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The 15 Best Ngorongoro Crater Safaris

98 tours  ·  from $190 a head

A collapsed caldera twenty kilometres across with the game trapped inside it. These 15 cover the day descents from Arusha and the multi-day circuits, with crater fees, vehicle rules and the six-hour limit on the floor.

5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire - Day 3: Descending into Ngorongoro Crater
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5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire

1.5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $2,327Our pick

Spend five days on a private Northern Circuit safari with Lion King Adventures. You’ll travel from Arusha to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara in a safari truck, with lodge and tented-camp stays, most meals, airport pickup, and a guide focused on finding wildlife.

“Our 5-day safari through Tanzania was an absolute dream come true – a once-in-a-lifetime adventure made truly exceptional by our outstanding guide, Enouk. From the moment we were picked up in Arusha until our return, everything Read more”

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Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges - Day 1: Arusha is your practical starting point
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Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

2.Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $2,685

Spend six private days with a Lion King guide exploring four major wildlife areas, including two UNESCO sites. Expect full-board mid-range lodges, private transport, park fees, and game drives. Guides such as Macha, Mecky, Gilbert, and Goodluck have earned praise for sharp animal spotting and flexible service.

“We started thinking about a safari trip long ago. It took time to select a country, then which parks and finally a company that would organize and help us prepare. Lion King was a perfect choice, adjusted, and moulded the trip to our needs (loRead more”

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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab trees
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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

3.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $1,254

Spend five days with a private guide and cook on a camping safari from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect long game drives, simple camps, three included meals daily, Wi-Fi in the jeep, and a visit to Maasai country and Mto wa Mbu.

“Assistenza impeccabile del tour operator dal momento dell'arrivo in aeroporto, fino alla partenza. Il viaggio è avventuroso, soprattutto perché si dorme in tenda, non ci sono particolari comodità. I campeggi sono generalmente puliti (con qualche eccezione che non dipendRead more”

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4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater - Day two: the long road to the Serengeti
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4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

4.4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $1,090

Set out from Arusha for four days across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect early starts, full-day game drives, campsite nights, meals, and a safari jeep limited to six people. Ask if Eddie or Halid is available for guiding, and pack warm layers and a working plug adapter.

“saw everything we wanted and more including the big 5. food was delicious and there was always lots of it. camping was also great fun with the fun group we had!”

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3 Day Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Camping Safari

5.3 Day Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $1,100

Travel from Arusha into the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in a small group of up to six. Expect game drives, camping, cooked meals, a Maasai boma visit, and guides such as Daniel, Emmanuel, James, and Peter.

“Had an amazing trip! Our driver Emanuel was so knowledgable and was able to answer all our questions. When we were stopped watching animals he was reading up on the birds we could see! 10/10”

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4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater - Day two: The long road toward Serengeti
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4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

6.4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $900

Start and finish in Arusha on a four-day camping safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect elephant herds, sunrise game drives, crater wildlife, picnic meals, and groups of up to seven. Driver David and chef Richard are named among the available team members.

“Abbiamo fatto un Safari di gruppo di 4 giorni accompagnati dal nostro driver David e il nostro chef Richard. Sicuramente il ruolo che svolgono è complicato ma sono riusciti a farci sentire a casa! David grazie alla sua esperienza ci ha guidato nei Read more”

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5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater - Kizumba Campsite and what budget camping means
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5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater

7.5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $1,120

Spend five days in a 4WD Land Cruiser exploring Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect picnic lunches, shared camping, long drives, and guides such as Mike or Bakari, depending on assignment. It is a budget-minded route with strong chances of seeing the Big Five.

“Was very disappointed by one of your drivers playing loud music in the ngorongoro crater, instead of protecting and respecting the environment he was busy disturbing the people around and most importantly the animals, why play loud Read more”

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5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater - Day 2: Across the highlands into the Serengeti
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5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

8.5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $2,211

Spend five days on a private safari from Arusha, visiting Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect long game drives, picnic lunches, lodge or tent accommodation with hot showers, and a driver-guide. Guide names vary, with John, Joseph, Muro, Jackson, and Sixie associated with past trips.

“We had the most amazing safari in Tanzania! We visited several parks, including the Serengeti, and saw everything—tons of animals, the migration, and even a couple of hunts!”

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3 Days Small Group Safari to Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Tour in Tanzania - Day two: Serengeti wildlife before Ngorongoro
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3 Days Small Group Safari to Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Tour in Tanzania

9.3 Days Small Group Safari to Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Tour in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $815

You’ll travel from Arusha to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater with an English-speaking guide, camping gear, meals, and park fees included. Expect long drives, small-group attention, a Seronera game drive, a crater descent, and a return to Arusha late on day three.

“The first accommodation (Serengeti) was a disaster. No shower, no lights, everything dirty… We did the safari with other person, who had another place to sleep and he didn’t offered to carry him to his hotel (the only thing he said is that he shRead more”

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03 days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater group (camping) - Day 1: Driving into the Serengeti
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03 days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater group (camping)

10.03 days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater group (camping)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $815

Spend three demanding but rewarding days crossing Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater by 4WD, sleeping at campsites and watching for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, cheetahs, wildebeest, zebras, and rhinos. Pickup is offered, meals and camping fees are included, and the operator has used guides such as Charles and Innocent.

“Wonderful experience ! We had a private safari and everything went so smooth. The driver is very experienced, the lodges are top notch and safe. We also got to see all the animals ( big 5 ✅ ). I really recommend Crater explorer.”

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Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip - Seven hours among crater wildlife
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Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip

11.Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $325Best value

Travel from Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater with a guide such as Hassan, then spend about seven hours on a game drive. Expect picnic lunch, water, binoculars, charging ports, and a small group of no more than six people. Big game sightings are strong, though the drive from Arusha is long.

“Nice daytrip into the crater. Saw a lot of animals, including lions, wilderbeasts, Zebras, hiippos, warthogs.”

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04 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater group (Camping - Day 2: The road to Serengeti is part of the show
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04 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater group (Camping

12.04 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater group (Camping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $970

Spend four busy days moving from Tarangire to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with a guide, cook, camping equipment, picnic lunches, and three meals a day. The route includes a sunset arrival near Seronera, a crater-rim camp, and a six-hour crater-floor game drive.

“Crater explorer was amazing!! If given the opportunity I would absolutely book again with them. They were organized, responsive and communicated with me the entire time we were planning our trip and during safari. They even helped us Read more”

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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab trees
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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

13.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $1,280

Travel from Moshi or Arusha into Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro with a private safari vehicle limited to six people. Expect long drives, camping, sunrise game viewing, packed wildlife days, included meals, Wi-Fi, water and a final Mto wa Mbu village visit. Guides may include Jacob, Mohammed or Patrick.

“Around begining of the last year, I have decided to make a Safari trip in east Africa. After doing some research, soon I was sure that the option with Meru Slopes was very promising.”

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4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater - Day 2: The long road into Serengeti
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4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

14.4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $970

Spend four days camping in Northern Tanzania, with an English-speaking guide, safari vehicle, meals, gear, and park fees covered. See elephant country in Tarangire, predator country in Serengeti, and the Big Five habitat of Ngorongoro. Ask if Mike is available as your guide.

“Avocet Tours were excellent- ask for Mike the guide and driver. He’s extraordinarily knowledgeable, kind and funny. We saw everything I wanted to see. I highly recommend this safari.”

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3-Day Ngorongoro Crater Manyara and Tarangire Safari from Arusha - Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater and the longest wildlife day
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3-Day Ngorongoro Crater Manyara and Tarangire Safari from Arusha

15.3-Day Ngorongoro Crater Manyara and Tarangire Safari from Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $700

Join a small-group safari of up to 15 people through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Depart from Arusha, camp for two nights, and rely on guides such as Abdul, Gabriel, or Omari for animal spotting and park logistics.

“Ely did a wonderful job. He was very informative, our personal photographer and very helpful!! We saw doo many animals 4 out of the big 5. Couldn’t find the leopard, he as hiding lol. We even saw some animals outside our tent, but they didn’t come near us. We loved our experience and would definitely do it again!!”

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