Ngorongoro Crater Safaris - The Tanzania Wondrous
Ngorongoro Crater Safari is the true wonder of the world on your next Tanzania travel adventure. Get up close with incredible wildlife, learn about Maasai culture, and soak in the stunning natural scenery.
A trip to Ngorongoro Crater is a must for any travel enthusiast seeking an unforgettable adventure in Africa. A knowledgeable guide will take you on a journey through this UNESCO World Heritage Site, sharing fascinating insights and anecdotes along the way.
It will be an unforgettable experience you’ll cherish forever.
Best Time To Visit Ngorongoro
The conservation area is located west of Arusha town, which has an altitude from 1,350 meters to 3,600 meters above sea level, covers an area of 8,300 square kilometers, and has three species coexisting: wildlife, livestock, and human beings.
All monthly of the year, the wildlife watching inside the Ngorongoro Crater is always spectacular.
- Dry season: (June through September) Animal spotting is easier. The wildlife is more concentrated around the water sources and the roads are in better condition.
- Wet season: (from November to May) there are far fewer visitors and the crater is wonderfully green compared to the dusty dry-season landscape.
What are the Ngorongoro activities?
Ngorongoro Crater Safaris offers a range of activities to do during your Travel to Tanzania. Amazing accommodation perched right on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering some of the best views in Africa.
Some of the most popular things to do include:
- Game Drive: Ngorongoro Crater is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, and more. Spotting these animals in their natural habitat is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Cultural Tours: The Maasai are a semi-nomadic tribe living in the area surrounding Ngorongoro Crater. Visiting their villages offers a glimpse into their unique culture and way of life.
- Bird watching: Ngorongoro Crater is home to over 500 species of birds, making it a haven for birdwatchers.
- Hiking: The crater rim offers several hiking trails with stunning views of the crater and its surroundings.
- Photography: The scenery and wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Safari make it a photographer’s paradise.
Overall, Ngorongoro Crater safaris offer a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages and interests.
Ngorongoro Crater Safaris
1 Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari
From$270Wonders of Wildlife with a 1 Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari. Nature’s Majesty and the Big 5.
2 Days Safari Cost
From$555This 2 Days Cost allows you to explore as many animals as possible in Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
3 Days Safari Costs
From$805The best 3 Days Safari Costs to experience the Manyara Park, Bushmen Tribes, and Ngongororo Crater.
3 Days Safari
From$829Are you looking for 3 Days Safaris, 2 nights price offers? You are on the right hand
7 Days Safari Holidays
From$1,643This is the 7 day safari holiday to visit the most famous parks of Tanzania (Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater) and have a few days on Zanzibar Island
5-Day Great Migration Safari
From$1,840This 5-day Great Migration Safari takes you to the south of Serengeti. From December to early March.
6 Days Tanzania Safari
From$1,939Unforgettable Wildlife sightings on a 6 days Tanzania Safari. Serengeti & Ngorongoro.
5 Days Tanzania Safari
From$2,080Explore Wildlife: 5 Days Tanzania Safari to Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro.
6-Day Great Migration Safari
From$2,115From December to January, February, and early March, you will experience a 6-day Great migration safari.
Top Attractions
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with a Ngorongoro Crater Safari in Tanzania. Witness majestic wildlife in their natural habitat and marvel at the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the crater. These are the top attractions to see in Ngorongoro.
- Ngorongoro Crater: A vast caldera created by a volcanic eruption 2.5 million years ago, covering 260 sq km and 610m deep. It’s renowned for its concentrated biodiversity, including globally threatened species and large flocks of flamingos around Lake Magadi.
- Ngorongoro Animals: Home to abundant large mammals, including lions, hyenas, wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, elephants, hippos, and more. Leopards and black rhinos are also present, though harder to spot.
- Ngorongoro Highland: The Ngorongoro highlands in the east boast extinct volcanic peaks, including (Lolmalasin at 3,648 meters) the third-highest peak in Tanzania. The Crater Highlands also offer access to rainforests and stunning scenic views.
- The Maasai Tribe: the homeland of the Nilotic-speaking Maasai, who believe in benevolent Engai Narok “Black God” and vengeful Engai Nanyokie “Red God”. They are archetypal East African pastoralists and consider themselves the rightful owners of all cattle in the world
- Olduvai Gorge: Olduvai Gorge, where the Leakey family found remains of early humans dating back 1.75 million years. The historical museum displays replicas of interesting hominid fossils and extinct animals that roamed the plains.
- Shifting Sands: The remarkable dune is composed of volcanic ashes from Oldonyo Lengai which is moving magnetic sand according to wind direction.
- Ndutu Plain area: The open grassland is located north side of Ngorongoro and the Southside of Serengeti, which is the breeding site for migration animals of Serengeti.
Other attractions are Laetoli footprints, Olmoti and Empakaai Crates, Nasera Rock, Olkarien Gorge, Lake Ndutu, and Lake Masek.
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