Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ngorongoro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ngorongoro

With a population of 10,836, Ngorongoro is a must-see destination in Arusha, Tanzania. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ngorongoro deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Activities & attractions in Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater safari
Tours•Safaris

When to visit Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro in May
Estimated hotel price
£375
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ngorongoro in May
Estimated hotel price
£375
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ngorongoro

Plane

Although Ngorongoro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lake Manyara (LKY), which is located 40 km from Ngorongoro.

Car

Another option to get to Ngorongoro is to pick up a car hire from Arusha, which is about 133 km from Ngorongoro. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Europcar, among others, in Arusha.

Plane

Although Ngorongoro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lake Manyara (LKY), which is located 40 km from Ngorongoro.

Car

Another option to get to Ngorongoro is to pick up a car hire from Arusha, which is about 133 km from Ngorongoro. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Europcar, among others, in Arusha.

Airports near Ngorongoro

SEUSeronera
ARKArusha
LKYLake Manyara

Airlines serving Ngorongoro

Air Tanzania
Good (24 reviews)
Precision Air
Good (17 reviews)
Auric Air
Coastal
Airkenya
Flightlink
Regional Air

Where to stay in Ngorongoro

Average rates range from around £744 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £1,072 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ngorongoro

Most booked hotels in Ngorongoro

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Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
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Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£1,158+
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Hiring a car in Ngorongoro

Expect to pay £1.13 per litre in Ngorongoro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.56 and £18.08.

Expect to pay £1.13 per litre in Ngorongoro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.56 and £18.08.