Ngorongoro Crater Small Group Tours & Trips

348 Ngorongoro Crater trips. Tours from 159 tour companies. 167 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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5 Day Adventure Tours - Joining Group
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Experience more of Tanzania and the African culture by touring the country in a private 4x4 with a knowledgeable guide.
  • Explore the wildlife-filled Serengeti.
  • Explore the rugged terrain of Tarangire
  • Descend into the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater
  • Elegant and cosy tented camps for a memorable experience.
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Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Hiking & Walking

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"We spent seven days on our safari across Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and we had the best experience with Brilliant Adventures and Safaris. We had heard a lot of horror stories about safari companies swindling foreigners in Tanzania so honestly, we were quite unsure of how our experience would be, but Brilliant Adventures just made it brilliant."

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Wildebeest Migration Tracking Safari  with  Accommodation near the Migration
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, High Adventure

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"Really amazing trip and will forever be in my heart, made absolutely beautiful memories that I will cherish. The group was amazing and Allen's expertise and knowledge is truly wonderful. What a gem! We had a wonderful group with a lot of excited people and we really enjoyed ourselves. The staff goes above and beyond to make it the perfect experience!"

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3 Days Tanzania Safari - Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Birding, Photography, High Adventure, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"Really amazing trip and will forever be in my heart, made absolutely beautiful memories that I will cherish. The group was amazing and Allen's expertise and knowledge is truly wonderful. What a gem! We had a wonderful group with a lot of excited people and we really enjoyed ourselves. The staff goes above and beyond to make it the perfect experience!"

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Custom Designed Trip
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Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
3 Days Tanzania Safari - Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Tarangire National Park
  • Visit Lake Manyara National Park
  • Ngorongoro is one of the 8 Wonders of the World

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Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Really amazing trip and will forever be in my heart, made absolutely beautiful memories that I will cherish. The group was amazing and Allen's expertise and knowledge is truly wonderful. What a gem! We had a wonderful group with a lot of excited people and we really enjoyed ourselves. The staff goes above and beyond to make it the perfect experience!"

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Tanzania Walking Safari - Pre Tour Extension
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Experience game drives at Lake Manyara National Park
  • Discover Ngorongoro Crater
  • Visit Serengeti National Park

Themes

Safari, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Our Azores trip was excellent except for a bit of rain :-); The volcano hikes were spectacular and the side trip notes were very helpful. Doing the volcano hikes was fantastic, especially being high enough to see the Atlantic Ocean to the south and the north, beautiful! We also enjoyed the beach walks and walking to town from our hotel, Santa Barbara Eco Hotel. We stayed at the Santa Barbara Eco Hotel which was excellent. The room, property, pool and spa and services were all excellent. We enjoyed meals everyday at their restaurant which where all excellent. A very relaxing and restful and comfortable hotel. The restaurant at the Santa Barbara Eco Hotel is excellent as is there sister property, The White House, were we enjoyed a spectacular sunset and dinner one night. Your selection of this company “Singular Resorts” is a very good choice. We have been using Intura Travel / Walk Inn Provence since 2014 and will use you again in the future. I have recommended you to family and friends and will continue to do so. You have excellent information and support for travelers. Fantastic trip to the Azores, it was a highlight of our vacation to Portugal."

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8 Day Tanzania Adventure Safaris
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • 8 Day Tanzania Adventure Safaris
  • You will see a big number of wildlife and you might be able to see massive herds of African Elephants in Tarangire and the Great Migration in Serengeti Plains.
  • Explore Arusha town which is a gateway to the Northern Safari circuit
  • Game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Spot the ""big 5"" in a 4x4 specially buit for safari
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Birding, Education / Learning, Photography, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"We had a fantastic Safari with Geoff. Highly recommend asking for him to be your driver through Dusty Roads. He was incredibly knowledgeable, could spot not just the big animals everyone comes to Tanzania to see but also incredible bird, and small wildlife as well. On Safari you will be in the truck for a looonngg time so having an incredible driver like Geoff will guarantee you an awesome experience."

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Tanzania Comfort Camps & Lodges Safari
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Tarangire National Park, Enjoy your first game drive in safari vehicles
  • See the Serengeti National Park is the world’s last great wildlife refuge as it contains an estimated three million large animals
  • Explore the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact crater in the world
  • See the incredible different habitats contain over 30,000 animals – including elephants, warthogs, flamingoes, magnificent birdlife, the rare black rhinoceros and all the predatory cats

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Family Friendly, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I booked with Expect in Africa for our honeymoon in Tanzania and had the most amazing experience! Lawrence put together an excellent itinerary for us over 17 days. We started in Stone Town, Zanzibar then flew over to the mainland where we went on safari in Tarangire National Park, Ngorogoro Crater, and the Serengeti, and we also got to see the wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River in the northern Serengeti. Our safari guide Joseph was amazing and so knowledgable about the areas we went and all the animals! We also did a day hike at Mount Kilimanjaro which was such a cool experience. After that, we went back to Zanzibar and stayed in Nungwi for some relaxation and also did a Zanzibar spice tour. We loved all of the lodges and hotels we stayed at, and everyone we met from Expect in Africa was so friendly. Every part of the trip was so great, and we made so many memories that we'll have for a lifetime. I would definitely recommend Expect in Africa to anyone going to Tanzania!"

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Classic Tanzania Safari
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Wilderness adventure in Tarangire
  • Sundowners around your campfire
  • Birding in Tanzania's Lake Manyara
  • Safari in Ngorongoro Crater
  • Luxury camping in the Serengeti

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Birding, National Parks

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East Africa Highlights
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park

Highlights

  • Meet Kenyan Maasai warriors, visit a Maasai village that champions women’s health and spend time with a Hadzabe community in Tanzania to see how their ancient culture exists today.
  • Venture into the incredible Masai Mara National Reserve for a full day of game drive in 4WDs, in both the morning and the afternoon. This gives you the best possible chance to spot the amazing wildlife that calls this place home.
  • Explore the Serengeti National Park in depth, with two early morning and two late afternoon game drives through this spectacular wildlife arena.
  • Safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in an open roof 4WD for a chance to see the endangered black rhinoceros.
  • Spend all your time looking for wildlife and soaking up the atmosphere – with a local crew and cook on hand, you’ll be free to focus on the good stuff.
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Overland Journeys

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"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Tanzania Cultural and Wildlife Experience
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Private Guided
Why we love them
They craft immersive experiences showcasing the beauty of national parks in Tanzania and beyond, going off the beaten path.
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Tarangire National Park- Home of Elephants
  • Datoga tribe cultural Tour- Learn how to make tradition weapons
  • Lake Eyasi (Walking tour) around the lake
  • Hadzabe Cultural Tour (Bushmen)- Hunt with bushmen
  • Ngorongoro Crater- One of the wonder of the World
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"This 6-day safari was an absolute dream! We got to see the Big Five, and our guide, Noel, was incredible. Everything from the accommodations to the game drives was spectacular. Thank you for this amazing experience!"

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Kenya & Tanzania Adventure
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Rift Valley, Zanzibar

Highlights

  • Enjoy game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park searching for endangered rhinos
  • Explore the Masai Mara a grassland teaming with wildlife
  • See wildlife in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Visit the exotic spice island of Zanzibar and chill out on the coast

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks

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"The booking process for my forthcoming trip to Peru on the Salkantay trek in November went very smoothly"

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6 Days Best of Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara national park
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
Their personalized approach to creating bespoke itineraries and authentic immersive African safari experiences.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Wildlife viewing in Tarangire
  • Game drives in Serengeti
  • Explore Ngorongoro crater
  • Bird watching
  • Visit Lake Manyara

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Birding, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"We had an amazing trip with Africa adventure vacations. We loved the guide Ceasar and communication with Robert and Ashiraf was outstanding. The ultimate goal for this safari was chimp and gorilla tracking but also a wildlife safari in Murchison falls, queen Elizabeth and lake mburo national park was rewarding. If are to book this safari, please don't miss out the night game drives. The lodges are super nice and blend with nature. Buffalo safari lodge was outstanding, the views, food and service was unmatched. In short, we didn't regret booking with AAV"

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Serengeti Wildlife Experience
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Rift Valley, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Zanzibar

Highlights

  • Landscapes, lakes & craters of the Great Rift Valley
  • Incredible game-viewing in world-famous reserves
  • Comfortable camps in the heart of the parks

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Ngorongoro Crater Reviews & Ratings

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May 2022

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For a dream vacation, trust Lappet Faced Safaris!

Fransisco organized a private safari for our family of 7 (5 children aged 2-12) to Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro, Serengeti NP, with a follow-on stay in Zanzibar. This wa...

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Anonymous

Mar 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Great trip!

It was a great trip, wonderful to see the animals in their natural habitat. Some long days of driving but well worth it in the end. Erellah was great leader, poi...

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Anonymous

Mar 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Kenya & Tanzania Safari Adventure Aug 17

Although we had previously visited Kenya six years ago (on the Gorillas and Masai Mara trip) we had never seen the wildebeest crossing so I had really hoped to be ...

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Anonymous

Mar 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Kenya & Tanzania safari adventure Aug 17

Saw all the infamous National parks & so much awesome wildlife, too numerous to mention. Great group, relaxing tour pace & even the camping was great! The w...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Tailor made. Ref Charlie Potter

See above Spotting the kill Not applicable. All camp staff were excelle...

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Ngorongoro Crater Tour Selection Trips

  • For Ngorongoro, a customized four-wheel, open-topped Land Cruiser and an experienced guide are musts.
  • When choosing a tour operator, consider the lodging offered. Several lodges on the rim are quite luxurious, with fine locations and sweeping views, while farther from the crater there are tented camps and reconverted farms with cottages that convey a sense of history, both colonial and tribal.
  • Look for itineraries that include Olduvai Gorge, a bumpy 90-minute drive from Ngorongoro Crater. It’s the preeminent paleo-anthropological site in this end of the Great Rift Valley -- where Louis and Mary Leakey’s discovery of hominid bones, fossils and tools put East Africa on the map as the Cradle of Mankind, dating back 3.75 million years.
  • High season begins in January and runs through September, but it is interrupted by long periods in March, April and May when the rainy season makes the roads even more frightful.

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