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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5N/6D Northern Safari Circuit - Authentic Camping Safari

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6 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour in Tanzania, visiting Arusha, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Adventure
  • Accommodation Tent, Lodge, Eco Lodge, Camping & Hotel
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days06 From US$ 2,450 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Mar 31
  • Apr 01
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5 days 4 nights safari

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  • Trip customizable
5 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour in Tanzania, visiting Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Simba Camp. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives
  • Accommodation Camping, Hotel & Tent
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days05 From US$ 1,092 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Mar 31
  • Apr 01
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Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari: 3 Days

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3 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour in Tanzania, visiting Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Arusha. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Safari +1 more
  • Accommodation Camping & Tent
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 3-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days03 From US$ 1,472 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Mar 31
  • Apr 01
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5 Days BIG FIVE Safaris in Tanzania

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5 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour in Tanzania, visiting Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and Serengeti National Park. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Adventure
  • Accommodation Camping, Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days05 From US$ 2,655 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Mar 31
  • Apr 01
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6N/7D Real African Safari Experience

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7 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour in Tanzania, visiting Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Adventure
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Eco Lodge
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 4,550 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Mar 31
  • Apr 01
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14-Day East Africa Honeymoon Safari

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  • No booking fees
14 day wildlife safaris and game drives trip to Nairobi, Amboseli and 5 other destinations traveling through Tanzania and Kenya. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Beach +2 more
  • Accommodation Lodge, Eco Lodge, Hotel, Tent, Resort & Camping
  • Transport Flight, Boat & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days14 From US$ 4,200 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 03
  • Apr 04
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Three-Day Safari: Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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  • Trip customizable
3 day safari trip in Tanzania, visiting Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Moshi. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Safari & Wildlife safaris and game drives +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Camping & Tent
  • Transport Bus & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 7-85 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, German, Spanish
days03 From US$ 1,135 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 04
  • Apr 05
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4 Days Hakuna Matata Safaris

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4 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour in Tanzania, visiting Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Adventure
  • Accommodation Camping & Tent
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days04 From US$ 1,490 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Mar 31
  • Apr 01
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6N/7D Great Wildebeest Migration Trekking

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7 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour in Tanzania, visiting Arusha, Karatu and Ngorongoro Crater. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Cultural, religious and historic sites +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Eco Lodge
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 4,480 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Mar 31
  • Apr 01
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Best of East Africa Wildlife & Safaris

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  • Trip customizable
10 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour to Nairobi, Amboseli National Park and 5 other destinations traveling through Kenya and Tanzania. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Adventure
  • Accommodation Lodge, Hotel & Eco Lodge
  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 4,400 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Mar 31
  • Apr 01
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5 Days Safari - Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

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5 day wildlife safaris and game drives trip in Tanzania, visiting Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives
  • Accommodation Camping, Tent & Hotel
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days05 From US$ 1,800 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Mar 31
  • Apr 01
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Tanzania Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar Beaches: 10 Days

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  • Trip customizable
10 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour through Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and 5 other destinations in Tanzania. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Wildlife +2 more
  • Accommodation Camping, Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport 4WD Jeep, Boat, Flight & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 1-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, French
days10 From US$ 3,800 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 04
  • Apr 05
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4-Day Tanzania Camping Safari

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  • Trip customizable
4 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour in Tanzania, visiting Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives
  • Accommodation Camping, Tent & Lodge
  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days04 From US$ 1,450 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Mar 31
  • Apr 01
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Best of Tanzania: Northern Circuit in Six Days

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  • Trip customizable
6 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour in Tanzania, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & National parks +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 1-90 yrs
  • Operated in English
days06 From US$ 1,410 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 03
  • Apr 04
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Ngorongoro Crater Tour Reviews

5 - Excellent
Based on 55 customer reviews
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.”
Best Experience Ever!
5 - Excellent
  • Yiping
“Usually, I plan every little detail of my vacations on my own. This was the first time I didn't have the time and used a travel agency. They made everything very easy and effortless. I was able to customize our trip based on our needs and wishes. There are so many travel companies in Tanzania that offer similar things. The reason why I chose this agency was that they had very good communication. I couldn't be happier with the decision and would do it again.”

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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