Baltimore BobVisited:
March 2015
Reviewed: Apr 15, 2015
Ngorongoro: East Africa in a nutshell
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I visited Ngorongoro Crater for one day in March 2015, towards the end of a two-week safari tour offered by a large American tour company. Ngorongoro Crater felt like a miniaturized version of the whole safari, with most of the good parts concentrated down into a convenient small package. The view from the crater edge was spectacular- a vast, flat plain flanked by steep rocky walls, with clouds hugging the crater rim. Although my visit was just before the rains came, the floor was fairly lush in places, with pools supporting hippos and waterbirds, and a salt lake with flamingoes. During the one day, I saw most of the classic East African large mammals in the crater- elephant, Cape buffalo, hippo, lion, wildebeest, zebra, many different antelopes, etc. A pack of hyenas managed to take down a young wildebeest, and proceeded to quarrel over the spoils. A bull elephant came to the water pool to drink, and, unable to walk directly down the steep bank into the water, he carefully lowered
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himself onto his front knees and slid down on his belly! The birding in the crater was excellent; highlights included both Greater and Lesser Flamingo, Red-and-yellow Barbet, Hunter's Sunbird, Abdim's Stork, Fan-tailed Widowbird, and Grey Crowned Crane. Overall, Ngorongoro Crater is a great place to view East African mammals and birds in a beautiful, not-too-crowded environment.
Ahmet DemirVisited:
December 2014
Reviewed: Dec 21, 2014
Most beautiful place I've ever seen
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The crater is the most beautiful natural sight I have ever seen. Even if it had no animals it would be just incredible. I can't describe it with words. But besides, we saw lions, rhinos, cheetahs, elephants, buffallos, zebras, giraffes, etc. etc. etc. Amazing
Aya KitaVisited:
August 2014
Reviewed: Oct 17, 2014
lion king
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We felt like we were in Disney's Lion King! Favourite park in Tanzania!
Pauline LB
FR
Visited:
August 2014
Reviewed: Aug 26, 2014
20-35 years of age
| Experience level: first safari
The review below is the personal opinion of Pauline LB and not that of SafariBookings.
Beautiful place … too many tourists !
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Amazing place with so many animals to observe !
However too many jeeps, too many tourists. Some time you feel like you are in an amusement park queuing for a picture … sad impression !
Rebecca FezecasVisited:
December 2013
Reviewed: May 14, 2014
A wonder of the World
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The crater is one of the most incredible places I've seen in the world. A true wonder of the world. Except for the tourists, it looks like you have been teleported many million years in the past into the time of dinossaurs. Except instead of dinossaurs the place is the area on earth with the largest concentration of wildlife. Absolutely fantastic.
Mary Lee Tennant
US
Visited:
December 2012
Reviewed: Jan 28, 2014
Unbelievable crater .... we saw a few different animals here. Again our lodge was " first class" overlooking the crater.
Nathan
US
Visited:
June 1999
Reviewed: Aug 15, 2013
20-35 years of age
| Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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The large number of lions here saw here was second to none in East Africa. We also saw a few chowing down on a zebra!
Peter
AU
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July 2013
Reviewed: Jul 31, 2013
50-65 years of age
| Experience level: first safari
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What a fantastic place.
T SharpVisited:
August 2012
Reviewed: Jul 29, 2013
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It is hard to go to Tanzania, and not see the Ngorongoro Crater. Though it can sometimes be crowded during high season, it is such a famous destination, and is a must see at some point or another. It has breathtaking vistas, and the terrain is unmatched. It is also a treat to see the native Maasai in their element, going about their business as you traverse through the area. Wonderful place.
Tamela
US
Visited:
June 2012
Reviewed: Jul 10, 2013
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| 35-50 years of age
| Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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To see the lions that rule the crater is incredible. We love this area and hiking around the area to the elephant caves as well.