Ngorongoro Crater Safari 2024/2025

Embark on an extraordinary Ngorongoro Crater safari during your Tanzania trip. Besides being the largest inactive volcanic caldera on the planet, Ngorongoro Crater also boasts the densest population of large mammals in Africa, including the Big Five. Beyond the crater's edge lies a greater conservation area, a haven for wildebeests that congregate around the serene waters of Lake Ndutu. Witness the miracle of life as newborn wildebeest calves take their first steps, signaling the beginning of the epic Great Wildebeest Migration. From the captivating landscapes to the abundant wildlife and the thrill of spotting some of the planet’s most majestic creatures, Ngorongoro Crater safari offers an unrivaled African adventure.

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4 Days Tanzania Budget Group Joining Safari

of 3 reviews
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  • Trip customizable
Daudi answered all of our questions patiently and quickly from the start. All of our accommodations ...
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Adventure +2 more
  • Accommodation Camping & Tent
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 15-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days04 From US$ 1,000 View Tour
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  • Apr 01
  • Apr 02
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1-Day Safari Ngorongoro Crater

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12 hour wildlife safaris and game drives tour through Ngorongoro Crater and Arusha. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives
  • Accommodation No Accommodation
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
hours12 From US$ 650 View Tour
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  • Apr 01
  • Apr 02
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6 Days Budget Camping Safari Group Joining

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6 day wildlife safaris and game drives trip in Tanzania, visiting Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Adventure
  • Accommodation Camping
  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days06 From US$ 1,350 View Tour
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  • Apr 01
  • Apr 02
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5 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari in Tanzani

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  • Free cancellation
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We had unforgettable experience with this local travel specialist, we celebrated our honeymoon with ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Nature and bush walks +1 more
  • Accommodation Camping & Lodge
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-85 yrs
  • Operated in English
days05 From US$ 1,800 View Tour
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  • Apr 01
  • Apr 02
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Four-Day Safari: Serengeti, Tarangire and Ngorongoro

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What an amazing 7 days expedition we had !!!!!! Enjoyed every minute of it. The hike to Mandara hut ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Safari & Wildlife safaris and game drives +1 more
  • Accommodation Camping & Hotel
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 7-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, German, Spanish
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14 Day Family Safari in Tanzania (3 pax)

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14 day wildlife safaris and game drives trip through Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and 6 other destinations in Tanzania. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Adventure
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Flight & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days14 From US$ 5,560 View Tour
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  • Apr 01
  • Apr 02
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5 Camping Lake Manyara Serengeti Ngorongoro Group Joining

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5 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour in Tanzania, visiting Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Adventure
  • Accommodation Camping & Tent
  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 2-90 yrs
  • Operated in English, Tanzanian
days05 From US$ 1,090 View Tour
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  • Apr 01
  • Apr 02
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Exploring The North Tanzania | 6 Days

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6 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour in Tanzania, visiting Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ndutu. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Camping & Eco Lodge
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days06 From US$ 1,780 View Tour
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  • Apr 07
  • Apr 08
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A Classic 6 Day Safari of Tanzania Wildlife and Nature

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The trip was great. We got to see everything we wanted to see, including the big five and the migrat ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Adventure & Wildlife safaris and game drives
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge & Hut
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days06 From US$ 2,000 View Tour
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  • Apr 01
  • Apr 02
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Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

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4 day getaways and short breaks tour in Tanzania, visiting Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park and Arusha. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Getaways and short breaks & Wildlife +1 more
  • Accommodation Lodge & Hotel
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 15-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days04 From US$ 3,203 View Tour
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6 Days Bird Watching Safari in Tanzania

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6 day bird watching tour in Tanzania, visiting Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Bird watching & Wildlife safaris and game drives
  • Accommodation Camping & Lodge
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, Italian, Spanish
days06 From US$ 2,400 View Tour
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  • Apr 01
  • Apr 02
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Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holidays

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9 day wildlife safaris and game drives trip through Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti and 4 other destinations in Tanzania. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Adventure +1 more
  • Accommodation Lodge, Eco Lodge & Hotel
  • Transport Flight & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
days09 From US$ 3,865 View Tour
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  • Apr 01
  • Apr 02
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Best Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

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3 day wildlife safaris and game drives trip in Tanzania, visiting Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Arusha. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Adventure
  • Accommodation Lodge, Eco Lodge, Tent & Hotel
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
days03 From US$ 1,360 View Tour
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  • Apr 01
  • Apr 02
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7-day Serengeti Great Migration Safari

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8 day wildlife safaris and game drives trip in Tanzania, visiting Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Luxury Hotel
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 3,015 View Tour
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  • Apr 01
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Ngorongoro Crater Tour Reviews

5 - Excellent
Based on 55 customer reviews
Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti
5 - Excellent
  • Neja Staba Penik
“The first day we went to Tarangire and saw many elefants, giraffes, lions, monkeys etc. It was a fun and interesting start of our adventure. The next day we passed Ngorongoro and went to Serengeti. Beside other animals, we saw leopards and buffalos! It was amazing. We also had buffalos around our camp during the night so that was pretty awesome. The last day we saw rhino in the crater! We saw all of the Big 5! Great experience, worth the money and I would definitely recomend it to anyone. We stoped at masai village (Longoko) for an entrance fee of 50$ per car and it was interesting as well.”
Fantastic Game Drives
5 - Excellent
  • Josh
“We had 2 fantastic game drives with our guide. He was very caring and a perfect guide. He knows the national parks (Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro) inside out. Booking with the tour operator was easy, he was very responsive and helpful. All worked out as planned and we had a lot of very cool sightings. Clear recommendation from us.”
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5 - Excellent
  • Chrispher Holthchrispher
“Our tour operator helped us plan an awe-inspiring trip to Tanzania. The owner was a wonderful partner in working with our complicated schedule.. — He seamlessly interwove our trips and made sure that flights, transfers, drivers and our local travel team in were in sync. The local team at safari camps met us on time with professional drivers and porters. They were eager to ensure that our trip was memorable and that whatever little wrinkles occurred were addressed immediately to our satisfaction. We spent days in Lake Natron and imencely interacted with Maasai People on their daily activities (Don’t miss this), All the accommodations were excellent with the staff so kind, the food wonderful, and the pace a pleasure. We saw many wildlife and mix our self in culture. We are so happy we experienced the three parts (safari, Kili climb, beach) in that order. I loved these different areas of Tanzania (and there is much more to still see!). .Some may say this was a once-in-a-lifetime trip, but it planted the seed to a new love of Africa. I can't wait to plan the next adventure, and for sure it will be with this tour company itself.”

Ngorongoro Crater Safari Overview and Facts

Annual visitors: 400,000
Area: 264 square kilometers
Altitude: 4,500 to 5,800 meters
Location: Ngorongoro Crater, 180 kilometers west of Arusha
Wildlife rating:         
Scenery rating:        
Common animal sightings: Giraffes, wildebeest, cheetah hippopotamus, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, black rhino
Common bird sightings: Flamingo, great white pelican, Jackson’s Turaco, Usambara Weaver, Hildebrandt's Spurfowl

Ngorongoro Crater Safari Highlights

  • Traverse the steep slopes to the Ngorongoro Crater’s lush floor to encounter a thriving ecosystem with an impressive concentration of wildlife.
  • Embark on game drives to spot the Big Five and other wildlife as a part of your Tanzania safari experience.
  • See the endangered black rhinos grazing in their protected habitat on a Ngorongoro Crater safari.
  • Gaze upon the mesmerizing sight of millions of pink-hued flamingos congregating at Lake Magadi.
  • Venture into Olduvai Gorge in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to see hominid fossils that date back to about 3.6 million years ago.
  • Embark on a guided night drive into the Lerai Forest to attempt to find ever-elusive and nocturnal hunting leopards.
  • Meet the Maasai herders and learn about their age-old traditions and their relationship with the wildlife.

Tips for Ngorongoro Crater Safari

  • Plan your Ngorongoro Crater tour during the dry season (June to September) when wildlife sighting conditions are at their best. If you want to witness the migrating wildebeests, plan your trip in December.
  • Opt for guided safari walks around the adjacent wilderness area.
  • Choose an early morning game drive to witness the vibrant wildlife activity within the Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Bring a pair of high-quality binoculars to spot distant wildlife and birdlife.
  • Dress appropriately for your Ngorongoro Crater safari bot to adjust to the weather conditions and blend into the surrounding.

Best Time to Visit Ngorongoro Crater

The animals in the Ngorongoro Crater will be within the crater throughout the year, so you can see them regardless of when you visit.The weather is good during the peak season (July - October), with little to no rainfall. However, a large number of tourists visit during this period, and it can get crowded at times.To avoid the crowd and get a quiet experience, you can visit Ngorongoro Crater during the low season (January - April). However, heavy rainfall may dampen your plans to some extent. For a more detailed overview, check out our best time to visit Tanzania guide.

For inspiration on destinations to include on your Tanzania trip itinerary, check out our Tanzania guide. You can also contact our local tour specialists to plan a customized trip to Tanzania.

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