Ngorongoro Crater
User Reviews (486)
Tanzania Parks
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The view from the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge is spectacular.
From the ridge to the bottom of this "worlds largest crater," is 9,000'. The wildlife presence is one of the highlights. Elephants, black rhinos, hippos, giraffes, water buffalo, lions and many large birds. The food and view from the Serena lodge makes this a place to visit.
The scenery was gorgeous. The animals seem so peaceful. You can see everything in a day. The campsite was while not the cleanest very unique because of the elephants that pass through.
One of my favorites! The beauty of the crater can't be described and we constantly saw wildlife- including the Rhino!!! We also stayed in a luxury tent at the top of the crater where the weather was cold! It was so fun to stay in a place with weather that differed so much from other locations- It was my favorite camp of the trip.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The crater is spectacular! I have not seen a comparison yet. The beauty of the park is unparalleled. We saw the rare Black Rhinos in the morning and everything. The animals are habitually close to vehicles so the trucks can get very close without spooking them.
There is no place like it on earth. We saw 3 Black Rhino, albeit from a distance. The animals are used to the vehicles so I captured some great warthog shots (previously most warthog shots were of rear ends disappearing with their tails erect). It is busy in the morning with vehicles. However, many groups travel distances to get to and from the crater so they leave by 1 or 2 pm. Several great lion shots, hyenas, zebras etc. Not many species of birds due to the lack of trees.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing place
Ngorongoro park is one of the most amazing places in the world. You can see s lot of animald in a while. Sight inside the crater are beautiful. Wet weather compores to the rest of the country. You feel there in the middle of wildlife.
Ngorongoro is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. You will see every type of wildlife. I wish I had spent more time there.
The density of wildlife is unbelievable, it's almost overwhelming how much you see in such a short span of time. These were the most up-close and intense wildlife safari experiences.
Good, but very crowded with other jeeps. Didn't feel as 'wild' as the serengeti. This park was nice but didn't quite live up to our expectations.
Beautiful, although you had to stay on road-tracks the animals were very close scenery awesome
Loved the crater top and bottom
Animals plenty came very close to vehicles
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