Ngorongoro Crater Day Tour. The tour departs from Arusha town with lunch box, Water from your hotel and drive to Ngorongoro Crater. You will descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the crater for a half day crater tour. Explore the forest areas that are inhabited by monkeys and elephant, the lake area, where you may see the flamingos and the open savannah where the lions hunt for food.