Ngorongoro Conservation Area · 1–2 days
A vast volcanic caldera with resident wildlife on the floor. Most guests descend for one full morning, which is enough for a remarkable day.
Highlights
- Big Five country on the crater floor
- Black rhino sightings are more reliable here than on the plains
- Highland forest on the rim
Wildlife
Black rhino
Lion
Flamingo
Buffalo
Elephant
Hyena
A simple shape for the days
- Dawn descent onto the crater floor.
- Picnic and a full circuit of the lakes and herds.
- Afternoon climb back to the rim, then toward Arusha or the Serengeti.
