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Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater


An ancient volcano, the Ngorongoro Crater, with its lush vegetation, is home to more than 30 000 wild animals. This high density of animals has led to the Ngorongoro Crater being referred as the worlds largest open air zoo.

As a year round destination you can't beat the Ngorongoro Crater, because the animals don't leave the crater, you always have excellent game viewing. Most of the lodges at the Ngorongoro Crater are situated on the rim of the crater, looking down into the reserve. The drive onto the crater floor is steep, but worth it for the incredible animal sightings you are about to experience. You would choose a morning or afternoon safari into the Ngorongoro Crater.
Ngorongoro Crater Lodges
Every safari to Tanzania should include the Ngorongoro Crater because of the excellent game viewing.  Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge is one of several noteworthy lodge options in the area.

Choose a lodge over looking the reserve so you can enjoy the views.
Click here for a list of our favourite Ngorongoro lodges.
Ngorongoro Crater Tours

Nearly all of our Tanzania Safaris include the Ngorongoro Crater, purely because it is one of the best game destinations in the world. You can fly or drive to the Ngorongoro from Arusha.

See all our Ngorongoro Crater tours.

When to visit the Ngorongoro?
The Ngorongoro Crater is a year-round destination because most the wild animals remain in the crater throughout the year. This means that you are assured of great sightings no matter when you decide to visit the Ngorongoro Crater. Read more about the weather in Tanzania
All the other East Africa wonders
Planning to travel all the way to East Africa to visit the Ngorongoro Crater? While there, why not add-on an adventure to experience...

- The Gorillas in the rain forests Uganda & Rwanda
- The tropical beaches and historic town of Zanzibar
- The wildlife in the Serengeti & Masai Mara
- Mount Kilimanjaro
Info you need to travel in East Africa

It is important to plan well for a trip to East Africa. When to travel depends on the weather, rainy vs. dry seasons. Getting around depends largely how much time you have and your budget. Check up on current visa requirements and fees. Get up to date on health issues, malaria and inoculation requirements. We will provide you with all the information you need every step of the way. Read more

Romantic Ngorongoro Crater
Probably the most famous lodge at the Ngorongoro Crater is Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, a five star lodge with romance oosing through the brick work. If you are on an East African honeymoon Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is a great place to start!
 
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