"Ngorongoro Crater" Ngorongoro by SumTingWong

Ngorongoro Travel Guide: 153 reviews and 391 photos

Elephants fighting in the crater

Barbag tribesmen

Pros and Cons

Pros:Nice area, good culture, ok safari
Cons:Very touristy, safari in the Masai Mara in Kenya was much better
In a nutshell:If you visit Ngorongoro crater have back up plans for safari (the safari is not that good, don't come here only for safari)

If you are interested in learning about the earliest humans you must vitis the Dr. Leaky Museum in Ngorongoro. Much or... more travel advice

When in Ngorongoro you should visit some of the local villages. I visited a Barbag village and they showed us how they... more travel advice

This is an almost five star lodge on the rim of the crater. In many senses it is too nice and is out of place. The rooms... more travel advice

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urchinn Mar 2, 2004 at 11:34 PM Report Abuse

wow. looove the contrast of colours you captured especially in the spear-making photo! exceptionally well done :)
MalenaN Nov 24, 2003 at 8:35 AM Report Abuse

Looks like a beautiful and interesting place to me!
herzog63 May 1, 2003 at 5:57 PM Report Abuse

Ngorongoro looks pretty cool! I hope to make to the area someday! The wildlife looks so Awesome!
Bonobo2005 Apr 26, 2003 at 4:18 AM Report Abuse

I found Serengeti also MUCH better than Ngorongoro. But still, it's great and, yeah, visiting the the tribes is really a highlight.
acemj Apr 9, 2003 at 5:58 PM Report Abuse

So this is where it all started! Great page and pics.
Kristina1701 Mar 20, 2003 at 9:43 AM Report Abuse

interesting page
Mike25 Mar 18, 2003 at 9:35 PM Report Abuse

I love learning about different cultures, and your Must See Activities tips have become a goal of mine to see.
Bwana_Brown Mar 4, 2003 at 7:16 PM Report Abuse

Right on! A spectacular setting but the safari part is not quite up to snuff!
El_Sueco Feb 19, 2003 at 3:06 PM Report Abuse

Good start!