Ngorongoro Crater
A collapsed volcano turned wildlife arena — and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Why Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera, 19 km wide and ringed by 600-metre walls. Inside lives a year-round population of around 25,000 large mammals.
The wider Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the few places on Earth where wildlife and traditional Maasai pastoralism coexist by design.
Top attractions, activities and highlights
Top attractions
- ·Crater floor
- ·Lerai Forest
- ·Lake Magadi
- ·Olduvai Gorge
- ·Empakaai Crater
Recommended activities
- ·Crater game drive
- ·Maasai village visit
- ·Olduvai Gorge museum
- ·Empakaai hike
- ·Cultural evening at the rim
Wildlife & cultural highlights
- ·Black rhino
- ·Tusker elephants
- ·Lion prides
- ·Flamingos at Lake Magadi
Tour packages we can build for you
Crater & Highlands
Two nights at the rim with a full crater day and Maasai visit.
Ngorongoro & Serengeti
The two flagship parks paired with private guide and 4x4.
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Travel tips from our local team
- Pack a warm fleece — the rim sits at 2,300 m.
- Crater permits are time-limited (6 hours) so start at dawn for the best light.
- Combine with Tarangire and Serengeti for a complete northern circuit.
Frequently asked questions
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