Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area, fabled site of the Ngorongoro Crater, is located west of Arusha in northwest Tanzania.
This is the world’s largest unflooded volcanic caldera, formed when a volcano exploded and fell into itself, creating the depression. The Crater, which formed some two to three million years ago, is 2,001 feet deep and its floor covers 102 square miles.
Aside from herds of zebra, gazelle, and wildebeest, the crater is home to the “big five” of rhinoceros, lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo. The crater plays host to almost every individual species of wildlife in East Africa, with an estimated 25,000 animals within the crater.
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Wonders of Tanzania
Tanzania boasts plentiful wildlife and amazing landscapes; yet the island of Zanzibar is often forgotten. On Wonders of Tanzania, you’ll explore the country in thorough, from Arusha to the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, and from Tarangire to the Serengeti and a journey’s end on the beaches of Zanzibar. … Read more
From $9,040 per person/sharing
Classic Tanzania
A classic eight-night safari for those seeking an unparalleled wildlife experience combined with superlative accommodations and the accompaniment of a private safari guide. Journey from Lake Manyara to the Ngorongoro Crater and visit the “Cradle of Mankind” at Olduvai Gorge on your way to visit the annual migration in the Serengeti. … Read more
From $7,925 per person/sharing
Ker & Downey Tanzania Photographic Safari
Ker & Downey Tanzania’s 10 night photographic safari combines the unique landscapes, wildlife and people of the Great Rift Valley of Northern Tanzania with one of the world’s greatest wildlife preserves. Enjoy up close and exciting sightings of a wide variety of African wildlife set amid spectacular scenery. … Read more
From $15,160 per person/sharing
Shadows of Kilimanjaro
This ten-night itinerary begins in the shadows of Kilimanjaro and continues southwards through the beautiful parks of northern Tanzania, including Lake Manyara and the Serengeti. … Read more
From $9,795 per person/sharing
Activities
- Game drives
- Bush picnics
- Sundowners
- Bird watching