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Why visit Ngorongoro?

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is in northern Tanzania, between Arusha and the Serengeti. Its centrepiece is the Ngorongoro Crater, a huge collapsed volcanic caldera with a floor full of wildlife. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most famous safari destinations.

Game drives descend the steep crater walls to the grasslands, swamps and forest patches of the crater floor. It is one of the best places in Tanzania to see the endangered black rhino, along with lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, zebras and wildebeest. Flamingos often gather on the shallow soda lake in the crater. Maasai people live in the conservation area and graze their cattle alongside the wildlife. Nearby, Olduvai Gorge is one of the world's most important sites for the study of human origins and has a small museum. The rim of the crater, often cool and misty, offers spectacular views down into the caldera.

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When to go to Ngorongoro

The best months for Ngorongoro are January, February, June, July, August, September and October. Highs then sit around 24°C, and a week here is expensive.

Jan
26°
low 15°
16 wet days
Feb
27°
low 15°
12 wet days
Mar
26°
low 16°
17 wet days
Apr
23°
low 16°
28 wet days
May
22°
low 15°
23 wet days
Jun
21°
low 13°
15 wet days
Jul
21°
low 12°
15 wet days
Aug
22°
low 13°
17 wet days
Sep
25°
low 14°
12 wet days
Oct
26°
low 15°
14 wet days
Nov
25°
low 15°
19 wet days
Dec
26°
low 15°
16 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Kiratu, Arusha. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Ngorongoro — common questions

When is the best time to visit Ngorongoro?

The best months for Ngorongoro are January, February, June, July, August, September and October. Highs then sit around 24°C, and a week here is expensive.

What is the weather like in Ngorongoro?

February is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 27°C. June is the coolest, around 21°C by day and 13°C at night. April is the wettest, with about 28 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Ngorongoro known for?

Ngorongoro is best known for nature, adventure, culture and luxury. The things people come for: Ngorongoro Crater game drives, black rhinos, Maasai culture, Olduvai Gorge.

Who is Ngorongoro best suited to?

Ngorongoro works particularly well for couples, families, groups of friends and seniors. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Ngorongoro?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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Do I need a visa for Tanzania?

That depends on your passport and how long you are staying, so there is no single answer. TonyPlan has a visa and entry checker — put in your nationality and it tells you what applies to you.

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