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Ngorongoro Crater

Descend from the highlands to the crater floor for a game drive through open grassland, woodland, and wetland habitats. The surrounding highlands add a dramatic setting to this northern-circuit stop.

  • Crater-floor game drives
  • Highland viewpoints
  • Rich wildlife habitats
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Scenes from the park 01 / 03
Zebras graze in the Ngorongoro highlands
Wildlife in the Ngorongoro highlands
An elephant moves across open country in the Ngorongoro area
Open crater landscapes
A rhinoceros walks through Ngorongoro grassland beside a crowned crane
A rhino on the crater floor

A closer look

Discover Ngorongoro

A day in Ngorongoro brings changing habitats into a compact safari experience. Take in crater-rim views, search for wildlife across the floor, and enjoy a picnic stop during the game drive.

  • Crater-floor game drives
  • Highland viewpoints
  • Rich wildlife habitats

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Safaris featuring Ngorongoro

Choose an itinerary that includes this destination. Each trip can be tailored to your dates and travel style.

2 daysPrivate safari

2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Arusha → Tarangire → Ngorongoro

Pair an elephant-rich Tarangire game drive with a full day in the crater.

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5 daysPrivate safari

5-Day Serengeti Migration & Big Five Safari

Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro

Finish a northern-circuit safari with a crater-floor game drive.

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7 daysPrivate safari

7-Day Northern Circuit Family Safari

Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro

Explore four northern destinations, including a full day in Ngorongoro.

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