Ngorongoro Crater Tours, Tanzania Safari Packages, When to Go, and Where to Stay

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most sought-after safari destinations! Part of Tanzania’s northern circuit, Ngorongoro offers an easy wildlife safari where you’re likely to see all your favorite animals in one day. The scenery in the crater is surprisingly beautiful and diverse, which makes for fantastic photo opportunities.

Thanks to the prime location, an Ngorongoro safari is easy to combine with safaris in Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Tarangire National Park. We also recommend combining Ngorongoro Crater with a Kenya safari or one of East Africa’s beautiful beaches.

Best Places to Stay

A handful of Ngorongoro safari lodges are located on the rim of the crater itself, offering some of the best views in all of Africa. These have the added benefit of getting early access to the Ngorongoro Crater, so you can set off on a safari to the crater floor early in the morning and beat the crowds.

There are also several lodges nearby (many located on working coffee estates) that offer a more rounded safari experience. You can spend a day in the crater, but if you’re looking for more things to do, you can explore Lake Manyara National Park, tour a coffee plantation, go horseback riding or mountain biking, and interact with local communities.

Contact our Tanzania safari experts to plan your handcrafted trip to Ngorongoro Crater and beyond!