Ngorongoro
Want to see the Big 5 in one day? Head to the Ngorongoro Crater along the Eastern Great Rift Valley.
Formed millions of years ago, the extinct volcanic caldera is one of Tanzania’s best safari destinations. The crater walls are 400 to 600 meters high and have created a unique environment for flora and fauna to thrive with little human intervention.
Here you’ll find the endangered black rhino, predators, and almost every other animal you would want to see on a game drive.
Ngorongoro Crater highlights
- Big 5
- Black rhino sightings
- Maasai villages
Ngorongoro Crater facts
- Entrance Fee: $70 USD for non-East African citizens
- Best Time to Visit: June to October for wildlife sights and November to May for birding.
- Common Wildlife Sightings: Black rhino, wildebeest, elephant, cheetah, lion, hyena, leopard, zebra, bat-eared fox
- Nearby Attractions: Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro














