Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
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  • Monica
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A place I would like to return to
    The place has an extraordinary location, the people are very friendly. The room was very nice, it also had beautiful red flowers. The safari in the Crater is highly recommended, we saw the Rhino. The hotel manager Liz was very nice and very attentive, as was Chef Tara.It was an exciting experience. My husband and I really enjoyed it. I can't wait to return.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 6, 2023
  • Heriety A
    Ireland9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best Tanzania Safari with Nafika Tours
    The safari tour arranged by Nafika Tours agent was exceptional in every way. Our guide, Joseph , did an amazing job at showing us the diversity and richness of the wildlife in the NgoroNgoro and Serengeti National Parks. We came face to face with elephants and lions, approached giraffes, hippos, flamingos and leopards, and spotted eagles on high trees and a rhino among a group of buffalos. Zebras, wildebeest and gazelles were a constant feature of the landscape. Among all this, Joseph mixed cultural lessons and enjoyable drives, and topped it off with a visit to a Masai village. With him we experienced everything that we hoped for and much more, including an evening surrounded by a family of lion mums and cubs, and two wildebeest river crossings among crocodiles! Lastly, the Safari vehicle and accomodations were superb, from a balcony view spanning the Serengeti to a shower under the stars, Nafika Tours made this visit to Tanzania the experience of a lifetime. High recommend to everyone.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 10, 2023
  • pablo p
    Spain8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Best Place
    After climbing mount kilimanjaro we decided to do a day safari in ngorongoro with oscar Tanzania Escapade.The whole experience was extremely amazing.So many animals to see.This a truly unique place and i would advice others to pay a visit here. Great place for taking photos. Our guide saul from TANZANIA ESCAPADE was very knowleagable and friendly. I highly recommend oscar and his team +255 652 790 680,Very nice luxury jeep
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written October 11, 2023
  • Louise
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great viewpoints & plenty of wildlife
    As we were reading from other travelers that the crater sometimes gets covered in clowds and does not always offer great views from the top, we hesitated if the crater hike will be worth it but eventually decided to book it and it was amazing!!! Before sunrise we got up for a quick coffee and a snack. It was quite cold so i brought liner gloves and a hat to keep warm. A ranger guided us along the crater ridge when the sun came out. It was a clear day so we had some stunning views of the crater and spotted some rhinos at a distance. It was a mostly gentle hike that takes you to some view points on your way inside the crater. The hike took about 2 hours but its not about speed but rather to embrace the atmosphere. We met our guide inside the crater where we continued our safari. Everything was perfectly orgsnized by Frank, Sabas and Deborah from Tanzania Horizon Safaris
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 14, 2023
  • Pity D
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania
    We didn't know in advance what to expect from wildlife in a crater. It was an unexpected, special and wonderful experience. Here we were able to spot the black rhino that we were missing in our list of the big five :-) Our driver and guide Freddy ensured that we could take the most beautiful photos of the amazing nature and wildlife of Tanzania. We are very grateful to him for all the effort he made for us.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written October 17, 2023
  • Ranger_ofthe_North
    Abbottabad, Pakistan252 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ngorongoro is a site to behold: Expansive, serene, very remote and very attractive
    We visited the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the Ngorongoro Crater (or Caldera if one wishes to be geologically correct). The distance from the nearest metal road and city lodge is not much, if we measure in kilometres but by hours or by travel fatigue is significant. The views from the top of the crater are beautiful: it is impressively big, and has sifnificant presence. Tourism traffic is also a lot. Facilities for picnic or enjoying facilities for stay are quite good. One is able to stay at any of the camps or lodges. These are expensive, but worth every penny they charge. The tourist 4x4s that are in use are quite comfortable. The drivers are very civilized and co-operative. The overall tuning of the region is tourism oriented, and the experience was, all in all, very enjoyable.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 23, 2023
  • NATURE AND CULTURE EXPERIENCE
    Arusha, Tanzania21 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A place with wonders!
    Our guests cherished an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Ngorongoro Crater. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of wildlife and nature, they were enthralled by the diverse array of animals that called this natural wonder home. With every glance, they witnessed the harmonious coexistence of lions, elephants, zebras, and countless other species. The vast expanse of the crater provided a mesmerizing backdrop, making their safari adventure truly magical. Guided by our founder and expert guide Felix, they ventured into this ecological paradise, creating memories that will forever be etched in their hearts. The Ngorongoro Crater became more than a destination; it became a soul-stirring journey, leaving our guests in awe of the wonders of the natural world.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled on business
    Written October 28, 2023
  • Mathew M
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Outstanding safari Service with the best Nafika Tours
    As someone who travels extensively for work and leisure, I utilize a great deal of tours and hospitality organizations. Nafika Tours local agency based in Arusha and Moshi is the best tour agencies I have ever used. From the very beginning, Voice at Nafika Tours was quick at responding and provided a clear itinerary with transparent pricing of what was and was not included in the tour. Also, He was extremely fast at replying to any inquiry and was always very courteous, kind and professional. Upon our arrival at the airport in Tanzania, we were met by our lovely driver Joachim, He took care of every single thing for us and we felt very welcomed. The service that Joseph our safari guide demonstrated was nothing short of extraordinary. He asked what we wanted to see and made sure the tour truly was tailored for a private, personal experience. The lodging, vehicle provided, food and drinks on the tour were all incredible. Also, the amount of wildlife we saw on our tour was impressive. If you want to take a safari in Tanzania, do not waste your time—simply contact Nafika Tours for a great experience with competitive pricing.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 29, 2023
  • veronicah J
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fabulous experience with Habari Adventure
    My fiancé and I booked 4days Safari with Habari Adventure, and it has been an absolutely amazing experience. He had two big goals for our first Safari and trip to Africa: see the rhino; and see the crater. Our driver/guide Hillary almost ten years of experience as a guide, fulfil all our desire and made sure we completed all two goals in just 2 days, and leaving the rest of our safari free to explore all the best places Hillary can recommend. His knowledge of the Tanzanian parks is so impressive that other guides even from other companies stop and ask him for directions and tips multiple times every day. Beyond being a great guide, Hillary is also a wonderful and caring human. It's easy to tell he cares about the animals, his clients, and everyone around him. Beyond Hillary, Habari Adventure as a whole has also been wonderful. Our first interactions were with Caroline who scheduled our trip. I have a serious food allergy and Caroline made sure that every lodge knew about my allergy and that all meals were safe for me. They also appear to provide the best service during the safaris. While others companies had their clients eating lunch on the ground, Habari provides full chairs, tables, plates/bowls, silverware, and wineglasses whereby the wine Habari included with our lunches. I may not be the most traveled person, but I've been to 9 countries on some serious adventures, and Habari Adventure is right at the top in providing the best trip experience. As an added benefit, they are truly locally owned they are not owned by a foreign family, even second generation, and all the money you spend stays in the Tanzanian economy. Always use a truly local company if you can, especially when the service is as good or better than the competition. If you're going on a safari, I truly cannot recommend Habari Adventure enough. They provide more than your expectation in any trip they organize. Highly recommended Habari Adventure for your Outdoor activities while you’re in Tanzania and never be disappointed
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 10, 2023
  • Consolata M
    Luxembourg City, Luxembourg8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely Recommended
    This park is uniquely beautiful and we definitely recommend it. The views and the amount of wildlife inside the crater are simply exceptional. We saw lions (in a honeymoon), buffaloes, serval, jackals, zebras, wildebeests, ostriches, hippos, elephants, warthogs and so many other animals with exception of elusive rhinos. Thanks to our guide Beatus for his great knowledge and experience about wildlife. Thanks to Angelino Adventures for the perfect arrangement of the trip.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 21, 2023
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joselyn
Seattle, WA3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020
My Husband ,my sister in law and i did a 7 days safari with Ungitours planned by Faiza . Laurent as a driver guide we started Lake Manyara we spent a night at Serena lodge good view of lake Manyara from our room we were warmly welcomed by the stuff,3nights in Serengeti in Chachero camp ,1night in Ngorongoro crater at Sopa lodge and our last day of safari at Tarangire park our experience was fabulous from the stat to the finish Lurent was very professional knowledgeable he showed us every corner of the parks , his knowledge of the flora and fauna and Tanzania was remarkable . we had unforgettable experience and the offer was affordable we highly recommend going with Ungitours
Written December 3, 2020
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Thank you for coming! Visit us again and share this experience with your friends and family
Written January 2, 2021
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PHABIAN
Uganda12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
We took a private family tour carefully planned by our journey designer Edgar where he's taken into account all our requests and exceptions. He's been pivotal in designing the right route, what to see, what to expect for a family of safari seekers at the "elementary" level.

This is quite critical since what you see is assessed by what you expected in the first place. Me and my 3 kids (16, 19 and 10 years old) traveled with 8 days with Mgalaa Expeditions and the experience was unique for the 4 of us. The kids still ask about the driver, John and it was one month ago.

The trip was planned only with 2 month in advance and the prompt reply of my emails was the key for everything being possible.
Everything was very organized, since day one, picking at airport, till returning back to it.
John the driver was very experienced and full of patience to handle with high drive kids and their stubborn "things".. He really knew how to adequate the logistic of 5 days full time safari with young kids!

About the Safari itself, it was an amazing experience, with John knowledge, it seems we were inside national geographic episode. We had very lucky and saw everything what was expected.
We could think 8 days of Safari it's hard specially with kids of this age, but even with the youngster, 8 days passed without noticing For that, besides the guide/driver, it
has contributed all the wonderful organization of Mgalaa Expeditions, and their unique safari, the lodge is very nice cline and net.

At the end I may say: 5 STARS for you, Edgar and your guide John
and share my son's last day comment: "it seems we began only yesterday and it was already finishing? I want to return on the dry season!"

I strongly recommend for anyone who wishes a "boutique" safari experience to have a word with Mgalaa Expeditions to doing anything upfront. its Exellent.!
Written October 27, 2021
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Chloe H
Dubai, United Arab Emirates6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
Amazing. The crater, unsurprisingly, is breathtaking from birds eye view (you will cross it by helicopter during the internal flights to get to the Serengeti). You can do an easy hike along the top of the crater to get some more astonishing views. Once inside, it is hard to appreciate the magnificence of this unique crater, and anyways you will be too busy marvelling at all the wildlife; hyenas, buffalos, hippos, rhino, elephants, lions, serval, zebra, wildebeest, flamingos, ostrich, etc. We were so lucky and grateful to have spotted a rhino (the first sighting of one in the crater that week) and we also spotted a serval which, although not rare, are hard to find according to our guide. The diversity of fauna is amazing and you could spend all day there. We did a one day safari in the Crater which is enough, depending on how keen one is to spot a rhino. The biggest downfall is that the crater gets very busy and packed with lots of other safari cars. I think we were about 20 cars all lined up to get a peak at the rhino in the distance and some cars were overtaking, being rude despite the heavy presence of rangers in the Crater. However, your guide will be used to this and will advise to leave early in the morning to get there early which I definitely recommend and also just advise to be patient that day because it is so worth it!!!
Written April 16, 2020
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billjord
Idaho Falls, ID2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020
When i was started thinking about climbing Kilimanjaro i was recommended by a friend to use Ungitours and was the best decision . We did lemosho route 7days we summitted on the New Year eve but safari and Kili climb ungitours exceeded our expectation i can't recommend Ungitours enough from meeting us at the Airport to departure was superb. The Kili crew was professional without them we wouldn't reach at Uhuru Peak. They wore mask & sanitizer all the time when we reached at the camp everything was ready we ate well everybody was helping us the guide told us alot about Kilimanjaro and Tanzanoa culture.
On the summit night we were 3 guides and 5 of us everyone was supportive on that challenging night was hard but not so hard sin e we have been training and climbing mountains before.we finished our stay in Tanzania with 4dats safari in ngorongoro and serengeti was very nice we saw wildebeest in Ndutu giving birth , rhinos in ngorongoro all the bug fice we wished we had more time to spend in Serengeti great experinece with Kanti he was amazing guide very very beautiful landscape in serengeti and ngorongoro all the beautiful animals it was worthy visiting not to forget hot picnic lunches with wine and soft drinks.
Ungitours is an excellent company . Asante sana.
Written February 22, 2021
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Luke Harvey
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021
In early February 2021 Habari Adventure took our group of 5 safely to the summit and back again via the Lemosho route.
Our crew was so well organized, happy and cheerful. The food was plentiful and tasty (I don't know how they do it up on the mountain!). They went out of their way to help us in any way they could.
We all felt so safe and taken care of and we made to the top around sunrise.. Honestly everything was extraordinary.
For those thinking about hiking Kilimanjaro, I strongly advise to DO IT! Better yet, do it with this local company. The company sure keeps their promise and they will go with their scheduled day of departure even if there's only ONE person joining the hike
I’d definitely recommend Habari Adventure to anyone booking in the future.

After Kilimanjaro we did 3 day safari, this was also brilliant especially the Ngorongoro crater. It is difficult to describe what you feel here other that to say it is a spiritual experience. Nature here is just amazing. And to have so many different areas in one crater...it is beyond belief. We saw, lions, elephants, zebra, water buffalo, jackals, hyenas, rhino and it was breathtaking!!! I truly will miss being here and long to come back again.
To all the porters, toilet crew, waiters, cooks, assistant guides and head guide - THANK YOU.
Written February 27, 2021
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isabela
New York City, NY5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Me and my husband we had lovely safari with Ungitours with the help of Faiza. We spent 5days exploring Kenya, Amboseli National park, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, a trip to the elephant orphanage and our lunch at giraffe manor in Nairobi the guide was awesome as they were extremely professional the entire time, we flew to Serengeti on arrival we were picked by Laurent a skilled Guide, we spend 3days in Serengeti then Ngorongoro and Tarangire we were lucky to see Big 5, fantastic landscape, our safari vehicle, accommodation, food both Kenya and Tanzania were exceptional lunches with wine, sundowner with snacks. Overall an excellent guide and trip well organized and planned worthy every penny.
Written August 21, 2020
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Parasaks
Mombasa, Kenya182 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020 • Family
From the view point on top- it looks like a wash basin. Stunning views and binoculars are a must to carry.

The view point and picnic place has clean toilets. Be careful at the picnic place because the birds can snatch your sandwich right out of your hand. I would recommend eating in your touring van as opposed to having an open air sit down picnic.

The game is dispersed and you can easily go round the set tracks in the hope of catching all of them. The binoculars will help for animals far from the set tracks as going off road is prohibited.

4-6 hrs is enough at the park.

If you see the rihno here ...you are lucky. Probably easier to see them here rather than the Serengeti.
Written January 1, 2021
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Written January 2, 2021
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Mike
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021
Bantu Pori was immensely helpful during these uncertain times. They communicated often and were very transparent. They also made rescheduling of our safari a complete breeze and stress free. We were unable to take our trip to Tanzania last year because no flights were available due to Covid-19 country restriction.

A big shout out to our safari guide and the entire team involved for organizing our entire Tanzania Safari itinerary for us, since we were first-timers for a safari, they ensured that our trip covered what we wanted and made excellent recommendations.

Thank you so much for organizing our 7 days itinerary for Tanzania. It was a trip of a lifetime. We had a spectacular time. The game drives were exquisite and we couldn’t have been more pleased with the safari. We enjoyed Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. Truly five star destinations.

The lodges/camps that you booked for us were beyond our expectations and so were the staff at each of the lodges/camps. We couldn’t have done this trip without your detailed planning, organization and expertise!! Thank you for discussing all the details with us and customizing the trip for us. We really appreciated your attention to detail and your willingness to chat with us over the phone to alleviate any of our concerns. We knew we were in good hands and that made us feel at ease throughout our trip.

Thank you for organizing this entire itinerary for us and making excellent recommendations. We hope that you and everyone at Bantu Pori are staying safe during these difficult times.

Absolutely fabulous customer service even in a time of such uncertainty, I am so pleased we booked with you!!
Written January 24, 2021
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Road08655322734
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
This trip was planned for 4 months because of the holidays, it was no mistake that we chose Habari Adventure for our first trip to Tanzania. Thanks to Habari Adventure they real went through this with us and made our dreams come true!

Stan the man, gave very good suggestions on our itinerary, always responded fast to all our enquiries which made us worry-free before the trip.

We could see the big fives, great migration, riving crossing and all wanted animals during the trip. Our tour guide Hillary helped us capture all the special moments of the animals & birds. He drove us to the most appropriate positions to see the animals and take the photos. He provided much information about the wildlife. He further fine-tuned our plan based on actual situation so that we could enjoy our safari with good weather and amazing sunrise.

Hillary took good care of us during the whole trip, hot lunch every day. He listened to our needs patently and tried to meet it. All of us give him 5 star” rating same as for Habari Adventure.

One thing made us feel impressive and warm was that we mentioned one kind of soft drink was good, Hillary prepared it for us for the whole trip. We needed hot water during game drive, he would coordinate with hotels to prepare for us. Every little thing counted for much.

Particular highlights were seeing many lions and elephants in the Serengeti, witnessing the great migration of the wildebeests, and the absolutely gorgeous drive through the ngorngoro crater, as well as hunting with the bushmen tribesmen and learning about their life. Highly recommend Habari Adventure and Hillary for your dream of Safari!

I would highly recommend this trip to everyone!

Big love to my guides for this trip and I’m definitely coming back!
Written August 14, 2023
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Dominique G
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
We left our hotel in Arusha in our Dolphin Tours & Safaris 4x4 Land Cruiser for a 2 day trip at 07:30 in the morning to Tarangere National park and Ngorongoro Crater with an overnight in a lodge on the rim of the crater. After a beautiful ride through Tarangere National park spotting elephants, Masai giraffes, impala’s, and many other animals, we stopped at the picnic area to have lunch.
After lunch, we proceeded towards our lodge located on the Ngorongoro crater rim.
We stopped at a viewpoint and were blown away by the view of the crater with a beautiful sunset as a bonus.
The next day we went down into the crater and we could not believe our eyes; within half an hour we spotted lions, rhino’s and herds of elephants thanks to the trained eyes of our excellent driver, guide and spotter, Vincent. The variety of animals and species that we have seen there is truly unbelievable and makes the Ngorongoro crater a unique place to visit not to be compared with any other place I’ve seen so far in Africa. The crater is very green at this time of the year (rain season) which makes it easy to see every animal from quite a close distance because there is plenty of grass for them to eat. After lunch at one of the picnic areas along a little lake with hippo’s swimming around, we set course back to our hotel in Arusha with the impression that we had just awakened from a dream!
I can’t thank Dolphin Tours & Safaris enough for this magical experience and the perfect organization. I can really recommend these guys to everyone. And to Vincent; our driver, guide and spotter: you are the best!
Written May 5, 2021
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Thank you for your great review
Written May 23, 2021
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