Title: Visit Ngorongoro: 2026 Travel Guide for Ngorongoro, Arusha Region | Expedia.com

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# Ngorongoro

## Travel Guide

![Overlooking Ngorongoro Crater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/850886072551428096/bdda0029-ec5d-428f-a304-4e9c5778d9f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Overlooking Ngorongoro Crater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/850886072551428096/bdda0029-ec5d-428f-a304-4e9c5778d9f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![his is looking down into the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. It is the caldera from a massive ancient volcano that is now just teaming with wildlife. If you are interested I just blogged about my experience there 
http://circlingthebucketlist.com/index.php/2018/08/28/ngorongoro-crater/ or my facebook page which you can find if you look for circlingthebucket list.   O really if you just want to chat about travel drop me a note.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/850886072551428096/e57a908e-07a3-4551-b851-a7906e87eba0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Verreaux's Eagle Owl at Ndutu Forest Tanzania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4339/3991e29e-b6bf-400e-b83a-233921aeb518.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![^^](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/850886072551428096/a85af0c0-1b1d-47eb-9346-e6120ad97a49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Ngorongoro

Things to do

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- Ngorongoro Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Ngorongoro

![Africa Safari South Serengeti](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83160000/83159800/83159715/ed0ef7f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Africa Safari South Serengeti

Ndutu Lake Ngorongoro Arusha

$156 nightly

$185 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this tentalow in Ngorongoro. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Ndutu Lake and Lake Masek are located nearby.

7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)

Untrustworthy company 

This company is completely untrustworthy. We had one night reserved here and two night at another of their properties. We wanted to stay at this property for an extra night, and cancel the first night at the other property. Everyone told me this would be fine - the staff at this hotel, the staff ...

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024

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Ngorongoro Lodge member of Meliá Collection - The Leading Hotels of the World

Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Arusha Region

$1,155 nightly

$1,364 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Ngorongoro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Gorigor Swamp and Lerai Forest are located ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)

Um dos melhores hotéis em que já nos hospedamos, foi incrível. Pessoas maravilhosas, fazem tu se sentir a pessoa mais especial do mundo, sempre felizes e prontos para ajudar. Quarto lindo, área comum linda, vista perfeita, piscina linda. A comida é muito boa!

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

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Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Crater Rim Ngorongoro 

$613 nightly

$729 total

Mar 19 - Mar 20

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa lodge in Ngorongoro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lerai Forest and Lake Magadi are located ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (24 reviews)

Gorgeous 

Gorgeous location. Very clean and the best part was the friendly staff. Planning our next trip back.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2025

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Stay at this campground in Ngorongoro.

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Stay at this vacation home in Ngorongoro.

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Luxurious apartments 5minutes walk to the mwea rice mills and fields

 Mwea Kirinyaga County

Stay at this apartment in Ngorongoro. Enjoy a hot tub. Popular attraction Loliondo Game Controlled Area is located nearby.

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### Popular places to visit

![Landscape of Ngorongoro crater - Herd of wild animals grazing on grassland - herd of zebra and wildebeests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025766/49808725-5dd2-4987-b458-a8c672edb231.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Ngorongoro. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ngorongoro-Conservation-Area-Ngorongoro.d6025766.Vacation-Attraction)

![Overlooking Ngorongoro Crater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/850886072551428096/bdda0029-ec5d-428f-a304-4e9c5778d9f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ngorongoro Crater

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ngorongoro Crater during your travels in Ngorongoro. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ngorongoro-Crater-Ngorongoro.d708401100188565504.Vacation-Attraction)

![This tourist decided to have a swim at the waterfalls with their guide Steven, but steven refused to put in a swim suite claiming that he was a married maasai.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/850886072551428096/81f8f9cb-cfe2-449c-af82-3139e091ae23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lake Natron

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Natron during your travels in Ngorongoro. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 

[](https://expedia.com/Lake-Natron-Ngorongoro.d6352462.Vacation-Attraction)

![Located near Ngorngoro Crater and Lake Natron, the towering volcano, Ol Doinyo Lengai](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532481523/c7efe786-ab93-44a6-be51-ea60797db2f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano during your travels in Ngorongoro. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ol-Doinyo-Lengai-Volcano-Ngorongoro.d553248621532481523.Vacation-Attraction)

![Oldupai gorge is a lovely place to chill and spot wildlife. Be sure to ask a guide to take you trekking in the local landscape. #lifeatexpedia #nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/850886072551428096/29d431c1-4f29-4a23-94dc-2b41727b599b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Oldupai Gorge

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Oldupai Gorge during your travels in Ngorongoro. 

[](https://expedia.com/Oldupai-Gorge-Ngorongoro.d850917125060124672.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Lake Magadi

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Magadi during your travels in Ngorongoro. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. 

[](https://expedia.com/Lake-Magadi-Ngorongoro.d553248622007271076.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Day Trip To Bushman ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2066369/a3934534-e201-4259-9d07-a50f5fa0c350.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Day Trip To Bushman

$300

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/day-trip-to-bushman.a2066369.activity-details)

![5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2155958/af735600-5c76-46fb-a12d-44521fc0d587.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

$1,255

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/5-days-camping-tarangire.a2155958.activity-details)

![4 days joint camp safari :Serengeti, Ngoro Ngoro & Tarangire](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48144292/966d2efd-94be-4a2c-9c80-f2d6b6a50373.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 4 days joint camp safari :Serengeti, Ngoro Ngoro & Tarangire

$1,269

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/4-days-joint-camp-safari-serengeti.a48144292.activity-details)

![Masai Village](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1290832/598e6054-65fa-44d0-8ecb-d27dc327caf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 4 Days Budget Safari to Maasai Mara only from Nairobi

$390

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/4-days-budget-safari-to-maasai-mara-only-from-nairobi.a1290832.activity-details)

![4 Day Group Tour to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru by a 4WD Cruiser](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45968381/7b8250f0-e97d-4db5-a874-2cf92303bae0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 4 Day Group Tour to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru by a 4WD Cruiser

$350

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/4-day-group-tour-to-maasai-mara-and-lake-nakuru-by-a-4wd-cruiser.a45968381.activity-details)

![A portrait of simplicity: the zebra's leisurely meal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3592652/5cf426a8-406c-4b1a-8e07-3a2ff8804437.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep

$250

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/3-days-group-joining-safari-to-maasai-mara-with-a-land-cruiser-jeep.a3592652.activity-details)

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## Cities near Ngorongoro

![Panorama of zebra and wildebeest at a waterhole in the Masai Mara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2412/5d606023-68ad-4b99-bf52-500cf7c3bd59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Maasai Mara

![Landscape of Ngorongoro crater - Herd of wild animals grazing on grassland - herd of zebra and wildebeests (also known as gnus) at sunset  - Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025766/49808725-5dd2-4987-b458-a8c672edb231.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Karatu

![Our experience with visiting a Maasai village was a bitter sweet affair, although we did get interesting insights into their culture, tradition and beliefs.
 
Maasai are famous for their jumping, which is a way for the guys to impress the ladies - Dave got some decent height so he had some good prospects in this village. It only costs 10 cows per wife (you can have as many as you like) - quite a bargain! 

One downer was that they just saw us as walking ATMs... We paid $50 USD to enter the village but when they realised that we didn't have any more cash with us to buy souvenirs from their 'shop' we quickly got escorted through the back door...

#indigenouspeoplesday #Maasai #Tanzania #Africa #thewayfindings #travel #explore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997987557/e7293575-6558-428e-aead-326ab2913abc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Bariadi

![Verreaux's Eagle Owl at Ndutu Forest Tanzania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4339/3991e29e-b6bf-400e-b83a-233921aeb518.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Sinoni

- Cities near Ngorongoro
- Places of interest

[Maasai Mara](https://expedia.com/Maasai-Mara.dx2412)[Karatu](https://expedia.com/Karatu.dx6145077)[Bariadi](https://expedia.com/Bariadi.dx6345876)[Sinoni](https://expedia.com/Sinoni.dx3000000091)[Ololosokwan](https://expedia.com/Ololosokwan.dx670189397172924416)[Serengeti](https://expedia.com/Serengeti.dx737635629350825984)

- [Ngorongoro Conservation Area ](https://expedia.com/Ngorongoro-Conservation-Area-Ngorongoro.d6025766.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ngorongoro Crater ](https://expedia.com/Ngorongoro-Crater-Ngorongoro.d708401100188565504.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lake Natron ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Natron-Ngorongoro.d6352462.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ndutu Lake ](https://expedia.com/Ndutu-Lake-Tanzania.d553248621572506833.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lake Magadi ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Magadi-Ngorongoro.d553248622007271076.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lake Masek ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Masek-Ngorongoro.d553248621572506835.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano ](https://expedia.com/Ol-Doinyo-Lengai-Volcano-Ngorongoro.d553248621532481523.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Engare Sero Gorge ](https://expedia.com/Engare-Sero-Gorge-Ngorongoro.d553248622007271025.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lake Empakaa ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Empakaa-Ngorongoro.d851727337031655424.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Serengeti National Park ](https://expedia.com/Serengeti-National-Park-Tanzania.d6128668.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Central Serengeti ](https://expedia.com/Central-Serengeti-Tanzania.d850305419982163968.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lake Eyasi ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Eyasi-Arusha-Region.d708400830660419584.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Maswa Game Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Maswa-Game-Reserve-Simiyu.d850516869426286592.Vacation-Attraction)

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