AIRSTRIPS IN NGORONGORO

AIRSTRIPS IN NGORONGORO
Flights are an efficient way for tourists to experience the beautiful scenery and other attractions in the northern part of Tanzania, specifically the Ngorongoro Crater. Tourists visiting the Ngorongoro Conservation Area are offered both domestic and charter flights by different flight companies, such as Coastal Aviation, Air Tanzania, Precision Air, Regional Air, and Air Excel, to mention a few. Destinations of the Ngorongoro Crater flights include Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Nairobi, and Serengeti. Flights that operate to Ngorongoro Conservation Area generally depart from Julius Nyerere International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport, and Arusha Airport, landing at different aerodromes in Ngorongoro.
Lake Ndutu Airstrip is positioned in the southern part of Lake Ndutu, just a few steps from Ndutu Ranger Post in Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek are both saline lakes near the Olduvai Gorge archaeological site, which is also an impressive tourist attraction near Lake Ndutu Airstrip. Another airstrip that offers flights to and from Ngorongoro Conservation Area is Manyara Airstrip, mainly known for serving travelers visiting Lake Manyara National Park or connecting from Lake Manyara National Park to other destinations such as Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Mwanza, Ruaha National Park, Selous National Park, Seronera area in Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, as well as Zanzibar Airport.
Upon arrival at one of these airstrips and after enjoying the aerial view of Tanzania’s beautiful landscapes, you’ll receive a warm welcome from friendly staff. You’ll have a blast on game drives as you head towards your booked hotel, where the real adventure begins. Accommodation facilities around the Ngorongoro Conservation Area range from luxury to mid-range and budget options, with different hotels including Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge, Lion’s Paw Ngorongoro, and Ngorongoro Wild Camp.
Based on your hotel choice, you can enjoy your safari as you tour around the Ngorongoro Crater, which is home to a large number of wildlife species, including the famous Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros), along with other species like giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, waterbucks, hippos, hyenas, and various bird species, including lesser flamingos, black kites, black-winged lapwings, turacos, starlings, greater flamingos, and more. Catch a flight to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoy an unforgettable feast for the eyes.