Luxury
6 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari Package
- Tarangire
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Lake Manyara
From $1,970 per person
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ngorongoro Crater
Discover one of the world's most unique natural wonders, a wildlife paradise inside a volcanic caldera.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day. Its enclosed ecosystem supports a dense population of wildlife, making every game drive incredibly rewarding.
What to expect
A full-day game drive inside the crater offers incredible sightings, including lions, elephants, rhinos and flamingos around the lake. Descending 600 metres into the crater feels like entering a hidden world, and a picnic lunch by the hippo pool is one of the great pleasures of a Tanzania safari.
More than the crater
The wider Ngorongoro Conservation Area is also home to Maasai communities, who live alongside the wildlife. Many of our guests add a village visit to learn about their customs and traditions. The cool, green highlands around the rim make a welcome contrast to the hot plains.
Because it lies between Arusha and the Serengeti, the crater fits naturally into almost any Northern Circuit safari, from a 2-day trip to a 10-day luxury journey.
Safaris that visit Ngorongoro Crater
Mid-range · Great Migration
6 Days Ndutu Calving Season Safari – Great Migration
- Tarangire
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Serengeti
From $1,522 per person, group of 7
Camping · Group joining
7 Days Tanzania Group Joining Adventure Camping Safari
- Tarangire
- Lake Manyara
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater
From $1,870 per person
Luxury · Great Migration
9 Days Fly-In Classic Family Migration Safari With Zanzibar Extension All Inclusive
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Zanzibar
From $1,990 per person, group of 7
Luxury
10 Days Luxury Tanzania Safari
- Kilimanjaro
- Tarangire
- Lake Manyara
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater
From $5,846 per person
Camping · Group joining
2 Days Tanzania Group Joining Adventure Camping Safari
- Tarangire
- Ngorongoro Crater
From $1,059 per person
Luxury
4 Days Luxury Tanzania Safari
- Tarangire
- Lake Manyara
- Ngorongoro Crater
From $1,560 per person, group of 7
Camping · Group joining
4 Days Tanzania Adventure Camping Safari
- Tarangire
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater
From $1,522 per person, group of 7
Luxury
5 Days Luxury Tanzania Safari
- Lake Manyara
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Serengeti
- Tarangire
From $1,970 per person
Camping · Group joining
5 Days Tanzania Adventure Camping Safari
- Tarangire
- Lake Manyara
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater
From $1,790 per person
Camping · Group joining
6 Days Tanzania Adventure Camping Safari
- Tarangire
- Lake Manyara
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater
From $1,522 per person, group of 7
Luxury
9 Days Luxury Tanzania Fly-In Safari
- Tarangire
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Serengeti
From $1,995 per person, group of 7
Ngorongoro Crater: common questions
Can you really see the Big Five in one day at Ngorongoro?
It is one of the best places in Africa to try. Lion, elephant and buffalo are seen often and the crater protects a small population of black rhino. Leopards are harder to spot, and no sighting can ever be guaranteed.
Is it cold at Ngorongoro Crater?
The rim sits at around 2,300 metres, so mornings and evenings are cool all year. Bring a warm layer, even in the hot months.
How long is a game drive in the crater?
Most visitors spend most of a day on the crater floor, with a picnic lunch by the hippo pool. Early starts are best for wildlife and to beat the crowds.
Explore the wonders of Ngorongoro Crater
Start planning your safari today, and we will build the crater into your route.