3-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari
Arusha – Tarangire – Ngorongoro – Arusha
- Group
- Mid-range
FromUS$890per person sharing
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Northern safari circuit
Overview
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unbroken caldera, about 20 kilometres across and 600 metres deep. Its walls hold in a remarkable density of wildlife: buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, lions, hyenas and one of Tanzania’s last black rhino populations.
Most visitors spend half or a full day on the crater floor, sleeping on the rim or in the Karatu highlands nearby.
Highlights
- Black rhino in a natural setting
- Lion prides and spotted hyena
- Flamingos on Lake Magadi
- Views from the crater rim
Seasons
Dry season (Jun–Oct)
Cool mornings on the rim, good visibility on the floor.
Green season (Nov–May)
Lush grass, fewer vehicles, occasional mud.
Questions about Ngorongoro Crater
Is the crater crowded?
It can be at midday. Descending at opening time gives the quietest hours.
Trips that visit Ngorongoro Crater
5-Day Family Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Arusha – Tarangire – Serengeti – Ngorongoro – Arusha
- Private
- Mid-range
FromUS$1,850per person sharing
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7-Day Private Luxury Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Arusha – Serengeti (by air) – Ngorongoro – Arusha
- Private
- Luxury
FromUS$5,400per person sharing
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6-Day Great Migration Group Safari
Arusha – Lake Manyara – Serengeti – Ngorongoro – Arusha
- Group
- Mid-range
FromUS$1,690per person sharing
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8-Day Honeymoon Safari & Zanzibar
Arusha – Tarangire – Serengeti – Ngorongoro – Zanzibar
- Private
- Luxury
FromUS$4,150per person sharing
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10-Day Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Arusha – Tarangire – Manyara – Serengeti – Ngorongoro – Zanzibar
- Private
- Mid-range
FromUS$3,350per person sharing
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Where to stay
Farm lodge
Highland Mist Lodge
Karatu, Ngorongoro highlands
Garden cottages in the cool highlands, 25 minutes from the crater gate.
FromUS$360per room per night
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