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  • August 6, 2018
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Elewana SkySafari – Tanzania 8 Day Luxury Air Safari

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  • Anjali Dhatwalia
  • April 26, 2018
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Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

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  • February 8, 2018
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Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

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  • February 6, 2018
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Ngorongoro Crater Camp, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

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  • January 29, 2018
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Entamanu Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

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  • Anjali Dhatwalia
  • January 26, 2018
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About Ngorongoro Crater


If you want to experience, the best of wildlife at one place than visiting Ngorongoro Crater will surely give you the same. Viewing all the big 5 in a single day is a usual pattern of this National Park. What adds more to the beauty of seeing these amazing animals is a high crater wall that stands tall at 600 m high.

Wildlife


The best wildlife viewing in Africa is offered here in Ngorongoro Crater National Park. All the big 5 are easily seen here and Black Rhinos are easy to spot. More than 500 species of birds are available here. Lake Magadi is home to large flocks of flamingo.

Best Time to Visit


The altitude of Ngorongoro Crater varies from 1,009 to 3,645 m and that is the main reason why there is a huge difference between day and nights in Ngorongoro Crater. Afternoons are pleasant but nights can be freezing. A temperature drop of 6.5°C is felt at climb of every 1000 m. The dry season is from June to October, day temperature is around 19°C but nights are very cold. Wet season is from November to May, temperature ranges from 23°C to 6°C.

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Park fees are included in every Chalo Africa itinerary.

Park Essentials


Size264 sq km
CountryTanzania
Getting ThereYou can reach this Park by a road drive from Arusha.
Nearest AirportKilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

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    Where to Stay in Ngorongoro Crater

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    Safari Tours in Ngorongoro Crater

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