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The Ngorongoro Highlands

Discover the majestic Ngorongoro Highlands, premier hiking destination in Tanzania that captivates with its unmatched natural beauty.

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off the beaten track

Venture ‘off the beaten track’ through the expansive landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, where forest walks, ancient craters, and the sprawling Rift Valley offer a backdrop like no other.

Home for the Maasai people

The region’s tranquility is preserved by the local Maasai, who live in harmony with the rich wildlife. Addition to this serene adventure is the stark, mineral-rich Lake Natron, known for its flamingo populations and reflective waters. This untouched paradise promises adventure travelers an experience filled with wonder and peaceful coexistence with nature.

The fluctuate volcanic landscape.

The Ngorongoro Highlands is an undulating volcanic landscape, dotted with craters and lakes and oozing minerals and fertile soil.

The Ngorongoro Highlands key facts

The Highlands are situated within the designated Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which protects the land of the area and the traditional Masaai way of life within it.

Craters

The world's largest unbroken caldera is found here

Mountains

Colorful Masai culture & fertile undulating hills.

Acacia woodlands

The acacia woodlands offer the best overall wildlife viewing in the park.

Elephants (Loxodonta africana)

The Elephants are Known for their intelligence and complex social structures.

Zebras ( Equus quagga)

Buffaloes (Syncerus caffer)

Giraffes (Giraffa (Camelopardalis)

June to October

This period of the year it’s Sunny, clear skies are the norm , grasses are short which makes it excellent time for wildlife spotting . Temperatures can drop significantly in the evening.

Wet Season

This time of the year the landscape is lush and green, evening temperature at the rim is around 6°C (43°F).

June to October

June To October

Wet Season

November To May

Your Next Adventure Awaits

Our unique adventure programs offer breathtaking views of towering dunes, dramatic mountain ranges, pristine white sand beaches, vast plains teeming with wildlife, and a rich blend of nature and unspoiled culture.

Trekking to New Heights

“Serengeti to Zanzibar: The Ultimate Honeymoon Experience”

Discover the unique ‘off the beaten track location and spectacular scenery through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands, forest walks, mountains, craters, Maasai land and the Rift Valley….

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Wildlife Safari Adventures

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Explore the authentic beauty of an active Volcano Mt. Oldoinyo Lengai, the breeding ground for 1.5 million Lesser Flamingos , Lake Natron , Serengeti ecosystem and the Ngorongoro Crater in…

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