Destination

Ngorongoro

A vast volcanic caldera where Big Five wildlife thrives against an extraordinary natural backdrop.

Discover Ngorongoro

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area centres on the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Descend to the crater floor for a concentrated safari experience among lion, buffalo, elephant, hippo and, with luck, black rhino.

It pairs beautifully with the Serengeti and Tarangire, adding a spectacular geological landscape to a northern Tanzania circuit.

What you’ll experience

A UNESCO World Heritage landscape
One of Tanzania’s best chances to see black rhino
Dense, varied wildlife on the crater floor
Easy to combine with the northern circuit

Ways to explore

Early crater descent game drive
Visit a Maasai community
Photograph the crater rim at sunrise
Combine with Serengeti and Lake Manyara

In pictures

The character of Ngorongoro

Find your way

Where Ngorongoro sits in East Africa

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