Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Buckle up, because we’re heading to the legendary Ngorongoro Crater! This UNESCO World Heritage site is the spot for nature lovers, wildlife fanatics, and anyone who’s ever dreamed of starring in their own David Attenborough movie! Standing inside a massive ancient volcano surrounded by wildlife is one of those experiences you’ll carry with you for a long time.
Nicknamed the Eighth Wonder of the World, the crater is the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera and it’s bursting with wildlife: lions, elephants, zebras, hyenas, and if you’re lucky, the rare black rhino. No fences, no filters, just raw nature doing its thing.
We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Arusha, throw your bags in the 4x4, and hit the road toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You’ll cruise past local villages, epic landscapes, and possibly a rogue goat or two on the road. After about 3-4 hours, you’ll roll into your stay for the night. Cosy lodges with jaw dropping views that’ll fill up your camera roll.
After lunch, it’s time for your first game drive along the rim of the crater. Expect zebras casually grazing, buffalo eyeing you suspiciously, and elephants being their majestic selves. As the sun sets, you’ll head back to the lodge to chill, eat, and stargaze like never before.
Travel Time: 3-4 hours
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Cosy lodges with epic views
Wake up, grab a cuppa, and let’s do this. Today we’ll descend into the crater. Once at the bottom, it’s a whole different world. You’re surrounded by wildlife from all directions.
This is your best shot at seeing the Big Five in one go. Lions chilling in the grass, hippos splashing about, elephants strolling like they own the place, and maybe even a leopard lounging in the Lerai Forest. We’ll stop for a bush lunch with insane views and a chill soundtrack of birdsong and snorting wildebeest. Then it’s back out to track even more animals before heading home for a well earned dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Your trusty lodge
After breakfast, there’s an optional visit to a local Maasai village, where you’ll get a glimpse into their way of life and ancient traditions. Then we hit the road back to Arusha, Leaving the crater behind, but taking the feeling of the wild with you... raw, real, and unforgettable.
Travel Time: 3-4 hours back to Arusha
Meals: Breakfast
Jordy
If you open yourself up to new people and a new culture and go into the experience with an open mind, you’re guaranteed to have an incredible time.
Thijs
I’ve had an amazing time here and would definitely recommend Tanzania to anyone. It’s so different from back home, and through the projects you can share your skills with the local community while learning just as much from them.
Frits
Stanzen
Dani, Lauren & Michelle
We set up our own project in Tanzania. Through school, we spent six weeks in beautiful Tanzania getting inspired by the culture, sharing and learning through dance classes.
Qinn en Marthe
Because it was so much fun on the project and with the other volunteers, we even extended our stay by a week. If you’re unsure about going, we would definitely recommend it!!!
The price for this adventure is $2785 per person for two nights and three days.
This doesn’t include flights, visa fees or personal expenses, but what you get in return is an unforgettable experience!
You’ll pay a $500 deposit when you sign up, and the remaining amount just before departure.
So, what do you think?
This isn’t just any safari, it’s a life-changing adventure!
*All prices are in AUD.
What’s included:
Airport pickup in Arusha.
Accommodation in cosy cottages.
Meals (because going hungry on safari is not an option).
Safari in a 4x4 vehicle, including an expert guide who knows everything about the wildlife.
National park entry fees and plenty of once-in-a-lifetime wildlife moments.
What’s not included:
Flights, visa fees, and tips for guides.
Personal spending and any optional extra activities.
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