Duration
1 day
Tour type
Private or shared
Max per vehicle
7
Group size
3-7 people
Customizable
Yes, request changes
Languages
English, French, Swahili, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Chinese
Extra accommodation
Can be arranged for an extra cost
This shared group tour requires a minimum of 3 people to run.
Ngorongoro Crater is one of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater is a vast natural caldera surrounded by dramatic highlands and offers exceptional wildlife viewing. Visitors can explore the crater floor and see lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and flamingos, often within a relatively small area. The breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, and unique ecosystem make Ngorongoro a must-visit destination on any Tanzania safari.
$350Per person
Trip type
Vehicle-based game drives, no walking or hiking required
Fitness level
Suitable for all fitness levels, most of the day is spent seated in the vehicle
Age
Family-friendly from age 3
Health notes
No altitude or physical exertion concerns. Standard travel health precautions for East Africa apply.
During a **crater game drive**, your safari jeep descends into the crater and explores the grasslands, forests, lakes, and wetlands. You can: * 🦁 Search for lions, hyenas, and other predators * 🦏 Look for the rare black rhino * 🐘 See elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeest * 🦛 Spot hippos around the water areas * 🦩 See flamingos and other bird species * 📸 Enjoy spectacular crater landscapes and wildlife photography You normally spend several hours on the crater floor before driving back up to the crater rim and continuing to your next destination.
Starts in arusha, ends in arusha.
Tanzania
What's arranged for you to sleep and eat each night of the trip.
No accommodation
Ngorongoro Crater is easily accessible by a 4x4 safari vehicle from Arusha. The journey takes approximately **3–4 hours**, passing through Mto wa Mbu and Karatu before reaching **Loduare Gate**, the main entrance to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. From there, the safari jeep climbs to the crater rim and descends into the crater for the game drive. A **4x4 safari vehicle is required** for the crater descent.
Per person, based on group size. Request a quote for an exact price for your dates.
| Season | 3 to 7 people |
|---|---|
| Group size | 3 to 7 |
| Per person (adult) | $350 |
