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Ngorongoro Crater

Tanzania, Tanzania
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Ranked #2 of 115 attractions in Tanzania
Type: Geologic Formations
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Group tours/safari, Backpacking
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Glendale, Arizona
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33 reviews 33 reviews
22 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

No trip to Tanzania is complete without going to the Ngorongoro National Park. It's truly incredible. If you are into geology or biology or just looking at amazing vistas and cool animals, this is the place for you! Be sure that you're guide doesn't go into "restricted areas" as he may have to pay a nice fine...we learned that the... More

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Valby, Denmark
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

My girlfriend and I went on an amazing 4d/3n safari with Warrior Expeditions. We made a custom tour with 2 days in Serengeti and finished off with a day in Ngorongoro, which seemed the easiest and fairly priced with this operator. We saw loads of wildlife including the big five. During the first day in Serengeti we saw a lion... More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

one of the best place to do game drive in tanzania , better in the morning , spend 2 days not just one day that most of the people do

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Athens
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32 reviews 32 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013

Although it has been a while since I have been visiting that place with my kids, the memories are really fresh. Both of my boys (17 and 14 years old today) also remember this travel well (how couldn't they?). After 2000 photoes and over 100 videos we've tasted the absolute experience in a land cruiser of the 70's (those wheels... More

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Cairo, Egypt
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera; it contains one of the most magnificent wildlife reserves in Africa , its allowed for 6 hours per day only and it’s enough to take a full tour around it. One of the unforgettable sights there is to see the black kites snatching the food from the visitors’ hands at the lunch area, that’s... More

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Gottingen, Germany
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

Mambo to all who are looking for an unforgetable, unique trip to Tanzania! I travelled and booked 2 safaris with Everlasting Tanzania Travel to Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Serengeti National Park! They know what they do and they do it best! I was overwhelmed by not only the excellent organisation, but also the personality and passion for the profession they do.... More

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Beijing, China
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260 reviews 260 reviews
152 attraction reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013 via mobile

Ngorongoro (originally Klorongoro before British mispronunciation), means the great hall in Masai) is the most beautiful land I have ever seen. Formed by a Volcanic eruption 20MM years ago, viewing now from above brings to mind visions of a garden paradise. The greens are so green, sky so blue, flora so abundant that it even appears as a different planet... More

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Centurion, South Africa
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

Amazing! A must see for animal lovers, travelers and photographers. Pitty there are NO DVD or video available on this nature wonder.

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San Francisco, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Don't punk out on this one. You've flown half way around the world and paid a bundle. A whole bundle. The fees to get in are something like $100 a person. Pay the extra $150 and drive a rental in there. You'll want a formidable vehicle, but we took a Subaru Forester, so anything with a bit of clearance and... More

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Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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31 reviews 31 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

No question that this is a must go place. However, the best place is still managed by human beings. Do not pay the Rangers in advance if you want to do a walk. They will not show up, and the headquarters will refuse to refund your money. Avoid the dry season (high season). There are plenty of Safari companies in... More

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