzania’s wildlife when you have limited time. This Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip from Arusha takes you from Arusha to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. The 1-Day Ngorongoro Safari from Arusha allows you to search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, hippos and flamingos before returning to Arusha.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Follow your complete day-to-day schedule, wildlife tracking routes, meal plans, and premier lodge stays for this 1-day East African expedition.

Day 1 Full Day Excursion to Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Crater

Early morning pickup from your hotel (06:00 AM) by your professional safari driver-guide. Depart in a custom 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser and journey to Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Crater. Enter the park gates and embark on an extensive morning game drive exploring descending 600 meters into the UNESCO-listed volcanic caldera to spot endangered black rhinos, dense lion prides, flamingos on Lake Magadi, and giant tusker elephants. At midday, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch box at a scenic designated viewpoint with panoramic views of the African landscape. Continue with an afternoon game drive tracking predators and herbivores in the afternoon sun. Begin your leisurely drive back in late afternoon, arriving at your hotel by 6:00 PM with unforgettable safari memories.

Accommodation: Hotel Drop-off in Town / Airport Departure Meal Plan: Picnic Lunch Box & Drinking Water

What's Included & Excluded

Included in Package

Exclusive transport in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and high-clearance suspension
Services of a professional, licensed English-speaking safari guide & driver
All national park conservation fees, concession fees, and government entry permits
Full-board accommodation at selected safari lodges and luxury tented camps as per itinerary
Daily game drives with unlimited mileage within statutory park hours
Unlimited chilled bottled mineral drinking water in the safari vehicle throughout the tour
AMREF Flying Doctors 24/7 Emergency Medical Evacuation Cover across East Africa
All government taxes, tourism development levies, and 18% VAT included
Complimentary airport meet-and-greet road transfers upon arrival and departure

Excluded in Package

International and intercontinental airfares to and from East Africa
Tourist entry visa fees (Kenya ETA $35 / Tanzania Single Entry Visa $50-$100)
Comprehensive international travel, baggage, and medical cancellation insurance
Discretionary gratuities and tips for your safari driver-guide ($15–$25 per car per day) and lodge staff
Optional hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast ($599 per person)
Optional cultural visits to Maasai or Hadzabe tribal villages ($30–$50 per person)
Premium alcoholic beverages, vintage wines, and personal laundry services at lodges
Personal expenses, telephone calls, souvenir shopping, and excess baggage fees