Safari to Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro
is a range of dramatic volcanoes,
to the south of Serengeti
romantic mountain homeland of the Maasai people
The Ngorongoro Highlands is a dramatic range of volcanic mountains that straddles the Great Rift Valley escarpment in Northern Tanzania.
The vast majority of safaris through this part of the world drive up and over the Ngorongoro Highlands when travelling between Lake Manyara in the south and Serengeti in the north, usually via the famous Ngorongoro Crater.
Being a highland area, Ngorongoro experiences much higher rainfall and much lower temperatures than the surrounding plains, so seasonality can be a serious issue.
If you are simply passing through to stop by the Ngorongoro Crater then the wildlife viewing and general conditions are relatively reliable year round and the timing of your visit is far more likely to be dictated by the seasonality of the surrounding safari areas, especially Serengeti.
However if you’re planning a longer stay, perhaps including various hiking and trekking options, then the best time of year is generally considered to be the Jun-Oct dry season.
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Situated immediately to the south of Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater is a mind-bogglingly amazing place, packed with wildlife year round.
Guest accommodation is in a diverse range of camps and lodges, offering a range of safari, active and cultural activities.
But there are significant traffic issues.
a truly epic location
Situated 10 km to the southeast of the Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu is an area of fabulous rural scenery centred on a busy agricultural town.
Guest accommodation is in some lovely farmhouse lodges, offering a wide range of cultural, active and safari experiences.
gorgeous rural scenery
Adjacent to the main crater, Ngorongoro North is a remarkably little-visited upland area.
This part of the highlands contains the mysterious Empakai Crater and a superb trekking trail all the way down to Lake Natron.
epic hiking with Maasai
Adjacent to the main crater, Ngorongoro South is a little-visited upland area which contains some fabulous scenery.
There are several interesting Maasai villages, where wild camping is permitted and a superb hiking trail down into the southcentral part of the Serengeti.
seriously off the beaten track
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