Ngorongoro Crater Safari Trips & Tours

Ngorongoro Crater

The jewel in Tanzania’s crown where the Big Five roam free and there’s an animal around every corner.

Dazzling landscapes and an even more astonishing concentration of wildlife.

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What to do

Game Drives

Where to stay

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Gibb's Farm

Karatu & Surrounds, Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy your private country cottage on this stylish farm on the slopes of Ngorongoro.

Cultural Game Drives Bush Walks

$460 person/night

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Ngorongoro Farm House

Karatu & Surrounds, Ngorongoro Crater

A heritage farm offering simplicity and space, mere minutes from the Ngorongoro Crater.

Cultural Game Drives

$180 person/night

&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Crater Rim, Ngorongoro Crater

Step into an opulent wonderland on the crest of the Ngorongoro Crater.

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Cultural Game Drives Bush Walks

$1,590 person/night

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The jewel in Tanzania’s crown where the Big Five roam free and there’s an animal around every corner.

Chat to an expert

Design your own trip

About Ngorongoro Crater

What to do

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater on a game drive

Explore the lush Ngorongoro Crater forests on foot

Track Ngorongoro crater's wildlife on a game drive

Where to stay

Gibb's Farm

Ngorongoro Farm House

&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Design your own trip

From the blog

Best destination hotels

Are you ready to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?

The best national parks in Tanzania

Tanzania: The rainy season

Who Are the Maasai Tribe?

Is Tanzania Expensive? How Much Does a Trip Cost?

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A Guide to the Best Beaches in Tanzania

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