Ngorongoro is a good choice for a honeymoon.
Suitability: ★★★★★
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area in northern Tanzania is run by its own authority, and Maasai pastoralists live alongside the wildlife. Its centrepiece is Ngorongoro Crater with abundant resident game, and the area also holds major archaeological sites.
Why Ngorongoro for a honeymoon?
- Open spaces and quiet camps give more privacy.
- Luxury and private lodging options are available.
What awaits you in Ngorongoro
- Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact, unflooded volcanic caldera
- Good chances of black rhino on the crater floor
- Olduvai Gorge museum and the Laetoli footprints
- Hikes to Empakaai and Olmoti craters
- Maasai pastoralism alongside wildlife
Wildlife you may encounter: lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, black rhino, buffalo, giraffes and zebras.
Suggested time on the ground: 1 to 2 days. The crater rim is reached by road from Arusha via Karatu, about 4-5 hours from Kilimanjaro airport; Lake Manyara airstrip is relatively close.
Activities that fit
camping.
When to go
The best period overall is January to February and June to September.
Dry season; nights on the crater rim are cold and can drop below 10°C.
Other destinations for a honeymoon
- Okavango Delta Botswana
- Masai Mara Kenya
- Lower Zambezi Zambia
- Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
- Serengeti Tanzania
- Sabi Sand South Africa
Full Ngorongoro guideBest safaris for a honeymoon
Frequently asked questions
Is Ngorongoro good for a honeymoon?
Ngorongoro is a good choice for a honeymoon.
When should I visit Ngorongoro for a honeymoon?
Generally January to February and June to September.
What should I know before booking?
Open spaces and quiet camps give more privacy.
Sources: Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority · NCAA - Tourism attractions · Climates to Travel - Ngorongoro
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.