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Steve
The Crater is not to be missed
I spent a full day in Ngorongoro Crater as part of a 9-day safari in Tanzania. The wildlife was amazing. Within the first 20 minutes in the crater, we saw a lioness lying by the side of the road. We saw many more lions that day, along with Cape Buffalo, hyenas (including several feeding on a zebra kill), jackals, elephants, baboon, numerous hippos, warthogs and many Thomson's Gazelles. The birdlife was diverse and plentiful: Augur, Herons, Ibis, Ostrich, Cranes, Tawny Eagles, a Kite, Egrets, Guineafowl, Bustards, Vultures and Weavers. The scenery was spectacular, from the crater walls to the numerous dust devils. A truly amazing day.
Roberta & family
IT
Visited:
August 2017
Reviewed: Sep 12, 2017
Email Roberta & family | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Crater is incredible, you cannot find anything similar in the world, this is why the 5 stars are well deserved. Unfortunately, the space in the crater is limited, so you see many other cars doing the game drive with you.
Francois de Bruin
ZA
Visited:
August 2017
Reviewed: Sep 11, 2017
Email Francois de Bruin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Nice experience and saw the most blue crowned cranes together ever
Tonya Herron
US
Visited:
August 2017
Reviewed: Sep 5, 2017
Email Tonya Herron | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
LOTS of lions and hyenas. We did not get to see the Rhinos
Bo
US
Visited:
August 2017
Reviewed: Aug 30, 2017
Email Bo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jonas Nimmersjö
SE
Visited:
July 2017
Reviewed: Aug 22, 2017
Email Jonas Nimmersjö | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
If you need a safe card this is the place to go. You will not be disappointed and If you pair it with Serengeti the chances of a Big Five score i 99%. Here you will see a rhino, 99% chance. Then the scenery is amazing. The only downside is the price, and all the other tourists ... you will not be alone when you see the rhino or the lions.
I have been down in the crater more than eight times from 1991-2017.
Maryam
AE
Visited:
August 2017
Reviewed: Aug 19, 2017
Email Maryam | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Stunning beauty of the Crater with it's awesome, amazing, perfect wildlife experience.
Dev
QA
Visited:
June 2017
Reviewed: Aug 5, 2017
Email Dev | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Lost World
I was on safari for a week, and visited Arusha NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro NP and Tarangire NP. I went to Ngorongoro after visiting Serengeti, but my first sighting was driving around the crater on my way to Serengeti. To say it was a breathtaking drive would be an understatement, the drive only served to heighten my anticipation. Returning to Ngorongoro did not disappoint. The crater rim is beautifully lush and green and has a surprising variety of animals. The drive in and out of the crater is stunning (different roads for each) and arriving at the base of the crater, it feels like you've descended into another world. There are animals everywhere. Lions, hyenas, zebra, wildebeest, elephants, and we even saw a rhino. The best way I can think of describing it is to cross Serengeti NP with Jurassic Park: The Lost World. It truly feels like you're going back to a time. If you're going to Tanzania, do no miss Ngorongoro.
Andy Silver
GB
Visited:
April 2017
Reviewed: Aug 3, 2017
Email Andy Silver | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A must for any bucket list and towards the top at least
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large lake with pelican and flamingo but you cannot get close to it to see the birds as protected land around it. Male Elephant, place to go. I found a day was long enough but you need to stay the night before and after to make the most of it. Went from hear to the Serengeti with animals to see all the way. I went on my own and had my own driver/guide and 4x4. He made my trip so special I could not have asked for more.Magnificent Ngorongoro
The view is breathtaking, the scenery is amazing and the animal life is abundant. We also saw a wide array of birds. The tour operators were generally friendly and helpful.