After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of exploration. Standing on the edge and taking in the vast beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater is an experience that will remain forever with many visitors. The view is rivalled only by the wildlife spectacle that awaits on the floor of the crater, including the Big Five. With a space of only 102 square miles and a resident wildlife population of more than 30,000 mammals, there is a great chance that you might see all of the big five. Stop for a picnic lunch box at a picnic site overlooking a small lake populated with hippos. In the afternoon, ascend to the crater rim, returning to the lodge for dinner.