VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY

Join Killer Canines Free Newsletter

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania is the only game reserve located inside an extinct volcano, called a caldera covering 100 square miles. 

Lion Parade - Ngorongoro Conservation Area Af Ph Cor

Lion Parade - Ngorongoro Conservation Area Af Ph Cor

Adventure Links

Lion looking back into Land Cruiser - Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

How Do You Get There?

You can reach the Ngorongoro Conservation Area by road, rail and air both from inside Tanzania as well as neighboring countries like Kenya.

  • We went by road from Nairobi in Kenya to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania.
  • We crossed the border into Tanzania at Namanga (see below map).
  • From there, we went through Arusha on our way to the Serengeti.
  • It took us about 8 hours from Nairobi to the Ngorongoro with stops at Namanga and Arusha.
  • Ngorongoro has convenient transport hubs by rail, road and air inside Tanzania as well as neighboring countries like Kenya.

You can reach the Ngorongoro Conservation Area by road, rail and air both from inside Tanzania as well as neighboring countries like Kenya.

Lakshmi Soundararajan

Wildlife Enthusiast

Lakshmi Narasimhan Soundararajan
Nairobi to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania by road

Nairobi to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania by road

Where Will You Stay

Ngorongoro Conservation Area offers top notch family oriented lodges.

  • Family oriented lodges are popular in the park providing 5 Star comfort right on the crest of the caldera.
  • We Stayed in Serena Resorts on crest of the caldera with spectacular views of the crater below.
  • It takes about 45 minutes to drive from the lodge down and into the caldera
  • It is a surreal feeling to be inside an extinct volcano but on ground level it is like any african game reserve.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area offers top notch family oriented lodges.

Lakshmi Soundararajan

Wildlife Enthusiast

Lakshmi Narasimhan Soundararajan

Game Drives

Our Game Drives were by a Land Cruiser with open sides for sitting inside and viewing game. See image to the right.

  • Game Drives were by Land Cruiser with open sides for sitting inside and viewing game. 
  • Drivers are also guides who are familiar with the trails by which vehicles are allowed.
  • Game Drives are generally early in the morning, after breakfast and in the afternoon.
  • Driver guides know exactly what time animals, particularly big cats can be sighted during drives.
Land Cruiser for Game Drives - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Our Game Drives were by a Land Cruiser with open sides for sitting inside and viewing game. 

Lakshmi Soundararajan

Wildlife Enthusiast

Lakshmi Narasimhan Soundararajan

About the Park

Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania is the only game reserve located inside an extinct volcano, called a caldera covering 100 square miles. 

  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania is the only game reserve located inside an extinct volcano, called a caldera 
  • Despite being inside the crater, the park covers more than 100 square miles
  • Famous for the huge population of lions and other smaller animals
  • During our trip inside the crater, we came across a pride of more than 20 lions and lionesses in one place
Lion looking back into Land Cruiser - Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
WATCH VIDEOS

Coming Soon

Lakshmi Soundararajan

Wildlife, Nature Enthusiast

Lakshmi Narasimhan Soundararajan

Wild Animal Encounter on Safari

Safari is a word used to describe a trip to observe wild animals in their natural habitat. 

  • Land Cruiser drivers are also guides who are familiar with the trails by which vehicles are allowed.
  • Tanzania is very strict about driving on main road trails for watching game.
  • Game Drives are generally early in the morning, after breakfast and in the afternoon.
  • Driver guides know exactly what time animals, particularly big cats can be sighted during drives.
WATCH VIDEOS

Coming Soon

Lakshmi Soundararajan

Wildlife, Nature Enthusiast

Lakshmi Narasimhan Soundararajan

Learn About Super Seven of Africa

Go To Super Seven of Africa

Super Seven of Africa Photo Collage

Your Pick of Adventures

Scenic Road Trips

Scenic Road Trips

Best African Game Reserves

Best African Game Reserves

Best National Parks of USA

Best National Parks of USA
Killer Canines

Sign Up for Free KILLER CANINES Newsletter

Every jaw dropping experience through videos, pictures are my own during travels around the world! Join the excitement!

Hi, I'm Lakshmi Narasimhan

I am a traveler, adventurer and blogger rolled into one. Wildlife and Nature fascinate me. My travels have taken me to more than 25 countries and 5 continents.

The Voyages of Discovery blog is my ode to the enthralling pursuit of travel and experiences. Every video, picture, guide and tip is based on my personal experiences. These are not based on hearsay. I write blog posts on two carefully chosen topics in each episode.

Learn valuable tips on road trips, videography, photography, destinations and adventure through the Ultimate Guides based on real experiences. I promise that the content will be worth your while. Sign Up to stay updated on all our adventures. 

Lakshmi Narasimhan

Follow Me on Instagram

>