This 3-day tour in Tanzania takes you to explore Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Eyasi. It combines guided game viewing and cultural experiences. Discover the large caldera at Ngorongoro with a good chance to see many wild animals, especially the big game.
Ngorongoro Crater is in Northern Tanzania and is the world’s largest intact caldera. About 30,000 animals live inside the crater. These include zebras, gazelles, wildebeests, rhinos, leopards, hippos, lions, and more.
The crater is part of the larger Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which is home to 550 bird species. Most of these birds are found around Empakaai Crater Lake and Lake Ndutu.
Lake Eyasi is known as the home of the Hadzabe Bushmen. This tribal group still keeps their traditional way of life. They have lived here for over 10,000 years and live by hunting and gathering.
On this tour, you will learn about their ancient culture while visiting Lake Eyasi. The lake is on the southwest side of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
It covers about 1,050 square kilometers and is a soda lake.
Ngorongoro & Lake Eyasi Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Drive from Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 2: Transfer to Lake Eyasi
- Day 3: Walking safari and return to Arusha
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater by road
You will be picked up in Arusha and drive to Ngorongoro Crater for your 3-day tour. Arrive early and check in at the lodge. After lunch, go for an afternoon game drive.
The crater has a high chance of seeing the Big Five: elephants, leopards, lions, large herds of cape buffaloes, and black rhinos.
You may also see other animals like cheetahs, reedbucks, zebras, and many birds. Return to the lodge in the evening to relax and share your day’s experiences.
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Eyasi
After breakfast, leave Ngorongoro Crater and drive to Lake Eyasi for a cultural tour. The lake is about 75 km from Ngorongoro and 100 km from Serengeti.
But first, enjoy an early morning game drive to see more animals, including nocturnal species as they return from hunting.
Arrive at your accommodation in the afternoon and relax. In the evening, visit the Hadzabe community. Learn about their ancient culture and way of life.
See how they live closely with nature, including how they find edible roots and harvest honey from trees.
Day 3: Walking safari and depart for Arusha
With an experienced guide, take a walking safari along the shores of Lake Eyasi. After the walk, check out from your accommodation and drive back to Arusha.
On the way, stop for lunch. Once in Arusha, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your onward travel.