Ngorongoro
Safari - Safaris in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
The Ngorongoro Crater Safaris Conservation Area
stretches from the Karatu Highlands to the Serengeti
and covers an area of around 8300 sq km. Ngorongoro
Crater was formed by the same immense geological
upheavals as the Great Rift Valley, Ngorongoro
Safaris was once a mountain as high as Kilimanjaro.
About 3 million years ago, it blew up, covering the
Serengeti in ash. The Ngorongoro crater floor sank
leaving the rim to form a natural enclosure 2,285
metres high.
While on a Ngorongoro Safari the most amazing
experience is viewing the crater for the first time.
As drop slowly Crater through mountain forests you
will feel it getting colder and colder. Eventually you
reach the rim, and dropping sharply off in front of
you is Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy the Ngorongoro
wildlife safari.
Ngorongoro Crater is the best self-contained safari
destination in the world. The world's largest unbroken
caldera, it is often referred to as the 'Garden of
Eden'. The rich pasture and permanent water of the
crater floor shelters a large population of animals.
In fact, the crater floor is one of the most densely
crowded game areas in the world and is home to about
30,000 animals. The open grassland makes it easy to
police, so it is also a stronghold for endangered
species like black rhino and cheetah.
Ngorongoro Crater:
Ngorongoro
Safari - Safaris in Ngorongoro Crater
Detailed
Ngorongorngoro Crater Itinerary
8 Days Ngorongoro -
Serengeti - Tarangire Lodge Safari
Day 1 Nairobi
Kenya Airways scheduled flight from Heathrow.
Day 2 Nairobi/Arusha/
Ngorongoro Safaris
Drive to Kilimanjaro. After lunch in Arusha drive to
the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge and overnight.
Day 3 Arusha / Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Visit a Masai Village, have lunch and visit the
crater, exploring this unique ecosystem. Game viewing
at close quarters is possible in the crater and photo
opportunities are excellent (Reverse itinerary may
apply: Crater tour may be in the morning with the
Masia village visit taking place in the afternoon -
this will be confirmed in resort). Overnight Sopa
Lodge in Ngorongoro.
Day 4 Ngorongoro / Serengeti
Drive to Olduvai, the cradle of mankind, before
continuing to the Serengeti slopes for lunch. Enjoy an
afternoon game drive and overnight (approx. 135
miles).
Day 5 Serengeti
A full day in the Serengeti with early morning and
late afternoon game drives in search of resident game.
Overnight Sopa Lodge.
Day 6 Serengeti/Tarangire
Depart for the Rift Valley with lunch of Gibbs Farm en
route to the Tarangire National Park and overnight
Sopa Lodge. Dominated by the silhouettes of Great
Boabob trees this beautiful park is and untouched
haven for wildlife. Overnight Sopa Lodge (approx. 200
miles).
Day 7 Tarangire
Early morning and afternoon game drives exploring the
1000 square miles of Tarangire.
Day 8
Tarangire/Nairobi
After breakfast transfer to Arusha and fly to Nairobi
for your Kenya Airways flight to Heathrow arriving
next day. Alternatively you may wish to extend your
holiday on the Kenya Coast, Zanzibar or in Selous.
Ngorongoro Safaris:
Flights as per detailed itinerary.
Important note: This safari is subject to a minimum
number of passengers.
Children under 7 are not accepted on the Ngorongoro
Safari. Baggage allowance on flights to Selous is 15
kg.
On occasion the ultimate Tanzania and Ngorongoro
safaris may be operated in a different order, in
reverse or alternative lodges used depending on
weather conditions as demand. The descent into
Ngorongoro Crater may be operated by government owned
vehicles. These have just 5 seats and therefore for
this game drive, couples may be split and a window
seat is not guaranteed.
Selous Safari Camp is closed Apr 01-Jun 30.
Upgrades: Available on request.
Meal Plans: mixed meal plan; full breakfast in
Nairobi, full breakfast, lunch and dinner on safari,
all-inclusive
