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Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

Reviews: Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

Below are independent comments from 83 of our travellers who have done this activity and have kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.

Showing 11-20 of 83
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Mr & Mrs E
Croydon

"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"

Based at The Highlands on 22 Sep 2023
"Our day in the crater was amazing and Godlisten worked really hard to ensure we saw as much as possible - especially when the report of a rhino sighting came over the radio.

It was a lot busier than all the other areas we visited during our time in Tanzania and we were quite often watching animals alongside 10 other vehicles. However despite this we were really glad we decided to visit Ngorongoro as it was so different from the other places and was one of the most beautiful places in the world." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mrs K.
Nice

"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"

Based at The Highlands on 8 Sep 2023
"exploring the ngorongoro crater was a wonderful experience. our guide was very knowledgable and we saw a wide variety of habitats, animals, and birds. for us, the variery of birds was a treat." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Ali
United Kingdom

"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"

Based at Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge on 30 Aug 2023
"Very good… because we had a lovely and informative guide. He spotted loads of animals and we had a very good day. It was a bit cloudy on descent but the sun soon burnt though the clouds.

We saw a Rhino in the distance, as well as water buffalo with ox peckers cleaning their ears and egrets sitting on their backs. Lots of egrets and water birds around the lake.

Hippos, and elephants and wildebeests. The latter even doing a mini migration in the crater… all walking in a line one after the other. No giraffes here.

Wonderful experience, descending into the crater and viewing the landscape and animals." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
Bucks

"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"

Based at Entamanu Ngorongoro on 22 Aug 2023
"We enjoyed the day in the crater. It is worth an early start to get ahead of the jeeps coming in from further away. However, there are many routes so it is relatively easy to avoid most other vehicles.

The scenery was much more varied and attractive than we had anticipated and the wildlife, whilst not prolific, was still fascinating." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Good
R&G from Seattle
USA

"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"

Based at Entamanu Ngorongoro on 6 Aug 2023
"The crater is simply a must do if you find yourself in the area. It's such a unique ecosystem with so many micro-environments inside; there's forest, there's savannah, lakes, etc. all within this special place.

One pro tip our driver gave us that payed in spades; wake super early, go early, beat the crowds. It's worth it as those early hours ended up being our best in the crater.

Also keep your eyes peeled driving in, we had a leopard cross the road right in front of us and stop to check us out. Special moments indeed!" Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
J2
VA

"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"

Based at Lemala Ngorongoro on 22 Jul 2023
"Going to the crater was a dream come true. The stunning scenery and animal life was incredible.

The road conditions are poor (helps keep speed down) and when there's a sighting of a lion, for example, hundreds of jeeps descend upon it, unless you get there early." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Jamie B
Palo Alto

"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"

Based at Entamanu Ngorongoro on 2 Aug 2023
"If I had to go back and change anything about my safari itinerary I would skip Ngorongoro. Maybe we just had a bad day, but after coming from the Serengeti the crater was underwhelming.

The only animal I saw there that was a novelty were the flamingos.

If you are on the fence and planning on visiting the Serengeti I would spend more nights up there and skip this altogether." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Average
Mr & Mrs R
California

"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"

Based at The Highlands on 22 Jul 2023
"Lions. Many many lions. Cheetahs. Hippos, elephants, one rhino (far away), hyenas, buffalo, wildebeests, flamingos. You name it. They have it. (Except pangolins)." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Peyia,

"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"

Based at Lemala Ngorongoro on 13 Jul 2023
"Plenty of animals seen, all with the expert help of our guide, Victor. Into the crater early morning before all the “day trippers” and hoards if jeeps arrive - best time to be there." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Wild dogs
Kinross

"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"

Based at Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge on 7 Jul 2023
"The crater is amazing, just a truly amazing experience. There are plenty of animals but we found the sightings in other areas to be more impressive, nearer, more intimate. We would say that our one day visit was enough." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
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