The Ngorongoro Crater is not just a destination — it's a natural wonder. Formed when a massive volcano collapsed two million years ago, this 260-square-kilometre caldera is the world's largest unbroken volcanic amphitheatre and home to around 25,000 animals, including the highest density of predators in Africa. Over four expertly paced days, you'll descend to the crater floor for full-day game drives among lion prides, black rhino, elephant, buffalo, and hippo pools, while flamingos paint Lake Magadi pink. Above the crater, explore the Ngorongoro Highlands — a misty, forested landscape where Maasai herders walk their cattle alongside wildlife, and the views from the rim stretch to infinity. Visit nearby Lake Manyara for tree-climbing lions and enormous flocks of flamingos. Stay in a crater-rim lodge where the caldera panorama is your morning view. This is Tanzania's most concentrated wildlife experience — every hour on the crater floor delivers encounters that rival a full week elsewhere.
Welcome to Tanzania. Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your guide meets you with a warm 'Karibu!' Transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, driving through Maasai country where cattle herders in traditional red shukas walk among zebra and wildebeest. The landscape shifts from lowland acacia scrub to misty highland forest as you climb to the crater rim at 2,350 metres. Check into your crater-rim lodge and step onto the terrace for your first view of the caldera below — a sight that has stopped travellers in their tracks for over a century. Evening safari briefing over dinner.
Accommodation
Luxury crater-rim lodge with caldera views
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Experiences
| Group Size | Travelers | Price per Person |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Traveller | 1-1 pax | $2,200 |
| 2–3 Guests | 2-3 pax | $1,600 |
| 4–6 Guests | 4-6 pax | $1,400 |
Arusha, Tanzania
Award-winning safari operator based in Arusha with 15+ years of experience leading unforgettable wildlife expeditions across Tanzania.
The tour includes accommodation, meals as specified in the itinerary, professional guide services, park fees, and all transfers during the 4-day journey. See the "Included & Excluded" section above for full details.
Use the booking widget on this page to select your dates and group size, then submit a booking inquiry. Gosheni Safaris will confirm availability within 24 hours. Payment is processed securely through PesaPal.
Free cancellation is available up to 30 days before departure for a full refund. Cancellations 15-29 days before receive a 50% refund. Less than 15 days: no refund. Some operators may have specific policies that differ.
This tour is rated as easy. It is suitable for all fitness levels, including families with children.
Ngorongoro, Tanzania is a popular and well-established safari destination. Your guide from Gosheni Safaris will be with you throughout the journey, and all activities follow established safety protocols. We recommend travel insurance for all trips.
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$1,600
per person
2–3 Guests pricing applied
From $1,600
per person
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$8,200pp
