Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is located in the Crater Highlands area of Tanzania, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The actual Ngorongoro Crater is a large volcanic caldera, and lies within this area.
The crater area is reputedly home to the highest density of mammalian predators in Africa. Large animals that also reside in the crater include black rhinoceros, wildebeest, zebra, eland and Grant’s and Thompson’s gazelles. On the crater rim live leopards, elephants and buffalo, and hundreds of flamingos often flock to the rim of the large lake in the center of the crater.
Lake Manyara is a shallow lake in the Manyara Region, and holds the honour of being described by Ernest Hemingway as the “loveliest [lake]…in Africa.” It is home to a hugely diverse set of landscapes and wildlife.
Our favourite itineraries in Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
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From $9,800 pp
Family Adventure in Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara Serengeti Zanzibar
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The beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site
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Family nature drives searching for zebra, gazelles, lion, leopards and elephants
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Witnessing the wildebeest migration from Serengeti National Park
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Relaxing on the sands of Zanzibar
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Early morning dolphin and whale watching from a private boat
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From $7,900 pp
Mobile Migration in Tanzania
Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
- The beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Daily nature drives across a landscape including 25,000 animals
- Guided walks, sundowners and Maasai cultural experiences
- A hot-air balloon flight over the open savannah at sunrise
- Witnessing the wildebeest migration from Serengeti National Park
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From $10,000 pp
Safari Highlights of Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara Serengeti
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Enjoy spectacular views over the Ngorongoro Crater
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Experience the thrill of seeing African wildlife on game drives
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Track animals on foot with an experienced guide at Grumeti Reserve
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Witness wildebeest crossing the river in the Serengeti National Park
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Stay in intimate, luxury bush camps with pools and spa treatments
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Our favourite hotels
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The Highlands
Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
Set on the edge of the mountain forest, hugging the Olmoti volcano to the north of the Ngorongoro Crater, The Highlands redefines the Ngorongoro experience. The luxury safari camp strikes a perfect balance between a true wilderness experience and a high-style, contemporary escape. The Highlands offers seven canvas-and-glass domed suites inspired by the traditional Maasai Bomas that dot the...
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Gibbs Farm
Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
Located on the forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Highlands, Gibb’s Farm is a working coffee farm and luxury lodge with views over the forests and plantation. Surrounded by gardens, this charming place harks back to a bygone era yet offers a host of modern amenities. There are 17 cosy guest cottages scattered around the grounds. Each has two en suite bedrooms, a lounge with fireplace, and...
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Entamanu Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
Located on the northwestern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, Entamanu Ngorongoro is a luxury tented camp run by Nomad Tanzania. Set off the beaten track, the sustainably built camp offers magnificent sunrise views over the crater and sunset vistas over the Serengeti. There are seven tents including two family units, built to withstand the blustery winds and cooler temperatures found on the crater...
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&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is located in Tanzania on the edge of the World Heritage Site of the Ngorongoro Crater. It’s a spot where mankind lives in almost absolute harmony with incredible wildlife, making it a supremely special place to visit. Three separate and intimate camps offer 30 suites which are reminiscent of a bygone era. Steeped in romance, each stilted, handcrafted mud and...
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Little Chem Chem
Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
This luxury safari camp is situated in a 16,000-hectare private reserve on the edge of an acacia forest overlooking Tanzania’s Lake Burunge with a magnificent backdrop of mountains. Little Chem Chem design combines vintage and modern styles, and it has a laidback atmosphere. There is an abundance of wildlife including lion, elephant, cheetah and leopard in the area. Offering warm hospitality,...
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Plantation Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
Plantation Lodge is a remote lodge located a 20 minute drive from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. A further 30 minute drive from the lodge and you will reach the edge of the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater at an altitude of 2,300 metres. It's also close to Lake Manyara National Park and a short hop to the Tarangire National Park, making it a wonderful retreat to explore these must-see areas. The...
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