From $1,749 to $3,902
per person sharing
Join Northern Masailand Safaris on an exclusive 3-day Ngorongoro Crater luxury safari, an immersive journey into one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders. Located in northern Tanzania within the famed Great Rift Valley, the Ngorongoro Crater is a geological marvel and a wildlife haven. This intact volcanic caldera shelters over 30,000 animals year-round, offering you the highest concentration of game in Africa, all within a compact area.
From game-rich grasslands to ancient acacia woodlands and alkaline lakes, your days here are filled with close-up wildlife encounters, dramatic landscapes, and moments of peaceful stillness in nature’s cradle.
| Season & Dates | Solo | 2Pax | 4Pax | 6Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season 1 MAR - 31 MAY | $3707 | $2059 | $1863 | $1749 |
| High Season 1 JUN- 29 FEB | $3902 | $2168 | $1962 | $1842 |
Your journey begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport. Embark on a 3-hour scenic drive through the lush highlands of northern Tanzania, passing local farms and coffee estates.
Upon arrival at Ngorongoro, check in to your luxury lodge. The afternoon is free for relaxation or optional activities such as a Maasai cultural walk or a sundowner overlooking the crater rim.
Accommodation Options:
Ngorongoro Lodge – Meliá Collection (Sustainable luxury & crater views)
Entamanu Ngorongoro (Remote, exclusive eco-retreat on the crater rim)
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Driving Distance: 154 km / approx. 3 hrs
After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the world’s largest unbroken caldera. This game-rich bowl is home to hyenas, cheetahs, hippos, elephants, and one of the last populations of free-ranging black rhinos in East Africa.
Enjoy a private safari game drive in your custom Land Cruiser, stopping at the Hippo Pool for a scenic bush lunch. The diversity of landscapes from acacia forests to open plains offers endless photo opportunities.
Return to your lodge in the late afternoon for relaxation, spa treatments, or a crater-edge bonfire.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start your final day with sunrise views or a short nature walk (optional), followed by breakfast. You’ll begin your journey back to Arusha, arriving around late afternoon.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Driving Distance: 154 km / approx. 3 hrs
2 nights in premium lodges (crater-view)
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
All park entry fees and crater service fees
All meals as outlined in the itinerary
Drinking water, soft drinks, and local beer/wine
Airport pick-up and drop-off
24/7 on-ground support from Northern Masailand Safaris
International flights
Travel insurance, visas, and gratuities
Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon, Maasai Visit)
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Kimandolu, Arusha Tanzania
