Ngorongoro Crater
Tanzania
safariThe Ngorongoro Crater is nature's own amphitheatre, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater floor is a self-contained ecosystem, home to around 25,000 animals including the Big Five. Descending into the crater at dawn, with mist clinging to the rim and wildlife scattered across the grasslands below, is one of Africa's most breathtaking moments.
Best Time to Visit
June to October, though spectacular year-round
Location
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Recommended Lodges & Camps
&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
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Itineraries Featuring Ngorongoro Crater
Classic Tanzania Safari
Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro
- Elephant herds in Tarangire
- Endless Serengeti plains
- Ngorongoro Crater's natural amphitheatre
Best of Tanzania First Timer
Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Zanzibar
- All major northern circuit parks
- Ngorongoro Crater descent
- Zanzibar culture and beaches
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