Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania – a breathtaking landscape featuring majestic mountains and a herd of zebras grazing in the lush crater floor, highlighting the park's natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

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The world’s largest intact volcanic caldera

The Ngorongoro Crater was formed 2-3 million years ago when a massive volcano erupted and exploded in on itself. Scientists estimate that the volcano may have been as high as Mount Kilimanjaro before it exploded. What is left is the world's largest caldera, measuring approximately 19km in diameter and covering an area of 260 square kilometres.

Our Tours In Ngorongoro Crater

Explore our customized tours, crafted to showcase the region's iconic wildlife and breathtaking landscape.

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Tanzania - 10-day Tanzania Exclusive Sky Safari - Private fly-in
Tanzania – 10-day Tanzania Exclusive Sky Safari – Private fly-in
Africa
10 days
From $12,130
Masai Mara National Reserve: A majestic group of elephants gracefully moving through the savannah, showcasing the park’s iconic wildlife and stunning landscapes.
Tanzania & Kenya – 15-day Migration Discoverer Reversed – Group Accommodated
Africa
15 days
From $7,130
Tanzania - 7-day Classic Migration Safari (December - March) - Private accommodated
Tanzania – 7-day Classic Migration Safari (December – March) – Private accommodated
Africa
7 days
From $5,160
Kenya & Tanzania - 10-day East Africa's Amazing Parks Safari - Group Accommodated
Kenya & Tanzania – 10-day East Africa’s Amazing Parks Safari – Group Accommodated
Africa
10 days
From $5,320
Tanzania – 7-day On the Wild Side Safari – Group Camping
days
From $2,310
Tanzania - 7-day Best of Northern Tanzania - Group accommodated
Tanzania – 7-day Best of Northern Tanzania – Group Accommodated
Africa
7 days
From $2,840

Why Visit Ngorongoro Crater?

A natural wonder teeming with life

Due to its volcanic origins, the soil in the crater is rich in minerals, enabling a healthy covering of highly nutritious grasses, which helps to support a large and dense population of herbivores, including wildebeest, zebras, Thomson's gazelle and black rhinos. Interestingly, the crater does not have any giraffes, either due to the lack of trees that they feed on, or because the crater walls are too steep for them to walk down.

This large population of herbivores has also led, rather excitingly, to the densest population of predators in East Africa. You will find lions, leopards, hyenas and cheetahs on the prowl here, at what must seem like an all you can eat buffet. All of this means that you are virtually guaranteed amazing game sightings when visiting the Crater.

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania – a rhino and a wildebeest standing peacefully in the tall grass, showcasing the park's unique wildlife and stunning natural habitat.

Best Times to Visit Ngorongoro Crater

Wildlife encounters throughout the year

Ngorongoro Crater is a year-round destination, with game viewing consistently rewarding. However, different seasons highlight unique experiences.

🌀 December to March

Warm and green with the wildebeest calving season nearby in Ndutu.

🌀 April to May

Rainy season, fewer crowds, and lush landscapes.

🌀 June to October

Dry season with excellent visibility, easier game spotting, and popular for peak safaris.

🌀 November

Short rains bring fresh grass and migratory bird arrivals.

Plan your crater adventure

From game drives across the crater floor to cultural encounters with the Maasai, Indigo Safaris offers a Ngorongoro safari like no other. Start planning your journey to this natural wonder today.

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