After breakfast you’ll take a half-day game drive in the crater. The Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the “eighth wonder of the world”, is one of Africa’s best-known wildlife arenas. A World Heritage Site, it is also one of the largest volcanic craters in the world – it’s almost 20km wide, 610-760m deep and covers a total area of 264 square kilometres. An utterly unique biosphere, the crater harbours grasslands, swamps, forests, saltpans, a freshwater lake and a glorious variety of birdlife, all enclosed within its towering walls. Due to its high concentration of wildlife, it offers close-range viewing opportunities and striking scenery – it’s also Tanzania’s most visited destination. After the crater tour, you’ll drive on to Tarangire to arrive in the late afternoon for check in, dinner and overnight at Maramboi Tented Camp (or a similar camp). Distance/drive time: 150 km / 2.5 hours