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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.

45 Day Nairobi to Johannesburg & Gorillas Camping Safari

Priced from pps R156300 $8244 £6478 €7582 A$12573 C$11159 NZ$13555 Full pricing info
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South Luangwa Elephant
Length
45 days
From Nairobi to Johannesburg
Visit top scenic and wildlife highlights through Uganda & Gorillas, Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi, Zambia, Vic Falls, Botswana, ending in Johannesburg on this epic Africa Overland Camping Tour
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Bwindi National Park,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Jinja,  
Johannesburg,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Okavango Delta,  
Serengeti,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

45 Day Johannesburg to Nairobi & Gorilla Safari - Camping…

Priced from pps R156300 $8244 £6478 €7582 A$12573 C$11159 NZ$13555 Full pricing info
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Gorilla Trekking Uganda
Length
45 days
From Johannesburg to Nairobi
Epic Africa Overland Tour from Johannesburg through Botswana, Victoria Falls, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda for a Gorilla Safari, before ending in Nairobi.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Bwindi National Park,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Jinja,  
Johannesburg,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Okavango Delta,  
Serengeti,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

45 Day Johannesburg to Nairobi & Gorilla Safari (Lodge…

Priced from pps R185600 $9790 £7693 €9004 A$14930 C$13251 NZ$16096 Full pricing info
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Chimp trekking Uganda
Length
45 days
From Johannesburg to Nairobi
Epic Lodge Overland Tour from Johannesburg to Botswana, Victoria Falls, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, and a Uganda Gorilla Safari, ending in Nairobi, Kenya.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Bwindi National Park,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Jinja,  
Johannesburg,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Okavango Delta,  
Serengeti,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Lodge Africa Overland Tours

45 Day Nairobi to Johannesburg & Gorillas Overland Lodge…

Priced from pps R185600 $9790 £7693 €9004 A$14930 C$13251 NZ$16096 Full pricing info
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Chimp Trek Uganda
Length
45 days
From Nairobi to Johannesburg
Visit top scenery and wildlife through Kenya, Uganda & Gorillas, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi, Zambia, Vic Falls, Botswana, ending in Johannesburg on this epic Africa Overland Lodge Tour.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Bwindi National Park,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Jinja,  
Johannesburg,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Serengeti,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Lodge Africa Overland Tours

57 Day Best of Africa Safari (Camping Overland Tour)

Priced from pps R174300 $9194 £7224 €8455 A$14021 C$12444 NZ$15116 Full pricing info
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Ngorongoro
Length
57 days
From Cape Town to Nairobi
An Overland Camping Safari to 9 countries! This Overland Africa Tour of a lifetime explores game parks, beaches, deltas and forests, from Cape Town to Nairobi.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Namibia,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Bwindi National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Etosha National Park,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Jinja,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Naivasha,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Namib Desert,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Okavango Delta,  
Serengeti,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

57 Day Best of Africa Safari (Lodge Overland Tour)

Priced from pps R224800 $11858 £9317 €10905 A$18083 C$16050 NZ$19496 Full pricing info
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Lions
Length
57 days
From Cape Town to Nairobi
The best Budget African Safari: an epic Africa Overland Tour of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya & Uganda.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Namibia,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Bwindi National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Caprivi,  
Chobe National Park,  
Damaraland Kunene Region,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Etosha National Park,  
Fish River Canyon,  
Jinja,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Lusaka,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Nairobi,  
Namib Desert,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Okavango Delta,  
Savuti Marsh,  
Serengeti,  
Skeleton Coast,  
Sossusvlei,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Lodge Africa Overland Tours

57 Day Best of Africa Tour - Accommodated Safari (South)

Priced from pps R224800 $11858 £9317 €10905 A$18083 C$16050 NZ$19496 Full pricing info
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Deadvlei Namibia
Length
57 days
From Nairobi to Cape Town
The best Budget African Safari: an epic Africa Overland Tour of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia & South Africa
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Namibia,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Bwindi National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Etosha National Park,  
Fish River Canyon,  
Jinja,  
Kampala,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Ngorongoro,  
Okavango Delta,  
Queen Elizabeth National Park,  
Serengeti,  
Sossusvlei,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Swakopmund,  
Victoria Falls,  
Zanzibar
Type of Tour
Lodge Africa Overland Tours

57 Day Best of Africa - South (Camping Overland Tour)

Priced from pps R174300 $9194 £7224 €8455 A$14021 C$12444 NZ$15116 Full pricing info
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Zebra in Etosha National Park Namibia
Length
57 days
From Nairobi to Cape Town
The best Budget Africa Overland: an epic camping tour of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia & South Africa
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
Kenya,  
Malawi,  
Namibia,  
South Africa,  
Tanzania,  
Uganda,  
Zambia,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Arusha,  
Bwindi National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Chobe National Park,  
Dar Es Salaam,  
Etosha National Park,  
Fish River Canyon,  
Great Rift Valley,  
Jinja,  
Kasane,  
Khwai River Area,  
Lake Malawi,  
Lake Nakuru,  
Livingstone,  
Makgadikgadi Pans,  
Masai Mara,  
Maun,  
Mikumi National Park,  
Moremi Game Reserve,  
Nairobi,  
Namib Desert,  
Namib Naukluft National Park,  
Ngorongoro,  
Northern Safari Circuit,  
Okavango Delta,  
Queen Elizabeth National Park,  
Serengeti,  
Sossusvlei,  
South Luangwa National Park,  
Stone Town,  
Swakopmund,  
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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