Zebras, wildebeests, and flamingos in the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Ngorongoro Crater Safari: Wildlife & Lava

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Countries Visited

Tanzania

Places Visited

Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha, Mount Lengai Volcano, Lake Natron

Suggested Duration

7 Days

There is quite simply no way to gain greater intimacy with the bush than on foot. This week-long tour of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area provides intrepid hikers with an unprecedented wilderness experience as they hike through the crater’s many regions. Follow ancient farming trails between numerous Maasai villages, before eventually summiting an active volcano for panoramic views of the plateau and the crater floor. This journey provides unparalleled and deeply personal opportunities to not...

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Trip Highlights

  • Embark on a game drive across the crater floor, coming face to face with one of the densest populations of lions on the continent
  • Obtain a unique and in-depth understanding of the Ngorongoro region, exploring the many craters, plateaus, and active volcanos
  • Climb the slopes of the active Mount Lengai Volcano, looking down on the vast plains below as lava bubbles feet mere away
  • Camp on the outskirts of an authentic Maasai village, observing cultural performances
  • Venture into the untouched corners of the Ngorongoro Highlands, witnessing the landscape from rarely visited vantage points

Starting Price

$4,202 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

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  • Some or all activities and tours
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Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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