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Geri & Paul
DE
Visited:
November 2011
Reviewed: May 13, 2016
Email Geri & Paul | Experience level: first safari
Camping on the rim of the crater overlooking the "downstairs" of the park is quite special. The lack of rhinos is a sad truth of man's influence in the region
andrew_john_mason
AU
Visited:
April 2016
Reviewed: Apr 30, 2016
Email andrew_john_mason | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Not only can you see the big five in one place but there is so much more!!
Arriving at the gates of the Ngorongoro Crater Reserve is almost like a scene of Jurassic Park. Our guides and their vehicles were amazing. They were very knowledgeable on all wildlife and history of the Ngorongoro crater. We saw a Leopard in the first 5 mins of the drive which was very lucky. When you get the view point up high on the crater, you can actually take in and appreciate how amazing this place is. We started our drive down into the crater and began our checklist with Lions with cubs, Zebra, Buffalo, Hyena, Giraffe, Gazelle and Hippopotamus. Not bad within the first hour. Later on we edged towards the lake and saw more Hippo and saw Elephants, Flamingo, Wildebeest and Rhinos. Thinking that it couldn't get any better, we spotted a Cheetah. Most amazing day in Africa. Not a day we will soon forget.
Regan
GB
Visited:
January 2016
Reviewed: Apr 26, 2016
Email Regan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The view of the Crater as you reach the summit is jaw dropping! Take some time here to suck it all in!
The Crater is a concentrated area and is arguably your best opportunity to see the Big Five in one Day, although the Leopard is pretty illusive and we never seen one here (We did however see four in the Serengeti).
We missed out on seeing Flamingo but this was because it was the wrong time of year.
For me the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti were must visit destinations.
Get there!
IWCharters
GB
Visited:
January 2016
Reviewed: Apr 5, 2016
Email IWCharters | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stunning location of breath-taking diversity of wildlife, flora and fauna
Ngorongoro Crater is enormous, being about 20kms across, 600 meters deep and 300 sq kms in area. Nothing really prepares you for the breath-taking spectacle of the world's largest un-flooded and unbroken volcano crater but reading about it beforehand will help you appreciate it even more. Some degree of luck is required to see all, or any, of The Big Five but this is the best place in Tanzania to try. Guides are knowledgeable, accommodating and work hard to ensure every party gets the very most out of the trip. This isn't a particularly remote location, however, and the crater floor can be busy with other vehicles so don't expect to be alone for the entire visit. Remember to take binoculars and a spare battery for your camera, you will need it!
Selestinus Emanuel
TZ
Visited:
October 2014
Reviewed: Mar 24, 2016
Email Selestinus Emanuel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtakingly beautiful setting and the best place in Tanzania to see the Big Five. it is one of the most beautiful natural wildlife safari sites in the world and an exceptional place to interact with people from the Maasai tribe.
The Ngorongoro Crater and surrounding highlands together form one of Africa's most beautiful regions.
Elena
RU
Visited:
January 2016
Reviewed: Mar 19, 2016
Email Elena | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One of the wildest places I've been to, totally recommend!
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and the driver/guide were alright, although we thought the package was over-priced for a one day trip. The best way to go is to find a local guide with a car and just go on your own.
Shutter Tours
US
Visited:
November 2015
Reviewed: Mar 19, 2016
Email Shutter Tours | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Africa's Garden of Eden
Nighttime was quite spectacular too, from the Serena Lodge. The stars were so bright, and my other travel partners and I would marvel at the stars and enjoyed our wine on the deck as we shared the day and some philosophies on life with shooting stars above in the heavens. Those scenes are forever going to be great memories.
Its is always exciting to pull up to the rim of the Crater when we first arrive,
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especially with guests that have never been there and seen how massive the crater is.I am fortunate to go back every year now while leading photo tours and it's always a magical place.
drchristo4
US
Visited:
August 2015
Reviewed: Mar 17, 2016
Email drchristo4 | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very special conservation area
We had a great time at Ngorongoro conservation area. The nature is very special in the crater. There is a big amount of animals and one can be ssure of spotting them. We saw six rhinos at great distance and closer by.
We stayed at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. What a great view. The hotels is very big so the restaurant is also.
We traveled with leopard tours a very proffesional company.
mmeuni2
FR
Visited:
August 2015
Reviewed: Feb 26, 2016
Email mmeuni2 | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Photo safari in Ngorongoro
Several springs flow along the sides to form Lake Magadi. One can find a yellow acacia forest (Lerai forest) where we can find elephants.
This crater is home to over 55 species, there are buffalo, wildebeest, gazelles, rhinos (very shy and difficult to observe), there are also lions, cheetahs, porcupines, etc.
The Maasai are allowed to come to graze their cattle, which is surreal, given the presence of cats.
An exceptional number of wildebeest (over 1 million) through this area during the annual migration and calves in the plains of Ngorongoro.
A natural phenomenon of a truly exceptional beauty.
To preserve this wonderful Garden of Eden, it is forbidden to build.
If you do a safari in Tanzania, the Ngonrongoro
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plan is a must.The camera equipment used during my stay was two reflex enclosures, each equipped with a 70-200mm and a 100-400mm.
The guide who accompanied us had a piercing gaze , seeing the beasts hidden in the tall grass , or the rhinoceros safe.
The people are very welcoming , parks and reserves are all very clean.
The food is always very good and generously served.
Wherever we were , we found that the cleanliness was perfect and always professional and welcoming.
