Arusha Region, Northern Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater
A whole safari inside the walls of an old volcano.
Overview
About Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is the collapsed cone of an ancient volcano. Its steep walls hold a world of their own: open grassland, swamps, a soda lake and patches of forest, with wildlife that has little reason to leave.
A day on the crater floor can bring lions, buffalo, elephants, flamingos and, with luck, one of the black rhinos that live here. The descent and the view from the rim are part of the experience.
Best time to go
Jun – Oct, Dec – Feb
Wildlife stays in the crater all year. The dry months bring clearer roads; the green season is quieter.
Highlights
What stands out in Ngorongoro Crater
Highlights
- Game drives on the crater floor
- Chance to see black rhino
- Views from the crater rim
- Easy to pair with the Serengeti
Things to do
- Crater game drive
- Picnic lunch on the crater floor
- Maasai cultural visits
- Photography from the rim
Gallery
Ngorongoro Crater in pictures
Trips
Trips that include Ngorongoro Crater
Starting points we can adjust to your dates and pace.
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