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Tanzania · Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater,A World In A Bowl
A volcanic crater packed with lions, elephants, hippos and rhino, all within view of your vehicle.
A volcanic crater packed with lions, elephants, hippos and rhino, all within view of your vehicle.
Ngorongoro is a collapsed volcano, a huge caldera whose floor is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife. Lions, hyenas, elephants, hippos, flamingos and one of the best chances of black rhino all live within a few kilometres.
You descend from the rim in the early morning, spend a day on the crater floor and come back up for sundowners above the clouds.
Think of it as a zoo with no fences and much better manners.
The crater has resident wildlife all year, so there is no wrong time. Here is how the seasons compare.
Weather patterns shift from year to year, so ask us about the dates you have in mind.
The right place shapes your whole trip. Here are the three styles we recommend most.
1 – 2 NightsSpacious suites and terraces looking into the crater.
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1 – 2 NightsSmall camps with a personal touch and cosy fires.
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1 – 2 NightsComfy beds and good food after a long day of game viewing.
Ask About Stays →Every day is different, but this is the rhythm most guests fall in love with.
Wind down the crater road as the light hits the floor.
Lions, hyenas, elephants and the odd rhino.
Lunch by the hippo pool with flamingos in the distance.
A sunset view from the rim, high above the clouds.
Starting points, not set menus. Tap one to see the days, then tell us what to change.
One full day on the crater floor is the norm, with a night on the rim before or after.
The crater is one of the best places in Africa to try. We cannot promise a sighting, but your odds are good.
It can be busy at peak times, so we use early starts and smart timing to avoid the crowds.
Yes, they are close neighbours and form the heart of the northern circuit.
