Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

From the Serengeti National Park in the north to the Great Rift Valley in the east, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is located. The conservation area is more than 8,000 km² (3,200 sq. miles) in total. It is made up of Oldoinyo Lengai Mountain, Olmoti Crater, Empakaai, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Crater, and Ndutu. Numerous kinds of animals can be found living in the mixture of lakes, craters, savannah, valleys, and marshes.

Ngorongoro Crater

The primary feature of this region is the well-known Ngorongoro Crater. The massive volcano erupted and fell in on itself two or three million years ago. This led to the formation of the crater, which in turn produced a distinct ecosystem with a diverse range of flora.

The crater is currently home to Africa’s largest concentration of wildlife. Elephants, flamingos, ostriches, hippos, warthogs, buffaloes, and zebras all call it home. Predators like as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and leopards are widely distributed. Of course, one of the main draws of the Ngorongoro Crater is the Big Five: buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino. This crater is 20 kilometers (12,5 miles) broad and 600 meters (2,000 feet) deep, and you can see them all there. Wittiness the range of creatures and stunning scenery hues. There are amazing views of the crater floor from the rim of the crater. The crater was selected as one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders due to its breathtaking natural beauty.

Maasai tribe

You can also go on a safari to the Maasai tribe in Ngorongoro. This is the space where they can let their animals graze. We strongly advise you to schedule a Maasai Tour if you’re serious in learning more about the customs and way of life of this intriguing tribe.

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

The region is home to about 500 different bird species, as well as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, hippopotamus, Grant and Thomson gazelles, zebras, wildebeests, warthogs, elephants, Highland antelopes, jackals, and ostriches.

Activities in Ngorongoro Crater

Game drives: Take a game drive to discover the Ngorongoro Crater’s varied fauna, which includes lions, elephants, and rhinos.

Photography: Take breath-taking pictures of the crater’s amazing fauna and scenic vistas.

Birdwatching: Discover more than 400 different bird species among the crater’s many habitats, such as flamingos and eagles.

Walking safaris: Go on guided excursions to see undiscovered treasures and get up close and personal with smaller animals.

Cultural exchanges: Get to know the customs and way of life of neighboring Maasai villages.

Best Times to Visit

For the best chance of seeing wildlife and having clear skies, the dry season, which runs from June to October, is the ideal time to visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which includes the Crater. On the other hand, December through February are when you may see beautiful scenery and the time when wildebeests give birth.

Getting there

Air: To reach Ngorongoro by air, take a domestic aircraft from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport to the nearby airport in the conservation area.

Road: Alternatively, you can drive from Arusha, Tanzania, via the Great North Road, which takes four to five hours. Due to its good connections, driving and flying to Ngorongoro is a breeze.