Arusha: Ngorongoro Crater Full-Day Safari

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Explore the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife-filled volcanic caldera where you can spot the Big Five, rare black rhinos, abundant predators, and thousands of flamingos.

Highlights

  • Explore the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater
  • Spot Big Five wildlife in a stunning natural caldera
  • See endangered black rhinos up close
  • Experience one of Earth’s densest lion populations
  • Enjoy flamingos and rich wildlife at Lake Magadi

Description

Discover the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest inactive and unfilled volcanic caldera—an ancient giant formed two to three million years ago when a massive volcano erupted and collapsed. Today, this natural wonder is a wildlife paradise, fed by freshwater springs that sustain both the crater’s diverse animals and the Maasai communities who have lived around its rim for generations. As you descend into the crater, you’ll enter a breathtaking natural sanctuary home to over 25,000 animals. This is one of the few places on Earth where you can spot the endangered black rhinoceros alongside thriving populations of Cape buffalo, hippos, blue wildebeest, zebras, elands, gazelles, and waterbucks. Although considered a “natural enclosure,” the rhythms of the Great Migration still influence the area, with many wildebeest and zebra moving in and out seasonally, while the buffalo remain year-round. Ngorongoro is also famous for its predators, boasting one of the densest lion populations in the world, as well as cheetahs, leopards, spotted hyenas, servals, wild dogs, and jackals. Just west of the crater lies the Ndutu region, another wildlife hotspot known for its large numbers of lions, cheetahs, and other predators. To the southwest, the shimmering waters of Lake Magadi attract thousands of flamingos, creating spectacular pink-hued scenes across the landscape. A visit to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area promises unforgettable wildlife encounters, dramatic scenery, and one of Africa’s most iconic safari experiences.

Includes

Entry Fees Transportation Lunch Bottled Water Experienced English-speaking Guide

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