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Pat
The crater is a world unto itself.
We stayed at Sopa Lodge. It was lovely. Good food, nice rooms, everyone was very nice. It was also close to the crater, letting us spend more time in the crater and less time on entrance roads. We saw a lot of wildlife in the crater, including a rhino (at a distance), and several lion kills. Our guide was with us for our entire safari; he was excellent. I would definitely put the crater on a "do not miss" list for anyone coming to Tanzania on a safari.
Catherine Sales
US
Visited:
July 2015
Reviewed: Nov 28, 2015
Email Catherine Sales | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Life Altering!
The Ngorongoro Crater is a unique park. First our guides from World Wide Sararis, was extraordinary. Each was extremely well educated and knowledgeable about the animals, flora, and culture of the area. The weather is not what you'd expect, it's rather chilly in the July morning. Everywhere you look there are animals grazing. It's such a tremendous area that it's hard to believe it's contained within the walls of the caldera. We saw MANY cape buffalo, elephants, baboons, wildebeests, birds, lions, hyena, gazelles, hippos, zebra, warthogs, and so many other animals. The drive down and back up is breathtaking. I have been there twice, 2008 & 2015. First time we stayed in a lodge within the park and it was very nice - Sopa Serana. The second time we stayed outside of the park on a coffee plantation and it was fabulous.
ssilberman
US
Visited:
October 2015
Reviewed: Nov 26, 2015
Email ssilberman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Standing at the top of this crater and looking down is awe-inspiring. We'd heard it would be crowded but we didn't see many other vehicles. It was our first view of lions!! Who could ever forget that?
Sudhir
IN
Visited:
April 2015
Reviewed: Nov 15, 2015
Email Sudhir | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Just aim your camera anywhere & you will hit gold!
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crowded & the evenings are load & dinner is like on a cruise ship:). I suggest 2 days in a resort nearby in Karatu town for 2 days at the start or at the end of the trip. Just to unwind as the holiday will be packed right form early morning till evening:) A must see on any birders bucket list. A veritable Eden indeed!
Ngorongoro Crater was woderful. Lot of game in a beautiful scenery. Although the camp at the egde of the crater is cool. And cold, so take warm clothes. Loved this place for shoting the milkyway and startrails.
humphfrey
NZ
Visited:
September 2015
Reviewed: Oct 31, 2015
Email humphfrey | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The descend down the crater we see the hot spring and other species of animal, apart from that their is maasai tribe dealing with animal grazing across the crater
Aindriu H
IE
Visited:
June 2015
Reviewed: Oct 27, 2015
Email Aindriu H | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ngorongoro is a beautiful compact park that is full of wildlife. The small size means that is it is easy to get around and see the variety on offer: from the larger grassland areas to the forest area inside the park. It is definitely worth a visit, however, the cost may be prohibitive to some on a budget.
Barbara
US
Visited:
October 2015
Reviewed: Oct 26, 2015
Email Barbara | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Barbara
US
Visited:
October 2015
Reviewed: Oct 26, 2015
Email Barbara | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible! My ranger was so knowledgeable of the history of this amazing site! And rhinos!
Fantastic!
From the first moment I was really impressed with the Ngorongoro Crater. It's kind of shocking being there in such a huge space surrounded by thousands of wild animals.
We saw from Elephants to lions, lots of zebras and many many more ...
We passed really close to a lion and even saw one eating a zebra, scary!
In total an amazing experience!