Serengeti vs Ngorongoro Crater: Which Safari Destination is Right for You?

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Planning a safari in northern Tanzania? Two of the most iconic destinations are Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. While both offer incredible wildlife and landscapes, they provide very different safari experiences.

Let’s compare them side by side so you can decide which one or both fits your dream safari.

Location & Landscape

• Serengeti National Park
  Vast plains, open savannahs, and acacia woodlands. Ideal for witnessing the Great Migration and large predator populations.
• Ngorongoro Crater
  A massive volcanic caldera with a high concentration of wildlife in a compact area. Known as the Eighth Wonder of the World.

Wildlife Highlights

• Serengeti:
  • Wildebeest migration
  • Lions, cheetahs, hyenas
  • Big herds of elephants and giraffes
• Ngorongoro Crater:
  • High chance of spotting black rhinos
  • Lions, buffalo, elephants
  • Dense animal populations in a single game drive

Safari Duration

• Ngorongoro Crater is ideal for 1-day safaris from Arusha
• Serengeti requires at least 3–5 days to explore different regions (central, northern, western)

Itinerary Tip

Combine both in a single itinerary:

“5-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari”
Start at Ngorongoro for a crater game drive, then continue to Serengeti for the migration and big game experience.

Travel Access

• Ngorongoro Crater is closer to Arusha (~3–4 hrs drive)
• Serengeti requires a longer drive or a quick domestic flight

Lodges & Camps

• Serengeti: Wide variety of lodges, from luxury tented camps to budget safari lodges
• Ngorongoro: Fewer options, many located on the crater rim with stunning views

Conclusion

Why choose? Many travelers visit both Serengeti and Ngorongoro on the same trip for a well-rounded safari.

Explore our recommended Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari Packages or let us customize one just for you.

Contact Moria Safari for expert planning and real-time migration tracking.