The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest caldera in the world! Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is home to many species of animal and is an important crossing point for wildlife migrating between Tanzania and the Masai Mara in Kenya.
During your safari in Tanzania’sNgorongoro Conservation Area, you’re bound to see plenty of mammals: buffalo, wildebeest, zebra and gazelle, as well as lions, leopards, hippos and rhinos! Perhaps you’ll also witness a hunting spectacle put on by the large population of hyenas in the area.
Wildlife-watching in the Ngorongoro Crater is a not-to-be-missed part of your trip to Tanzania. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a veritable Garden of Eden, with around 30,000 recorded mammals and an incredible animal density. There are almost 100 animals per km²!
The most emblematic animals of Ngorongoro are :
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is characterised by its great diversity of landscapes. Grassy savannah , scrubland, tropical forest, lakes, marshes – everything is there to welcome the omnipresent fauna. The Ngorongoro Crater and its surroundings are rich in plant species. Acacia trees are particularly common, especially on the shores of Lake Eyasi.
As you can see, visiting the Ngorongoro Conservation Area means seeing a rich variety ofwild animals in breathtaking landscapes! Discover Ngorongoro on video:
The Ngorongoro Crater is part of such a varied ecosystem that it can be visited all year round. The soils are rich and some waterholes, such as Lake Magadi, are permanent. Enough to welcome animals at any time of year! Each period has its own advantages:
Of course, driving in Tanzania is not like driving on a motorway in France. You won’t see the hours go by, we guarantee it! Travelling between natural parks allows you to enjoy the beauty and culture of the country.
The best advice we can give you for getting to the Ngorongoro Crater is to go to Karatu the day before! Karatu is just 10km from the Ngorongoro Crater. This means you can arrive early and get a bit more sleep!
Looking for a lodge close to the Ngorongoro Crater? Look no further! We’ve found you the best possible location with the best value for money in the area! Check out the Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge, located in Karatu (10km from the crater).
To enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you must pay an entry fee set by the Tanzanian government to limit the flow of visitors and safeguard this magical environment. A visit to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area costs USD 60 per adult, plus a vehicle entry fee for the crater of between USD 200 and USD 300, depending on the weight of the vehicle. This fee must be renewed every 24 hours.
With Off Road, you don’t have to worry about these fees or the management, all you have to do is marvel – our team will take care of everything!
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is open to the public from Monday to Saturday, 06:00 to 18:00
To visit the Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge, you must be accompanied by a certified guide approved by the conservation area. All our trips to Tanzania include the accompaniment of an official English- or French-speaking Tanzanian guide.
Practical information: as with all safaris, you must respect the fauna, flora and local populations. In the crater, it is forbidden to get out of the vehicle as there are many predators. Finally, plastic is banned in Tanzania.
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$ 2200
/ PEOPLE
Arusha / Mto Wa Mbu Village / Lake Natron / Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Crater / Tarangire National Park
FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES :Bathing in the Engare Sero waterfalls with the Maasai people
Meeting with artists from Mto Wa Mbu
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$ 2370
/ PEOPLE
Manyara National Park / Ngorongoro Crater / Ndutu / Serengeti National Park / Tarangire
FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES :Walk in Manyara National Park
Visit the village of Mto Wa Mbu
Track the big five and capture the best photo!
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$ 990
/ PEOPLE
Manyara / Cratère du Ngorongoro / Tarangire / Arusha
FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES :Visite du village de Mto Wa Mbu
Pique-nique devant les éléphants du Tarangire !
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$ 1940
/ PEOPLE
Manyara / Ngorongoro Crater / Tarangire / Arusha / Zanzibar
FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES :Observe Tanzanian wildlife and meet the local people
Discover Zanzibar, its coral reefs and mythical spices!
From
$ 2550
/ PEOPLE
Arusha / Mto Wa Mbu Village / Lake Natron / Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Crater / Tarangire National Park
FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES :Bathing in the Engare Sero waterfalls with the Maasai people
Meeting with artists from Mto Wa Mbu
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$ 3450
/ PEOPLE
Arusha / Tarangire / Manyara / Ngrongoro / Ndutu / Serengeti / Natron
FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES :Observing the great migration
Meeting with locals and village visit.
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$ 2620
/ PEOPLE
Manyara National Park / Ngorongoro Crater / Ndutu / Serengeti National Park / Tarangire
FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES :Walk in Manyara National Park
Visit the village of Mto Wa Mbu
Track the big five and capture the best photo!
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$2890
/ PEOPLE
Manyara / Ngorongoro Crater / Ndutu / Serengeti / Tarangire / Zanzibar
FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES :Free days in Zanzibar
Village visit
Following the Great Migration
Meeting local people
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$3415
/ PEOPLE
Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Zanzibar
FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES :Relax on white sandy beaches and discover the seabed
Watch a family of lions, a herd of elephants, thousands of wildebeest
Meet the local people
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$3525
/ PEOPLE
Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Zanzibar
FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES :Visit the village of Mto Wa Mbu
Track the big five and get up close to the great migration
Dive in the clear waters of Zanzibar
