Ngorongoro Safaris

FAQs for Ngorongoro

1. How many days would you recommend staying in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area? The Ngorongoro Crater can be properly explored within just a day, so one day is enough. If you wish to have a relaxed tour and engage in multiple other activities such as Crater hikes, Maasai Village Tour, Olduvai Museum visit, then we would recommend two days.

Please do note that you can also engage in activities such as Maasai Village Tour and Olduvai Museum Visit even while you’re on your way or coming back from Serengeti.

2. What accommodations do you recommend for views of the Crater?

Serena Lodge, Shopa Lodge, Lemala Lodge, Lions Paw and Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge are accommodations that give the best view of the Crater.

3. What accommodations do you recommend for a quick access to the Crater floor? The lodges located on the rim with great views of the crater also give you quick access to the Crater. From Lemala Lodge it will take only 10 minutes to reach the floor. Besides Lemala, from Serena it will take 20 minutes, from Lions Paw it will take 15 minutes, and from Shopa Lodge it will take 30 minutes.

Besides these, from Rhino Lodge and Ang’ata Camp, which are outside the crater rim, it will take 30 minutes. And from Tortilis Camp it will take an hour.

4. What are the chances of seeing Rhinos in the Crater? The probability of spotting Rhinos in Ngorongoro is about 60 to 70%.

5. What are the chances of seeing Leopards in Ngorongoro Crater? The probability of spotting Leopards in Ngorongoro is about 40%.

6. Can you stay on the Ngorongoro Crater floor overnight? No, you cannot stay on the Ngorongoro Crater floor overnight.

7. Can you hike on the Crater floor? No, it is not possible to go for a hike on the Crater floor.

8. Is there a time limit for visiting Ngorongoro Crater? There is no time limit for visiting Ngorongoro, but you must leave by 6 P.M. if you are living close to the Crater floor, and leave by 5 P.M. if your accommodation is a bit far.

9. Ngorongoro Crater tour better in the mornings or evenings? There is not much difference in the tours between morning and evenings, but the sunsets over the Crater floor look very beautiful, so if you are one for the sunsets, then you might prefer an evening tour.

10. Which is the nearest airstrip to Ngorongoro Crater? The nearest airstrip is the Ngorongoro Airstrip which is 20 minutes away from the Crater floor. But it is not often used as it is surrounded by mountains and it can get cloudy which is not good for flights.

The Lake Manyara airstrip which is an hour away from the crater floor is used the most by tourists who wish to access the Crater floor.