Ngorognoro Crater Day Trip Pick up in Karatu and drive to Ngorognoro Crater. After about 30 min drive arrive at the Ngorongoro gate. Descend down into the crater for a half day game drive inside the crater. This is the best place in Tanzania to see black rhino as well as prides of lion that include the magnificent black-manned males. There are lots of colorful flamingoes and a variety of water birds. Other game that you can see includes leopard, cheetah, hippos, buffalo, ostrich, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals. Later drive back to Karatu and end your journey with us.