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Ngorongoro Crater Safari Tours

70 Tours to Ngorongoro Crater, ordered shortest to longest trip. Prices are from R28438 $1500 £1179 €1380 A$2288 C$2030 NZ$2466 to R224800 $11858 £9317 €10905 A$18083 C$16050 NZ$19496 per person. Use our Tour Search → to filter by price, duration, start point, travel style and more.

10 Day Cultural & Wildlife Tanzania Safari

Priced from pps R85862 $4529 £3559 €4165 A$6907 C$6130 NZ$7446 Full pricing info
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Serengeti Leopard
Length
10 days
From Arusha to Arusha
This 10 Day Tanzania Safari combines wildlife and cultural gems - Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, local culture, and more, staying at luxury camps and lodges.
Countries Visited
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Lake Manyara,  
Ngorongoro,  
Serengeti,  
Tarangire National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

Zanzibar & Tanzania Safari - Family Camping Tour

Priced from pps R28438 $1500 £1179 €1380 A$2288 C$2030 NZ$2466 Full pricing info
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Elephants in Serengeti
Length
11 days
From Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi
An exciting Zanzibar vacation and camping Tanzania Safari in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater - the ideal bush and beach family safari on a budget.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Moshi,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
Stone Town,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Family Overland Tours

11 Day East Africa Safari - Kenya & Tanzania Family…

Priced from pps R32229 $1700 £1336 €1563 A$2593 C$2301 NZ$2795 Full pricing info
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Masai Mara safari cheetahs
Length
11 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
An affordable Kenya and Tanzania Family Safari, this East Africa Safari explores Masai Mara, Serengeti, Lake Nakuru and Ngorongoro Crater camping along the way.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti
Type of Tour
Family Overland Tours

11 Day Budget Kenya & Tanzania Family Safari

Priced from pps R77123 $4068 £3196 €3741 A$6204 C$5506 NZ$6688 Full pricing info
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Wild cheetah
Length
11 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
A budget-friendly Kenya & Tanzania Family Safari to top African parks with lodge stays, minimal driving, epic scenery and lots of fun African safari activities.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Lake Naivasha,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Serengeti
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

12 Day Masai Mara & Serengeti Safari - Kenya & Tanzania…

Priced from pps R59761 $3152 £2477 €2899 A$4807 C$4267 NZ$5183 Full pricing info
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Great Migration, Kenya Safari
Length
12 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
An affordable Tanzania & Kenya Safari to Masai Mara & Serengeti safari parks, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Naivasha. This 12-day overland budget African safari includes camping and lodge accommodation.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Naivasha,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti
Type of Tour
Exclusive Overland Safaris

12 Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Holiday Package

Priced from pps R76023 $4010 £3151 €3688 A$6115 C$5428 NZ$6593 Full pricing info
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Lioness on Serengeti Safari, Tanzania
Length
12 days
From Arusha to Stone Town
The budget Tanzania Safari Tour & Zanzibar Holiday Package includes a Serengeti Safari, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara Park & Zanzibar holiday package.
Countries Visited
Tanzania,  
Zanzibar
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Manyara,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
Stone Town,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

Best of Kenya & Tanzania Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R95133 $5018 £3943 €4615 A$7653 C$6792 NZ$8250 Full pricing info
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  Kenya Safari - Amboseli elephants
Length
13 days
From Nairobi to Arusha
This budget Best of Kenya & Tanzania Lodge Safari to top national parks in Kenya and Tanzania includes Serengeti & Masai Mara, Africa's wildebeest migration gems.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Amboseli National Park,  
Arusha,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Manyara,  
Lake Naivasha,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

Mara, Serengeti & Zanzibar Overland Camping Tour

Priced from pps R75100 $3961 £3113 €3643 A$6041 C$5362 NZ$6513 Full pricing info
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Zanzibar beach
Length
13 days
From Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam
A wildlife and beach budget camping safari of a lifetime! Game viewing in East Africa's top game parks – Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Then relax on Zanzibar Island’s white beaches.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
Stone Town,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

13 Day Tanzania & Kenya Safari - Budget Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R105977 $5590 £4392 €5141 A$8525 C$7566 NZ$9191 Full pricing info
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Tanzania Safari, elephant bulls in Amboseli
Length
13 days
From Arusha to Nairobi
A comprehensive Tanzania & Kenya Safari to some of the best game reserves in Africa! This budget lodge safari explores Serengeti Park, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Ngorongoro Crater & more on a comfortable Kenya & Tanzania Safari adventure.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Amboseli National Park,  
Arusha,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Lake Manyara,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
Tarangire National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

13 Day East Africa Safari in Kenya & Tanzania

Priced from pps R105105 $5544 £4356 €5099 A$8455 C$7504 NZ$9115 Full pricing info
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Ngorongoro Crater Lion
Length
13 days
From Nairobi to Arusha
A 13-day East Africa Safari in Kenya and Tanzania to Serengeti, Masai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater and more, staying at affordable luxury safari camps.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Lake Naivasha,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Serengeti
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

Kenya & Tanzania Safari - African Camping Tour

Priced from pps R79839 $4211 £3309 €3873 A$6422 C$5700 NZ$6924 Full pricing info
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Mara cheetahs-2
Length
14 days
From Nairobi to Arusha
An ideal budget African Safari, the Kenya & Tanzania Safari includes a Masai Mara Safari in Kenya and Serengeti Safari in Tanzania, on one affordable camping tour to Africa's top wildlife parks.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Lake Manyara,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Samburu National Park,  
Serengeti
Type of Tour
Africa Camping Safaris

East African Safari in Kenya & Tanzania (Lodge Safari)

Priced from pps R100858 $5320 £4180 €4893 A$8113 C$7201 NZ$8747 Full pricing info
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Wildebeest Migration, Masai Mara in Kenya
Length
15 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
An East African Safari in Kenya & Tanzania's top wildlife parks. See the Great Migration in Serengeti & Masai Mara, on this Kenya & Tanzania Lodge Safari and explore Ngorongoro Crater & Amboseli.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Amboseli National Park,  
Arusha,  
Lake Manyara,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
Tarangire National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

15 Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari - Cultural & Wildlife…

Priced from pps R118528 $6252 £4913 €5750 A$9534 C$8462 NZ$10279 Full pricing info
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Giraffe at Lake Manyara National Park
Length
15 days
From Nairobi to Nairobi
This budget Kenya & Tanzania Safari (lodge tour) combines top wildlife and cultural highlights, including a Masai Mara Safari, Serengeti Safari and much more.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Amboseli National Park,  
Arusha,  
Lake Manyara,  
Lake Naivasha,  
Masai Mara,  
Masai Mara Conservancies,  
Moshi,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Serengeti,  
Tarangire National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

15 Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Masai Mara…

Priced from pps R103190 $5443 £4277 €5006 A$8301 C$7367 NZ$8949 Full pricing info
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Rhino at Lake Nakuru, Kenya
Length
15 days
From Nairobi to Arusha
A Tanzania & Kenya Safari to Masai Mara & Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and more, staying at traditional safari lodges and luxury tented camps.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Lake Manyara,  
Lake Naivasha,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Serengeti
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

15 Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari: Masai Mara, Serengeti…

Priced from pps R99228 $5234 £4113 €4814 A$7982 C$7085 NZ$8606 Full pricing info
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Ngorongoro Buffalo Bulls
Length
15 days
From Nairobi to Zanzibar
Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar Island, and more in East Africa staying at luxury tented lodges and a beach resort
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Tanzania
Top Destinations Visited
Lake Manyara,  
Masai Mara,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Serengeti,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

Serengeti & Zanzibar to Victoria Falls Safari Adventure

Priced from pps R57499 $3033 £2383 €2789 A$4625 C$4105 NZ$4987 Full pricing info
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African safari in Ngorongoro Crater
Length
20 days
From Nairobi to Victoria Falls
A wild African safari adventure for young travellers only, from Serengeti & Zanzibar to Victoria Falls. Explore Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar beaches, Lake Malawi & Victoria Falls.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Tanzania,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lusaka,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

22 Day Victoria Falls to Kenya Lodge Safari (Overland Tour)

Priced from pps R80750 $4259 £3347 €3917 A$6496 C$5765 NZ$7003 Full pricing info
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Zanzibar
Length
22 days
From Livingstone to Nairobi
This Victoria Falls to Kenya Lodge Safari offers 3 weeks of East African wildlife, beaches and lakes on a budget Africa Overland Tour deluxe!
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Tanzania,  
Zambia
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lusaka,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Lodge Africa Overland Tours

22 Day Nairobi to Victoria Falls Africa Overland Tour (Lodge…

Priced from pps R80750 $4259 £3347 €3917 A$6496 C$5765 NZ$7003 Full pricing info
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Lake Malawi kayak
Length
22 days
From Nairobi to Livingstone
Explore Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi & Zambia's top wildlife parks and beaches on this Africa Overland Tour (budget lodge safari) from Nairobi to Victoria Falls.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Tanzania,  
Zambia
Top Destinations Visited
Dar Es Salaam,  
Lake Malawi,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Lodge Africa Overland Tours

22 Day Victoria Falls to Kenya Camping Safari (Overland…

Priced from pps R64750 $3415 £2684 €3141 A$5208 C$4623 NZ$5615 Full pricing info
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Zanzibar
Length
22 days
From Livingstone to Nairobi
An exciting 3-week Africa Overland Tour this budget Victoria Falls to Kenya Camping Safari travels from Livingstone Victoria Falls, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Zanzibar Island & Kenya.
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Tanzania,  
Zambia
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lilongwe,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

22 Day East Africa Overland Tour: Nairobi to Victoria Falls…

Priced from pps R64750 $3415 £2684 €3141 A$5208 C$4623 NZ$5615 Full pricing info
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Zanzibar beach
Length
22 days
From Nairobi to Livingstone
A budget Africa Overland Tour the Nairobi to Victoria Falls Camping Safari visits Tanzania's Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar, Lake Malawi & Zambia's Luangwa Valley
Countries Visited
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Tanzania,  
Zambia
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Lake Malawi,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

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Why Travel to Ngorongoro Crater? by

One of Africa’s most iconic wildlife areas, the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania offers breathtaking scenery as the largest unbroken and un-flooded caldera in the world. It is also one the top Big 5 safari destinations in Africa, hosting large populations of the Big 5 African animals (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino) as well as plenty of other wildlife species, like hippo, zebra, gazelle, warthog, wildebeest and eland. 

On a Ngorongoro Crater safari, you'll be driven down to the floor of the Crater, a descent of some 600 meters (2000 feet), for a half-day or full-day game-viewing adventure in this unique wildlife sanctuary. Known as “the Garden of Eden”, the Ngorongoro Crater has steep, forested walls inhabited by monkeys, small game, and vibrant birdlife. The steep walls act as a natural barricade, making the crater a remarkable haven for wildlife. 

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania offers several attractions for visitors to explore. One of the most significant prehistoric sites in the area is the Olduvai Gorge, where fossilized evidence of our hominid lineage has been found, while the Laetoli Footprints are also worth exploring. In addition, visitors can check out the Empakaai and Olmoti Crater, Olduvai Gorge Museum, and Ndutu Lake area, which hosts some of the Great Wildebeest Migration mega herds.

Ngorongoro Crater Safari Highlights

  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater to spot the Big 5 animals.
  • Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best places in Africa to see black rhinos.
  • Experience the natural beauty of the Garden of Eden, a term used to describe the stunning landscape of the Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Stop for a picnic at the Ngoitokitok Spring, a natural water source located within the Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Explore the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which covers over 8,000 km² of scenic beauty, geological wonders, cultural heritage sites, paleo-anthropological sites, and astounding wildlife.
  • Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration on the Ndutu Plains, a spectacular event where millions of wildebeest move across the Serengeti ecosystem.
  • Visit the cradle of humankind at Olduvai Gorge, a significant prehistoric site that is home to some of the oldest hominin fossils ever found.
  • Hike the Olmoti Crater, a smaller volcanic caldera located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Soak up the vast natural beauty of Empakaai Crater, a scenic crater with a lake at its centre.
  • Visit Laetoli, a site where 3.6 million years ago, a hominin family left their tracks in a muddy bank.

Where is the Ngorongoro Crater?

The Ngorongoro Crater is located in northern Tanzania on the Eastern Great Rift Valley arm. Spanning 260 km², it is part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, an 8000 km² conservation concession that borders the Serengeti National Park, Loliondo and Lake Natron Game Controlled Areas, and the Masawa Game Reserve. The Ngorongoro Crater lies 120 km / 75 miles west of the town of Arusha and lies on Tanzania’s renowned Northern Safari Circuit that includes the Serengeti, Tarangire, Kilimanjaro, and Lake Manyara.

Quick Facts About the Ngorongoro Crater

Size: The Ngorongoro Crater is approximately 16 km (10 miles) in diameter, has walls that rise to 610 meters (2,000 feet) in height, and covers a surface area of around 260 km² (100 miles²).

Wildlife: The crater is home to the Big 5 African animals (lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo), as well as wildebeest, zebra, eland, and a plethora of smaller game, predators, and birds.

Scenery: A Ngorongoro Crater safari offers breathtaking views of the crater and some of the most scenic trips anywhere in Africa, making it a hugely popular photographic destination.

Status: The Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979.

Types of Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Various types of African safaris visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, catering to different preferences and budgets. These Tanzania safaris range from short, budget options to longer overland tours, with accommodations varying from basic campsites to small 1 to 3-star lodges.

When it comes to group safari tours, the group size ranges from small groups of about 7 guests to large groups of about 20 guests. The various group safaris offer different types of accommodation. These guided tours include budget safaris that stay at basic campsites and/or affordable safari lodges. A step up, you get mid-range lodge and tented camping safaris, then there are small group tours and more luxurious lodge safaris.

Then there are private safaris that can be customized to individual interests such as photography, adventure sports, or birding.

Custom & Private Ngorongoro Crater Safari

A Custom Ngorongoro Crater Safari puts you in control of your itinerary. Our experienced African travel experts help you design a private tour that aligns with your unique preferences and budget. Whether you're passionate about photography, cycling, birding, or other activities, we can tailor a trip to suit you. With over 16 years of experience and a vast network of partners across Africa, we possess the expertise to customize your journey. Our private African safari tours are fully adaptable to your needs and can be booked as is or personalized. We work with you at every stage to create a customized trip that suits your budget, offering flexibility in your itinerary, and allowing you to experience a safari tailored to your needs.

Overland Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Africa Overland Tours that visit Ngorongoro Crater are ideal for adventurous travellers. These tours include Lodge Overland Tours, Camping Overland Tours, and Exclusive Overland Safaris that visit the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania as part of longer itineraries. The Camping Overland Tours are well-suited for young, active travellers, providing a more rugged hands-on African experience. Exclusive Overland Safaris are popular among older individuals seeking a higher level of comfort during their bush adventures. These tours offer a range of experiences, from basic camping to more exclusive and comfortable safaris, allowing travellers to choose the option that best fits their preferences, budget, and travel style.

Camping Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Camping Safaris provide affordable and immersive ways to experience the African wilderness, allowing travellers to connect with nature and witness the region's abundant wildlife. These budget safaris offer a unique opportunity to explore the Ngorongoro Crater and its diverse ecosystems while camping under the African sky. Budget Camping Safaris are well-suited for those seeking an authentic and budget-friendly adventure, with the chance to observe a wide variety of wildlife. Additionally, these safaris offer half-day or full-day game-viewing adventures on the crater floor, providing a truly unforgettable yet affordable African safari experience.

Lodge Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Safaris offer a comfortable alternative for travellers who prefer not to camp. These lodge safaris provide comfortable accommodation in lodges selected for their value for money and reliable service. While they require less active participation than camping safaris, they still provide access to Africa's top wilderness areas, including the renowned Ngorongoro Crater. The lodges, typically ranging from small 1 to 3-star establishments, offer a more comfortable base for exploring the region. This option is well-suited for those seeking a balance between comfort and adventure, allowing travellers to experience the remarkable wildlife and stunning landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area without compromising on quality or affordability. 

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