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The 15 Best Ngorongoro Crater Tours

276 tours  ·  from $190

Descent into the crater is by permit and 4x4, for a fixed window on a set day. These 15 sort the one-day crater trips from the circuits that fold it in, with prices, departure towns and how much of the day is actually spent on the floor.

3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Day 1: The long road from Arusha to the Serengeti
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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

1.3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · from $815Our pick

Spend three days on Tanzania’s classic wildlife route, with game drives in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. You camp at Seronera and on the crater rim, eat included meals, and travel with a driver-guide in a group listed as six to seven people. Elias is one guide praised by name.

“The staff was knowledgeable and helpful Always on time The food was very good They made my first safari an unforgettable experience”

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Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro - Day two: Crossing the highlands into Serengeti
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Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro

2.Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $2,845

Spend five days exploring Tanzania’s Northern Circuit with Savannah Explorers, including two full game-drive days in Serengeti and a crater-floor safari in Ngorongoro. Airport transfers, lodges, meals, and AMREF air-evacuation cover are included. Guides such as Thomas, Emanuel, Maulidi, and Daudi are part of the operator’s guiding team.

“At the end of January - beginning of February me and my partner have travelled through Kilimagiaro, trekking on the Marangu Route, and the Parks of Taranguire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, with Savannah Explores. It has been a unique experiRead more”

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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai - Day 2: Crossing the highlands into the Serengeti
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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

3.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $1,254

Travel from Arusha with a private guide and cook through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect long game drives, tented camping, simple facilities, full-board meals, Wi-Fi in the jeep, and a visit to Mto wa Mbu’s banana-growing community. Guides may include Samwel, Samuel, Douglas, Jacob, or Johnson.

“Excellent . To start with confirmation given by the travel agent, the guide samuel and the support staff and the cook. A tour worth , guide/ driver samuel was very patient and knowledgeable and was very clear and communicative on animals and birds. He had good knowledgRead more”

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4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater - Day two: from highland farms to the Serengeti plains
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4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

4.4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $1,090

Travel from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a small safari vehicle capped at six people. Expect full-day game drives, camping, meals, airport or hotel pickup, and English-speaking guides. Ask about Eddie or Halid, and bring warm clothing and a suitable power adapter.

“Highly recomands this. And ask for Eddie and Halid. Eddi have us information about all cool stuff that we passed and saw. He was allways open for questions, allways had Answers, so much knowledge and so friendly. We spoke to other safari-tRead more”

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4-Day Safari from Arusha: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro - Day 2: Crossing into the Serengeti
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4-Day Safari from Arusha: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5.4-Day Safari from Arusha: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $1,753

You’ll spend four days in a private 4x4 with a guide, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect elephants, lions, rhinos, baobabs, picnic lunches, and long drives. Guides associated with Bestday Safaris include Josef and David, both praised for clear explanations and careful timing.

“Meine Freundin und ich haben eine private Tour gebucht. (kann ich zu Coronazeiten jedem empfehlen)”

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2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Camping near Ngorongoro keeps the trip moving
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2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

6.2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $550

Spend two days exploring Tarangire’s elephant country and Ngorongoro Crater’s dense wildlife zone. Suricata Safaris includes meals, camping near Ngorongoro, game drives, and pickup from a hotel or airport. The booking information describes a limited or private group setup.

“Amazing staff and very responsive. Had a good experience of Tarangire abd Ngorongoro Crater wild life.....so real and cant describe enough.....nature beauty....thoroughly enjoyed our time in Tanzania with Suricata Safari”

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4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater - Tarangire: elephants, baobabs, and a first game drive
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4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

7.4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $900

Set out from Arusha with a group of up to seven, tracking elephants in Tarangire, reaching the Serengeti through the Rift Valley, and viewing wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater. The camping trip includes transport, park fees, four lunches, four breakfasts, three dinners, and mineral water. One account names guide David and chef Richard.

“Abbiamo fatto un Safari di gruppo di 4 giorni accompagnati dal nostro driver David e il nostro chef Richard. Sicuramente il ruolo che svolgono è complicato ma sono riusciti a farci sentire a casa! David grazie alla sua esperienza ci ha guidato nei Read more”

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3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari - Day one: Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
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3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari

8.3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $700

Join Suricata Safaris from Arusha for three days across Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Expect camping, picnic lunches, two dinners, and a group of up to six. Driver Lewis and cook Moussa have earned special praise for clear communication, wildlife knowledge, and hot meals.

“Ngorongoro was easily the best part of the trip! Overall, Suricata Safaris and Hilary were very communicative. Pickup and dropoff back in Arusha was easy. Our driver Lewis was knowledgeable and our cook Moussa provided delicious hot food! If I'm back in Tanzania for another safari, I will definitely be using the company again. Thanks!”

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3 Days Private Safari - manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire - Day 1: Lake Manyara, flamingos, elephants, and forest
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3 Days Private Safari – manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

9.3 Days Private Safari – manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $1,000

Start in Arusha at 7:30 am for three parks in three days. You will see Lake Manyara’s flamingos and tree-climbing lions, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, and search Tarangire’s baobabs for elephants. Rupia Adventure provides a private vehicle, guide, accommodation, and meals.

“Overall, a very well organized professional experience. Matt, the owner, was incredibly flexible and accommodating when planning the trip. He was very communicative and responsive and helped make this trip stress free.”

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5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater - Day Three: A Full Day in Central Serengeti
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5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater

10.5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $1,120

Join a five-day, four-wheel-drive camping safari from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You will camp at Kizumba, Seronera, and Simba, with English-speaking guides, a safari cook, picnic lunches, and a strong chance of seeing the Big Five. Guide assignments vary, with Mike, Bakari, and others praised for their park skills.

“Was very disappointed by one of your drivers playing loud music in the ngorongoro crater, instead of protecting and respecting the environment he was busy disturbing the people around and most importantly the animals, why play loud Read more”

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4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Mid-Range Group Safari - Day 2: The long move into Serengeti
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4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Mid-Range Group Safari

11.4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Mid-Range Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $1,450

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro in a group of up to seven. Expect elephant country, big-cat sightings, crater views, picnic meals, three nights of accommodation, and guides such as Felix, Rocky, Damien, or Frederick.

“Our guide Felix was amazingly knowledgable about the animals and the environment and made huge efforts to make sure we had the best time. The safaris themselves were amazing and we saw everything that we wanted to. The timeline Read more”

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5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
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5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

12.5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $2,211

Spend five days with a private guide in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect elephant herds, lions, birds, open plains, picnic lunches, lodge or tent accommodation, and long game drives. Guide assignments vary, with John, Joseph, Muro, Jackson, and Sixie praised for sharp animal spotting and strong park knowledge.

“Thanks to John and Anok who went above and beyond to secure or Ngorogoro and Serengeti adventures went smooth from day 1.”

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3 Days Small Group Safari to Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Tour in Tanzania - Day one: the long road to Serengeti
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3 Days Small Group Safari to Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Tour in Tanzania

13.3 Days Small Group Safari to Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Tour in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $815

Travel from Arusha to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in a small group of up to six. Expect long drives, game viewing, camping, picnic meals, and an English-speaking guide. Guides named Omary and George have earned special praise, but camp conditions can vary.

“The Safari was amazing! We saw soo many animals in 3 days. It was soo amazing. Our driver Omary is simply the best! As we did the budget Safari, we did camping in the evening. Considering the low price (about 750€), it was fully worth it. It was an amazing experience! Can only recommend the the Safari (if possibile with Omary).”

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serengeti, ngorongoro & tarangire 5days private tour - Serengeti is the main wildlife draw
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serengeti, ngorongoro & tarangire 5days private tour

14.serengeti, ngorongoro & tarangire 5days private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $2,461

Spend five private days exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro from Arusha with a dedicated guide and vehicle. The route gives you time for game drives and rest, while guides such as Iddy, Abdul, Dickson, and Innocent have led similar Safari Soles trips. Pickup, mobile tickets, and group discounts are available.

“We booked independently with Safari Soles and from start to finish, the service was excellent. Communication and online discussions with Renata were always professional, clear, informative and prompt with any questions dealt with quickly. 
Our budget Safari included TarRead more”

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Serengeti & Ngorongoro fly in safari - What the overnight arrangements mean
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Serengeti & Ngorongoro fly in safari

15.Serengeti & Ngorongoro fly in safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $2,750

Fly from Arusha, Zanzibar, or Dar es Salaam into Serengeti for morning and sunset game drives, then continue to Ngorongoro Crater. Safari Soles Tours provides meals, camping equipment, and park access. Guides such as Issac and chef Mr. Ali may accompany private groups.

“One of the most amazing experiences for me and my in-laws. We had a great tour guide, Issac, who was very knowledgeable and a great chef, Mr. Ali. Both were very friendly and fun. In two days we managed to see the big 5. WatcRead more”

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