As most of the lodges are situated on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, it takes a significant amount of time to reach the crater’s floor and return to the lodge. This means that you will most likely be offered the choice of a full day or afternoon game drive per day.

The Ngorongoro Crater, a large, unbroken, unflooded volcanic caldera is the pride of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The crater, which formed when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed on itself, is 610m (2,000 ft) deep and its floor covers 260km2 (100 sq mi).

Descend into the crater through a lush highland forest, with magnificent birdlife in a startling number of tree species. Discover a large variety of grazing herbivores on the grassy crater floor, as well as the predators that are attracted by this abundant supply of prey. Depending on the time of year, you may see huge flocks of pink flamingo around the shores of the shallow Lake Magadi, and hippo in the surrounding swamp. While the Ngorongoro Crater boasts an incredible abundance of wildlife, you will most likely also encounter a great number of other vehicles during the high season, especially at high interest sightings. On the other hand, the rainy season is much quieter, allowing for a far more private game drive. Safari vehicles are closed, with glass windows and a pop-up roof. Off-road driving is not permitted.