Get a ND grad. filter or two. Use the square type which you can fit to different size lenses. Cokin do a budget level set if Lee is too expensive for you.
Definitely take a tripod if you want to take sunrise and sunset pictures. I found if you are willing to walk 50 yards either side of the main viewing points, there is no problem with too many people about; even on the South Rim. If you are willing to walk a little further, then you can totally be on your own. A tripod is also essential if you want to shoot some panorama sequences and well worth a try if you going all that way to be there. Just 'google' panoramas to get all the advice you need from the web on how to take them.
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