Ngorongoro is one of the best choices for luxury travel.
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 luxury travel?
- You can fly straight to an airstrip near your lodge.
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
walking safaris.
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 luxury travel
- Okavango Delta Botswana
- Masai Mara Kenya
- Serengeti Tanzania
- Madikwe South Africa
- Sabi Sand South Africa
- Volcanoes Rwanda
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ngorongoro good for luxury travel?
Ngorongoro is one of the best choices for luxury travel.
When should I visit Ngorongoro for luxury travel?
Generally January to February and June to September.
What should I know before booking?
You can fly straight to an airstrip near your lodge.
Sources: Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority · NCAA - Tourism attractions · Climates to Travel - Ngorongoro
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.