The Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, and a world heritage site. The 2 000 feet high walls of the approximately 10 mile wide crater create a natural amphitheatre for the densest populations of large African wildlife anywhere. It is home a breathtaking array of East African wildlife including the big carnivores.
The area around Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is characterized by dormant and active volcanoes, rolling plains, rivers, mountains, interesting archaeological sites, shifting sand dunes, forests and open grasslands.
The Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area in Tanzania lies adjacent to the Serengeti National Park and only 180km from the coffee farming town of Arusha.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is accessible by road and a transfer from Arusha takes between 3 - 4 hours.
Flights from Arusha Airport take about 30 minutes and land at Ngorongoro airstrip which is 2km from the lodge. A meet and greet at the airstrip can be arranged, as well as a transfer to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.