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Myles
Plenty of wildlife and a fantastic campsite. Loved every minute of it.
The Real African Safari Experience.
I had my tour arranged African Spoonbill Tours and Safaris on a short notice. The tour company was extremely well organized which made a big impact on the entire Safari Experience.
Ngorongoro Crater was my last stop, however on my first day we did manage to get a glimpse of the crater from a height. The first thing that impressed me was the breath-taking scenery. The place made me feel like I was in Mongolia. As we started driving through the dirt road we managed to sight all the Big Fives in a couple of hours which was the highlight of the Safari. Among all the sights Ngorongoro us where I had the best experience.
Anne-Dorthe Søgaard
DK
Visited:
October 2015
Reviewed: Jan 3, 2016
Email Anne-Dorthe Søgaard | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of a kind safari destination from the beginning to the end
We went with a personal safari driver by jeep with open rooftop. From the moment you drive into the park the experience begin as the road takes you up and up until you reach the top of the side of the crater. A viewpoint overlooking the entire crater was the first breathtaking view. From this viewpoint we spottet a couple of elephants and then we were ready to go down into the crater. On the way to the entry road into the crater we saw giraffes and Masai people with all their cattles (the live around the crater). Inside the crater we saw wildlife such as ostrichs, wilderbeasts, warthogs, zebras, baboons, elephants, hyenas, hippos, buffalos, jackals, antilopes and lions up close (and probably more i can't remember at the moment). We were even lucky to see two young male lions feasting on a buffalo at close range. In the distance we saw two black rhinos they are rare to see due to the low
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population in the park.Most of the time we drove around observing the animals without any other safari jeeps around. They were visible in the horizon (since the landscape is mostly flat and at that time a year the vegetation is completely dry) and once in a while we crossed roads and at major attraction spots (like the lions feasting) we were several jeeps gathered.
Our tour operator had organized lunch for us, which we ate by a lake with hippos relaxing in the water.
Overall we are very satisfied with our safari experience in the Ngorongoro Crater and will recommend it.
Carmen Sanders
NL
Visited:
June 2015
Reviewed: Jan 2, 2016
Email Carmen Sanders | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Ngorongoro Crater is such a amazing place.
What a trip!! I had the trip of a lifetime wich also was our honeymoon! It was the second time I visit Tanzania (I'll will be back) I am wishing I was still enjoying the warmth, fragrances, beauty, sights and sounds of Africa.
Asante sana!!
Ryan
US
Visited:
July 2015
Reviewed: Jan 1, 2016
Email Ryan | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fascinating!
This is a place where the animals do not migrate, and stay year round. Wildlife is plentiful, and the crater hosts some of the lasts rhinos in Tanzania. We were lucky enough to experience a lion hunt, hyenas at a carcass, and thousands of flamingos on the salt pans. You can take a hike around the rim of the crater through lush forests with breathtaking views. In the evening driving up to the lodge, mist dumps off the crater rim. If you can, get up before sunrise to make the best of your time, but it is chilly in the morning so bring extra layers. Never miss an opportunity to visit the crater.
Daniella Dustin
CA
Visited:
January 2015
Reviewed: Dec 31, 2015
Email Daniella Dustin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The scenery was drop dead gorgeous however, there were too many cars in the crater and it made it look like a zoo.
Lions right alongside the vehicle! What a thrill!
The crater is an outstanding place to see lions, hippos, a rhino. A great day! We saw several prides of lions next to the vehicle!
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. Beautiful room and lodge. Loved the choir at dinner. The dinner and breakfast food was good - lunch was poor. Although there was a Snickers bar in my specially-prepared box lunch labeled "No Peanuts," it didn't contain much nutrition: chips, a cookie, a wedge of cheese food, a cracker, and a slice of meat. These "box lunches" were uniformly poor throughout the tripNgorongoro Crater
Oldupai Gorge was worth a stop.
Our stop at the Maasai village was embarrassing.
What a joke. It is obvious that the people don't want you there and are doing it for the money. When you come in to start your tour - the tribe guide introduced himself as the chief's son and limited or choice of trinkets for purchase to his family's alone. He steered us away from any of
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the other 20 or so displays. The tribe members look very unhappy and back in the schoolroom, little 3-5 year olds are sitting at desks with little workbooks – containing multiplication tables - in front of them. One little girl was crying. On the blackboard is the alphabet and numbers and after the children recite in English they request a donation. The only good thing was that I was able to take photos of the peopleIf you’re going to be in a safari vehicle day after day traveling on rough roads, with biting flies and massive amounts of dust, a pleasant Guide with expert driving skills is appreciated. In locating wildlife, a sharp-eyed Guide is essential. In learning about the wildlife, a knowledgable Guide is welcome. And in consistently placing the vehicle in the best position among an untold number of others, in order to get the best photograph, a skillful driver is mandatory. Samson was expert in all these things, plus he was accommodating and possessed fine sense of humor.
Mike
CA
Visited:
March 2014
Reviewed: Dec 24, 2015
Email Mike | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Breathtaking scenery with abundant wildlife and many stunning photographic opportunities
Our game drive during the day was excellent even thought it started with a breakdown half-way down the steep road to the crater floor. This was a minor inconvenience and actually added to the adventure. The wildlife on the floor of the crater was everywhere. I had some great photo opportunities in the early morning light. At that time of year there were not too many tourists or vehicles. Our guide said that it is much busier in the high seasons. The day was wonderful and one that we will not soon forget. Eventually it was
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time to leave so we headed out of the crater to the Ngorongoro Farmhouse lodge. We really enjoyed our time at this lodge, relaxing by the pool and wandering around the exotic gardens of the grounds.
Elisa
ES
Visited:
August 2015
Reviewed: Dec 16, 2015
Email Elisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Breathtaking in every possible way
Even if you are unlucky enough to not see much wildlife, this park is totally worth it just for its scenery. Astounding landscapes, some of the flattest plains I've seen, and being surrounded by mountain cliffs everywhere gives the whole park a very different feeling from any other. But wildlife is also everywhere! WE got to see a great migration of wildebeest, zebras and buffaloes, herds that seemed to never end. The lions where just around the corner, keeping an eye on the herds, and we got to see them really, really up close. And so many other animals, it almost feels impossible to name them all!
A park I would highly recommend. If you can only see one park, choose this one!
Vishal Shah - Travel Collection
IN
Visited:
September 2015
Reviewed: Nov 30, 2015
Email Vishal Shah - Travel Collection | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Crater is indeed one of the wonder of the world and spending just a day is not enough.
It is one of the most amazing, natural and scenic experience I have had. We had taken the services from Leopard tours and they are indeed the most professional touring company i have come across. Fantastic experience!!!