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2-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari Tours
There is no more beautiful place in East Africa than Ngorongoro and 2 days exploring here is one of the best things you can do anywhere on safari. Most mornings around dawn, mist rolls up and over the crater rim, creating a magical atmosphere in preparation for your day in the crater. Descending into the crater is like entering a lost world, with astonishing wildlife (including black rhino, lion, elephant, spotted hyena, flamingo and so much more) all seen against a backdrop of the deep greens of the crater walls. Up on the rim, too, is a world of forests, wildlife, and Maasai villages. Quite simply, it’s one of the most rewarding places you can visit.
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2-Day Unlimited Taste of Tanzania Luxury Safari
$960 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9/5 – 508 Reviews
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2-Day 1-Night Comfort Safari to Tarangire & Ngorongoro
$746 to $768 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetHotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Full Package Adventures
5.0/5 – 401 Reviews
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2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater from Zanzibar
$1,274 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 484 Reviews
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2-Day Fly in Honeymooners Tour to Tarangire &Ngorongoro
$1,120 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
4.9/5 – 141 Reviews
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2-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha
$1,194 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Lekobe Adventures Safaris
5.0/5 – 88 Reviews
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2-Day Premium Luxury Private Safari
$1,155 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Gamedrive Travel Africa Safari Agency
5.0/5 – 707 Reviews
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2-Day Luxury Tour from Arusha to Tarangire & Ngorongoro
$777 to $887 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Akondo Adventures
4.9/5 – 163 Reviews
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2-Day Fly in Serengeti Affordable Safari and Ngorongoro
$1,366 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Wild Pride Safaris
5.0/5 – 33 Reviews
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2-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Create Mid Range Safari
$831 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Josh Dreamland Safari
4.9/5 – 82 Reviews
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2-Day Fly in- Fly out from Zanzibar Tarangire and Crater
$1,071 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Serengeti Savanna Adventures
5.0/5 – 68 Reviews
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2-Day Zanzibar to Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater
$1,100 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Nkollo Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 119 Reviews
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Best Seller
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2-Day Adventure to Tarangire and Ngorongoro
$495 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Suricata Safaris
5.0/5 – 3,152 Reviews
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2-Day Fly from Zanzibar to Wildlife Mid Range Safari
$1,200 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
5.0/5 – 341 Reviews
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2-Day Zanzibar to Ngorongoro & Tarangire Luxury Safari
$1,342 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 824 Reviews
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2-Day Explore the Wild in Tarangire & Ngorongoro
$715 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Tanzania Songbirds Safaris
5.0/5 – 29 Reviews
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2-Day Fly-in Fly-out Tarangire & Crater - Mid-Range
$1,383 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Get Together Adventures
5.0/5 – 35 Reviews
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2-Day Tour from Zanzbar to Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
$1,327 to $1,375 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Professional Safaris
5.0/5 – 149 Reviews
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2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari Tour
$1,349 to $1,428 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Altezza Travel
5.0/5 – 86 Reviews
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2-Day Fly into Tarangire & Ngorongoro Luxury Safari
$1,473 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Top Selected Tours
5.0/5 – 155 Reviews
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2-Day Safari to Tarangire & Ngorongoro from Zanzibar
$911 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
African Bovine Adventures
5.0/5 – 28 Reviews
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5 Questions About 2-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safaris
Answered by
Anthony Ham
Anthony is a writer and author of nearly 150 Lonely Planet guidebooks, including Kenya, Tanzania and East Africa. He writes about safaris, Ngorongoro and the wider region for magazines and newspapers around the world. He is also the author of The Last Lions of Africa.› More about Anthony
5 Questions About 2-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safaris
Anthony Ham
Is 2 days enough time to visit the Ngorongoro Crater?
“Yes, 2 days is an excellent amount of time for visiting the crater. You’re not allowed to sleep down in the crater, which means that the only way to explore is on a day’s drive down into and around the crater. That being the case, a 2-day Ngorongoro safari certainly gives you a good amount of time for the main activity here. An extra day could be useful because it will allow you to enjoy more of the crater rim and have additional time for visiting a local Maasai community. It will also allow you to spend a full day in and around the crater without having to worry about what time you arrive and leave.”
1What can I expect from a 2-day trip including the Ngorongoro Crater?
“A 2-day Ngorongoro safari means that you’ll only have 1 night here. On the first day, you’ll travel to Ngorongoro, and return late the following day. Most tours take one of the tracks down into the crater in the early morning, usually just after sunrise. In theory, there is a six-hour time limit for each vehicle to remain down in the crater, but this is rarely enforced. Either way, most of 1 of your 2 days (probably the second day) will likely be devoted to the crater, allowing time to fly out on the second day. Depending on what time you arrive here on the first day, you may have time to visit a local Maasai village or explore the trails around the crater rim. At the very least, you’ll visit the lookout that offers sweeping views out over Ngorongoro.”
2Where should I stay on an Ngorongoro Crater trip?
“The only places to stay on a 2-day Ngorongoro Crater safari are high on the crater rim or a little further away on the road between Ngorongoro and Karatu. If you’re staying up on the rim, some hotels sit close to the edge and have magnificent views. Otherwise, the choices up here are tucked away in the forest a little back from the edge; some are superb, but won’t have views. I’ve always felt that it’s worth paying for the view, especially if you’re only here for 1 night. Remember that because of the altitude, nights can be extremely cold wherever you stay up here. Down the hill to the south and east, there are some delightful places that occupy coffee estates or farms. These are an hour or more drive from the crater rim, but the setting is delightful. There are no places to stay down in the crater and camping anywhere on the crater floor is not permitted.”
3Can I visit a Maasai village on a 2-day Ngorongoro Crater safari?
“A visit to a Maasai village is one of the best things you can do on your 2-day Ngorongoro safari. Since the Maasai were removed from the crater and prevented from grazing their cattle there, all Maasai villages are up on the crater rim. Your tour operator should be able to arrange a visit, but ask what the visit entails. You (and the Maasai you’re visiting) are far more likely to enjoy the experience if it doesn’t involve a large group of camera-toting foreign tourists suddenly descending on a village then departing soon after. Make sure that you have enough time with the Maasai to speak with them and hear their story. You may also be able to spend time with a Maasai guide who can tell you Ngorongoro’s story and show you around some of the local landmarks and explain a little about local life. It might just end up being a highlight of your visit.”
4How much does a 2-day Ngorongoro Crater safari cost?
“Expect to pay at least US$200 per person per day for a budget 2-day Ngorongoro Crater safari, and prices can go to US$500 per person per day and much higher for a more luxurious experience. It costs US$50/10 per adult/child per day just to enter Ngorongoro, and you’ll also need to factor into the total cost your transfer to and from Ngorongoro. These will be considerable if you travel by air, which many travelers do. Costs vary greatly from one safari operator to the next. The accommodation you choose will also influence how much you pay for your tour – options range from simple campsites to five-star luxury lodges. Another factor is the type of safari you want. Private safaris are more expensive than group safaris. The time of year when you travel is less of a factor than it is elsewhere, because Ngorongoro is a year-round destination and high season lasts for much of the year (and at least from July to March).”
5Ngorongoro Crater Reviews
Stephen is a travel writer and avid conservationist whose work appears in prestigious magazines such as Africa Geographic and Travel Africa.
The Safari of a Lifetime
Sure there will be plenty of other tourists and vehicles bumping and bouncing around inside the crater with you, but there is good reason for this: Ngorongoro is an incredible wildlife area. If you are allergic to crowds and the thought of...
Sue is an award-winning writer who specializes in African travel and conservation. She writes for national newspapers, magazines, Rough Guides and Lonely Planet.
Life in the Caldera
I felt completely spellbound on my first trip to Ngorongoro Crater. The rim was shrouded in cloud but as we descended the 600 metres down to the crater floor, this vast caldera opened up before our eyes absolutely teeming with animals – a...
Beautiful place and potentially full of opportunities to spot wildlife if it wasn't that there were over 50 vehicles at close distance from one another at all times driving around in the middle of the day so wildlife was very far away when...
CA
The massive congregation of Flamingos, seen up close was stunning ! Some sectors of forest vegetation, were almost prehistoric in appearance. A close encounter with a teen mother elephant, with the tiniest baby, was surprising. A wide...
With the smaller size of the park combined with being in a caldera, you get to see the animals interacting a lot. Hyenas and lions hunting, rhinos intermixed with the zebra and wildebeest, elephants roaming, etc.
RU
A unique park in the crater of an ancient volcano. Absolutely stunning views from above and a multitude of wild animals living their lives in a relatively small area, all the while allowing people to gaze upon them with rapt attention.