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The 15 Best Ngorongoro Crater Tours

60 tours  ·  from $325 a head

Crater fees are charged per vehicle for a six-hour window on the floor, which is why almost nobody sells this as a standalone day. These 15 show what it costs bolted onto a longer circuit and what it costs alone, with descent times and what else each one covers.

3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Day 1: Arusha to the Serengeti plains
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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

You travel from Arusha to Serengeti and Ngorongoro in a small camping group, with game drives, meals, and round-trip hotel transfers included. Expect open plains, a crater-floor safari, and basic campsites at Seronera and Ngorongoro Simba. Guide Elias is one experienced guide associated with the trip.

“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 1: Kilimanjaro to Karatu
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Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro

2.Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro

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

Spend five days on Tanzania’s Northern Circuit with a private guide and your own group. Travel from Kilimanjaro through Karatu, cross the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoy two game-drive days in Serengeti, then descend into Ngorongoro Crater. Guides such as Thomas, Emmanuel, Maulidi, and Daudi have earned praise for sharp animal spotting and warm service.

“My husband and I had the best time on safari with Timba! We saw so many incredible animals and loved every minute! Sad it has come to an end!”

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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab trees
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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 through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater on a five-day camping safari for up to six people. Expect long game drives, simple camps, three included meals daily, drinking water, jeep Wi-Fi, and a private guide such as Samwel, Samuel, Douglas, or Jacob, depending on assignment.

“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 - The road to Serengeti crosses Maasai country and the crater rim
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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 through Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater on a four-day safari for up to six people. Expect hotel or airport pickup, daily game drives, meals, camping, and a guide who explains wildlife and local life. Ask about Eddie or Halid if you want an especially engaging guide, and pack warm layers.

“saw everything we wanted and more including the big 5. food was delicious and there was always lots of it. camping was also great fun with the fun group we had!”

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4-Day Safari from Arusha: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro - Tarangire’s elephants and baobab country
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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

Travel by private 4x4 from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater with a dedicated guide, park fees, meals, and water included. Guides such as Josef and David have led past departures. Expect long drives, full game-viewing days, and an optional hot-air balloon ride for USD 539.

“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 and why the location matters
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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

You spend two full safari days exploring Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area from Arusha. Expect long game drives, a picnic lunch, campsite lodging near the crater, and chances to see elephants, lions, zebras, hippos, and more. Pickup is available from a hotel or airport.

“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 National Park and its elephant herds
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4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

7.4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

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

Join a small group of up to seven from Arusha for four days of camping, game drives, and Big Five country. Guide David and chef Richard have been singled out for warm service and good meals. You will see Tarangire elephants, spend time in the Serengeti, and descend into Ngorongoro Crater before returning to Arusha.

“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 - Ngorongoro Crater: The Trip’s Strongest Wildlife Day
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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 through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. You’ll camp at Twiga Campsite, eat two breakfasts and dinners plus three lunches, and travel in a small group of up to six. Guide Lewis and cook Moussa are named in the tour feedback.

“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 two: the 600-meter descent into Ngorongoro Crater
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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 with a private guide and travel through three of northern Tanzania’s best-known wildlife areas. You’ll see Lake Manyara’s flamingos and elephants, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, then search Tarangire for large elephant herds. Guides have included Gerson, Mirage, Joseph, and Maliaki. Meals and accommodation are included.

“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 2: The road to the 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

Spend five days in a 4WD Land Cruiser exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha. Camping, meals, snacks, water, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Mike, Bakari, and Godfrey are praised for spotting wildlife, while the shared-safari setup keeps the $1,120 price within reach.

“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 road to the 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

Spend four days exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro with a certified guide and a group of no more than seven. Expect elephant sightings, baobabs, big-cat country, crater wildlife, picnic lunches, three nights of accommodation, and guides such as Felix, Rocky, Damian, and Frederick.

“The safari was excellent. Our guide Filex was amazing!! His depth of knowledge about the animals, history, and culture of the parks and natural areas was top notch. He took great care of us during our visit. You can tell he has a genuine passion Read more”

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5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater - Day 2: Crossing the highlands into the Serengeti
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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

You’ll explore Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a private 4x4 with a driver-guide, staying in lodges or equipped tents with hot showers. The route is built for wildlife, from Tarangire elephants and rare antelope to Serengeti predators and Ngorongoro’s black rhinos. Confirm your guide and exact lodging before departure.

“Our safari with Bestday was an incredible experience, from start to finish. Peter helped not only with advising us on which experience would be best for our timeframe and budget, but was also available while we were on safari and continued to Read more”

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3 Days Small Group Safari to Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Tour in Tanzania - Seronera Valley and the search for predators
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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 National Park and Ngorongoro Crater in a group of up to six. You will enjoy game drives, a hippo habitat visit, two nights of camping, meals, park fees, and an English-speaking driver-guide. Omary and George have led praised departures, though guide assignments may vary.

“Never went camping, let alone a Safari so this was a ton of firsts for me - and I would totally recommend it. George our driver a was a friendly and worked hard to make sure we saw the animals we wanted to see: lions, monkeys, elephants, giRead more”

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serengeti, ngorongoro & tarangire 5days private tour - Tarangire brings elephants and baobabs first
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serengeti, ngorongoro & tarangire 5days private tour

14.serengeti, ngorongoro & tarangire 5days private tour

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

Set out from Arusha at 7:30 am on a private five-day safari covering Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Your own group travels with a driver-guide, with past trips led by guides including Iddy, Abdul, Dickson, Innocent, and Simon. Expect flexible planning, wildlife drives, and time to rest between parks.

“Safarisoles made our dream come true of experiencing an amazing African safari.”

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Serengeti & Ngorongoro fly in safari - An early Seronera drive before heading toward Ngorongoro
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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 the Serengeti for game drives in Seronera, then continue to Ngorongoro Crater. Expect long safari days, included meals and camping gear, and a private trip with guide Issac and chef Mr. Ali when assigned to your departure.

“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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