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Take a trip to Ngorongoro Conservation Area on your Tanzania Vacation
When undertaking a Tanzania safari, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located to the west of Arusha in the Crater Highlands of Tanzania. To the northwest, it adjoins Serengeti National Park and to the south and west are volcanic highlands that include Ngorongoro Crater. Southern and eastern borders run along the Great Rift Valley.
The conservation area was originally part of Serengeti National Park when it was established by the British in 1951. The area was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1979 because it provided protection for wildlife while allowing human habitation, which was unique in Tanzania.
The most famous part of the conservation area is the Ngorongoro Crater. It was formed when a giant volcano exploded and then collapsed around two to three million years ago. The crater hosts some of the highest densities of lions in the world and is a good place to see the endangered black rhino on a Tanzania safari. Wildebeest, zebra, elands and Grant’s and Thompson’s gazelles also live in the crater. The rim hosts leopards, elephants and buffalo. In total, the crater houses a permanent population of more than 30,000 animals.
The Great Migration, one of the most incredible natural phenomena in the world passes through Ngorongoro, moving south in December and then returning north in June, something special to be experienced on a Tanzania vacation.
The Great Migration, one of the most incredible natural phenomena in the world passes through Ngorongoro, moving south in December and then returning north in June, something special to be experienced on a Tanzania vacation.
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Tanzania Odyssey: 2026 Edition
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Arusha, and Mount KilimanjaroTanzania, a tapestry of wildlife and landscapes, invites you to roam its diverse terrains. Witness lions lounging in Ngorongoro and the great migration in the Serengeti.
7 days
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Simba Safari Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Arusha, and Mount KilimanjaroExperience Tanzania on this small group safari. See elephants in Tarangire, tree-climbing lions in Manyara, witness the Serengeti’s wildlife, and explore Ngorongoro Crater.
8 days
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Classic Tanzania: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Arusha, and Mount KilimanjaroVenture into Tanzania’s heart, where the wild encounters your senses. From Lake Manyara’s wildlife to the Serengeti's boundless horizons, unforgettable moments await.
7 days
From US$6,512/p.p.
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Tanzania Great Migration Safari
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Tarangire National ParkFollow the rhythm of the wild on this independent safari through Tanzania, from Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro and the iconic Serengeti’s great migration.
7 days
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Tanzania Odyssey: 2027 Edition
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Arusha, and Mount KilimanjaroExplore Tanzania on a small group safari, where elephant-filled plains, volcanic highlands and Serengeti sunsets reveal the wild at its finest.
7 days
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Signature Tanzania: Ngorongoro & Serengeti Private Reserve
Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation AreaA private-guided safari through Tanzania, from misty crater highlands to remote Serengeti plains, with unrushed game drives and immersive wildlife encounters.
6 days
From US$14,177/p.p.
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Tanzania Tented Camps
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Arusha, and Mount KilimanjaroDiscover Tanzania's wild heart on this safari, staying in luxurious tented camps across Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti amid breathtaking wildlife.
9 days
From US$11,819/p.p.
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Highlights of Tanzania
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha, and Mount KilimanjaroWitness the Big Five and more on this small group safari through Tanzania’s top wildlife spots—Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the iconic Serengeti.
7 days
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Tanzania Odyssey: 2026 Edition
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Arusha, and Mount KilimanjaroTanzania, a tapestry of wildlife and landscapes, invites you to roam its diverse terrains. Witness lions lounging in Ngorongoro and the great migration in the Serengeti.
7 days
From US$5,699/p.p.
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Simba Safari Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Arusha, and Mount KilimanjaroExperience Tanzania on this small group safari. See elephants in Tarangire, tree-climbing lions in Manyara, witness the Serengeti’s wildlife, and explore Ngorongoro Crater.
8 days
From US$4,333/p.p.
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Classic Tanzania: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Arusha, and Mount KilimanjaroVenture into Tanzania’s heart, where the wild encounters your senses. From Lake Manyara’s wildlife to the Serengeti's boundless horizons, unforgettable moments await.
7 days
From US$6,512/p.p.
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Tanzania Great Migration Safari
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Tarangire National ParkFollow the rhythm of the wild on this independent safari through Tanzania, from Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro and the iconic Serengeti’s great migration.
7 days
From US$6,908/p.p.
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Tanzania Odyssey: 2027 Edition
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Arusha, and Mount KilimanjaroExplore Tanzania on a small group safari, where elephant-filled plains, volcanic highlands and Serengeti sunsets reveal the wild at its finest.
7 days
From US$5,549/p.p.
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Signature Tanzania: Ngorongoro & Serengeti Private Reserve
Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation AreaA private-guided safari through Tanzania, from misty crater highlands to remote Serengeti plains, with unrushed game drives and immersive wildlife encounters.
6 days
From US$14,177/p.p.
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Tanzania Tented Camps
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Arusha, and Mount KilimanjaroDiscover Tanzania's wild heart on this safari, staying in luxurious tented camps across Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti amid breathtaking wildlife.
9 days
From US$11,819/p.p.
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Highlights of Tanzania
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha, and Mount KilimanjaroWitness the Big Five and more on this small group safari through Tanzania’s top wildlife spots—Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the iconic Serengeti.
7 days
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What do the experts say?
An ideal first-time itinerary starts in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar. To maximize time, “Sky Safari” packages using small aircraft to fly guests directly between lodges offer breathtaking aerial views of Tanzania’s diverse landscapes as well as convenience.
The people and wildlife are amazing. You always feel safe at the tented camps, even knowing animals are around. The locals treat you with such warmth and respect.
We provide local experiences, manage client expectations, and work with trusted suppliers so travellers feel safe and enjoy every moment of their trip.
Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Park are simply spectacular. There’s no place quite like the massive crater or the migration-covered plains.
Tanzania’s hospitality is incredible. You’ll always feel welcomed, wherever you go.
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Flamingoes flying low in the crater
A Tanzania safari game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
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A zebra in Ngorongoro Crater
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