Ngorongoro crater

Ngorongoro National Park

Ngorongoro National Park: Where Wildlife Roams Free and Time Stands Still.

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About the National Park

Ngorongoro National Park is renowned for its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. The park covers an area of approximately 8,292 square kilometers (3,202 square miles), including the crater floor, which is the main attraction. The crater is home to a vast array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and an abundance of bird species. Ngorongoro Crater itself is approximately 260 square kilometers (100 square miles) in size, with walls rising 600 meters (1,968 feet) from the crater floor. The entire conservation area, including the crater, covers over 8,000 square kilometers (3,200 square miles).

Adventures & Tourism

Visitors to Ngorongoro National Park can enjoy a variety of adventurous activities, including game drives on the crater floor, where they can witness the incredible diversity of wildlife up close. Walking safaris are also available on the crater rim, offering breathtaking views of the crater below. Ngorongoro is a popular destination for tourists seeking a unique safari experience. The park offers luxurious lodges and tented camps, as well as more budget-friendly options, ensuring there is something for everyone. The stunning scenery and incredible wildlife make it a must-visit destination for any safari enthusiast.

Activities

In addition to game drives and walking safaris, visitors to Ngorongoro National Park can also visit nearby attractions such as Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world, where early human fossils have been discovered.

Wildlife

Ngorongoro Crater is home to an incredible array of wildlife, including the “Big Five” (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhinoceros), as well as a variety of other species such as wildebeest, zebras, hippos, and flamingos. The crater’s unique ecosystem supports a high density of wildlife, making it one of the best places in Africa for game viewing. The crater floor is mostly open grassland, providing excellent grazing for herbivores such as wildebeest and zebras. The crater rim is covered in dense forest, home to a variety of bird species and small mammals.

Climate

The climate in Ngorongoro is generally mild and temperate, with cool nights and warm days. The rainy season lasts from November to May, with the heaviest rains falling in April and May. The dry season, from June to October, is the best time to visit for game viewing, as the animals congregate around the few remaining water sources.

Accessibility

Ngorongoro National Park is easily accessible by road from Arusha, the nearest major city. The park entrance is about a 3-hour drive from Arusha. Alternatively, visitors can fly into the nearby town of Manyara and drive to the park from there.

Activity details

Moshi /Arusha - Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, we meet you at your hotel in Moshi/Arusha for short safari briefing then driving to Tarangire National Park. On the way you will pass at the middle of Arusha town for any last minute purchase before heading to the bush. This Park is known for its huge Elephant population and giant Baobab trees. Over 3000 elephant has been recorded in this park moving around Tarangire Lake Manyara ecosystem. After a full day of game driving in tarangire you will transfer to either Manyara or Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Day 1

An early breakfast will be offered at your respective lodge and we will head to ngorongoro conservation area and thereafter descend to the crater for game viewing in the world’s largest caldera that has astonishing scenery with a very high concentration of animals even the endangered black rhino. The land is a home to many elephant so keep your eyes open to see this large mammal. ngorongoro crater has a high number of animals. Picnic lunch in Ngoitok-tok area and after a long day of game viewing drive to either Karatu or Manyara for dinner and overnight.

Day 2

Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha / Moshi

Begin your exciting day by getting hot breakfast in your accommodation and proceed to Lake Manyara national park. The park attracts wide varieties of animals including the tree climbing lions, elephants, buffalos, hippos, antelopes, large troops of baboons and flocks of flamingos can be spotted decorating the beautiful lake and more than 400 other bird species. Picnic lunch in Manyara Park and then you will proceed and head back to Arusha/Airport/Moshi for dinner and overnight. End of tour