Ngorongoro Crater
from $220 per person
Descend into the world's largest intact caldera for a full day among lions, elephants, rhinos and flamingos on the crater floor.
View the tripAt A Glance
Three landscapes — crater, lakes and mountain — in one easy day.
LocationArusha Region, Northern Tanzania
Distance from Arusha~35 km (45 min–1 hr)
Distance from Moshi~75 km (1.5–2 hrs)
DurationFull day
HighlightsMomella Lakes canoeing, Ngurdoto Crater, Mount Meru
Best time to visitYear-round (Jun–Oct dry season)
Fare from$215 per person
Your Day, Hour By Hour
The day, hour by hour
A varied day combining a game drive, a canoe safari and crater viewpoints.
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Hotel pickup
A short drive from Arusha to the park gate.
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Ngurdoto Crater
Game drive to the ‘Little Ngorongoro’ crater rim viewpoints.
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Momella Lakes canoeing
Paddle the alkaline lakes among flamingos, hippos and waterbirds.
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Picnic lunch
Lunch with views toward Mount Meru.
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Game drive & giraffe
Search for giraffe, buffalo, zebra and colobus monkeys in the forest.
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Return to Arusha
Back at your hotel by late afternoon.
2026 Pricing
Price per person
Private day trip including a game drive and canoeing. Rates fall as the group grows.
| Group size | Per person | Group total | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $350per person | $350 | — |
| 2 travellers | $275per person | $550 | −21% |
| 3 travellers | $250per person | $750 | −29% |
| 4 travellers Best value | $235per person | $940 | −33% |
| 5 travellers | $225per person | $1125 | −36% |
| 6+ travellers | $215per person | $215 each | −39% |
Prices include the park conservation permit, canoeing activity fee, vehicle and crew permits, guide, lunch and water.
The Details
What’s included
Everything you need for a seamless day — and the few things to bring or budget for yourself.
Included
- Private 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof.
- Park conservation entry permit — official TANAPA fees.
- Canoeing activity fee — guided Momella Lakes canoe with life vest.
- Vehicle & crew permits — commercial entry taxes.
- Professional driver-guide — certified, English-speaking.
- Hot or packed lunch and bottled water throughout.
Not included
- Walking safari fee — optional ranger-led walk (add-on).
- Tipping — for the guide and driver ($20–$30 total per group).
- Personal items — drinks and souvenirs.
- Travel insurance — personal and medical cover.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
No — it’s a predator-light park with no lions or rhinos. That’s part of its appeal: it’s safe to canoe and walk among giraffe, buffalo, zebra and abundant primates and birds.
The canoeing — Arusha National Park is the only park in the region offering a canoe safari, gliding across the Momella Lakes among flamingos. Few day trips combine paddling, a game drive and a crater in one.
Ideal — it’s close to town, gentle, and packs in varied scenery, making it a perfect first day to ease into safari mode before a bigger trip.
Yes — a ranger-led walking safari can be added for a small extra fee. Because the park has no dangerous predators, it’s one of the safest places to explore on foot.
Book your day
Ready for your Arusha National Park day trip?
Tell us your pickup point and dates and we’ll arrange everything — private vehicle, guide, permits and door-to-door transfers. Combine it with another trip or a longer safari if you wish.
