Walking Safari in the Ngorongoro Crater
Walking Safari in the Ngorongoro Crater
4 Days Starting and ending in Moshi, Tanzania
Visiting: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
99 - 1
Physical rating:
Medium, Easy
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal, Gluten
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Private Available:
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From:
$1380
$1311 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$69
Tour Overview
This four-day walking safari will take you around the rim of the Ngorongoro crater. Home to the black rhino and unique wildlife habitat teeming with predators and prey. You will walk alongside an expert guide with years of experience in animal rescue and conservation work in Tanzania’s most famous National parks and conservation areas with his park rangers and Maasai team. Sleeping in tents under the open sky, you will be able to get closer to nature than on any other safari. This is a fantastic opportunity for a true African adventure. Tanzania Wildlife Adventures, We have good guides with sufficient knowledge and have the ability to work for a long time, our hotels are beautiful with an attractive environment and great tranquility, some of our hotels are located inside park and others outside of the the park. Your safety is a priority ours, please join us for unforgettable experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Savanna Bush Camp – Alayani Special Campsite
Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Alayani Campsite
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this safari, you will depart from Savanna Bush Camp with Picnic Lunch boxes at around 1000 hrs. to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After park formalities at the gate, you will then enter Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stop at the viewpoint, get an introduction to how the crater was formed and then drive around the Crater Rim. Close to Ngorongoro Descent road, you will meet your Maasai Team with their donkeys. After loading the Donkeys, you will then start your walk accompanied by an Armed Ranger. You will walk for about 3 hrs. and arrive at Alayani Special Campsite Set up camp. Dinner and overnight.
Overnight at Alayani Special Campsite (Half Board) or Similar
Day 2 : Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Alayani Special Campsite – Makeseni Special Campsite
Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Makeseni Special Campsite
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you will start your walk to Makeseni Special Campsite. This part of the walk will take approx. 6 hrs. arriving at Makeseni Special Campsite. Your cook and your crew will be walking faster than you, so when you arrive at camp, it will already be set up. On this day of walking, you may have close encounters with Elephants and Buffalos on this stretch of the walk. Dinner and overnight Makeseni Special Campsite.
Overnight at Makeseni Special Campsite (Full Board) or Similar
Day 3 : Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Makeseni Special Campsite – Irkeepus Village Special Campsite
Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Irkeepus Village Special Campsite
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you will start your walk to Irkeepus Village. This section of the walk takes about 7-8 hours. While walking, you will see elephants, zebras, Wildebeests, and other wild animals. You will arrive at your camp late in the afternoon. The camp will be set up. Dinner and overnight at Irkeepus Village Special Campsite. You will also meet your driver guide who will have arrived at camp. Dinner and overnight at Irkeepus Village Special Campsite.
Overnight at Irkeepus Village Special Campsite (Full Board) or Similar
Day 4 : Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Irkeepus Village Special Campsite – Continue With Your Onward Safari
Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this day of the safari, after breakfast, you will depart from Irkeepus Village Special Campsite with packed picnic lunch boxes and proceed back to Moshi or Arusha or continue on with another safari travel plan.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Fully Guided
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Entrance Fees
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Drinks with Meals
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
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Train Tickets
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
YES
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
YES
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Company Instant Book
YES
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
YES
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
YES
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
YES
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Are flights included in this tour?
NO
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
HIGH
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
YES
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
YES
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
HE WILL CONTINUE TO EXPLORE THE WILDERNESS
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
YES
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
YES
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
YES
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What currencies are required for this tour?
DOLLAR
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
YES
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
YES
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
YES
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What is the maximum group size?
60
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
YES
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
YES
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
YES
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
NORMAL
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How long has the tour company been trading?
for 5 years
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, by saving Maasai people in Education
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes
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Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 01, 2026Book with Confidence
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of tanzania wildlife adventures charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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