Ngorongoro in Tansania is a destination that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Once in a Lifetime takes time for trips that happen only once. With the planner, you record the wish, and the joint preparation follows in the video call.
Updated: 7 August 2026.
Why this trip
The rim of the crater lies at around two thousand metres, and below, in the basin that is considered the largest intact volcanic crater on earth, zebras graze beside buffalo. Ngorongoro in Tanzania is a place you cannot describe without it sounding like a brochure, and precisely for that reason you have to see it. The Ngorongoro Crater ViewPoint gives the first view before the drive leads down. The Olduvai Gorge is a reminder that finds about human history were made here.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area comprises more than the crater, and anyone who has time also explores the highland pastures. As lodges, Pakulala Luxury Safari Camp and the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge come into question. July to October is the dry season with good visibility. The flight time is about nine to eleven hours, mostly with a change.
Tarangire, Serengeti and Zanzibar are the neighbouring destinations, and the classic northern route links several of them. Because a safari trip with several stops needs lead time, fix the period early with Once in a Lifetime. In the video call you discuss how long the crater should be yours.
Places and experiences
The catalogue for Ngorongoro is large, and in the video call you clarify which places come closest to your wish.
| Place |
|---|
| Ngorongoro Krater Nationalpark |
| Olduvai-Schlucht |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area |
Getting there
Once in a Lifetime prepares the journey from Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse with care, so that nothing dims the moment.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?
Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Ngorongoro by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.
Which places are part of the programme in Ngorongoro?
For Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro Krater Nationalpark, Olduvai-Schlucht and Ngorongoro Conservation Area are on file, and Once in a Lifetime asks what is indispensable for you.
Who is a dream trip to Ngorongoro suitable for?
For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.
Which accommodations are listed for Ngorongoro in the catalogue?
Accommodation on file in Ngorongoro includes Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge, Ngorongoro and Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, for example, and Once in a Lifetime checks it with you with care.
Which destinations in Tansania work well together?
Besides Ngorongoro, Nyerere-Nationalpark, Sansibar and Serengeti come into question if time and occasion allow.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.
How much does a trip to Ngorongoro cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
Describe in the planner which wish you would like to fulfil.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
Once in a Lifetime
Plan your journey step by step: travel dates, travellers and personal preferences, tailored to your destination.
Plan your own journeyAccommodation in the catalogue
| Accommodation | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge | 4.7 |
| Ngorongoro | 4.7 |
| Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge | 4.6 |
| Ngorongoro Lodge member of Meliá Collection - The Leading Hotels of the World | 4.9 |
| Ngorongoro Safari Lodge | 4.5 |
| Pakulala Luxury Safari Camp | 4.8 |
| Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp Tanzania | 4.7 |
Matching route
| Route | Duration |
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Nearby destinations
These destinations in Tansania come into consideration as a complement.
More destinations for Once in a Lifetime
destinations in the catalogue of Once in a Lifetime: Nyerere-Nationalpark, Sansibar, Serengeti.
Gallery
Ngorongoro Krater Nationalpark, Experience
Olduvai-Schlucht, Experience
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Experience
Ngorongoro Crater ViewPoint, Experience
ngorongoro conservation area authority headquater, Experience
Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge, Accommodation
Ngorongoro, Accommodation
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Accommodation
Updated: 7 August 2026.