Ngorongoro Conservation Area

About Ngorongoro Crater

Often called the "Garden of Eden," the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world. It shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth, home to some 30,000 animals, including the last remaining Black Rhinos in Tanzania.

The crater floor is a self-contained ecosystem where you can spot the Big 5 in a single game drive. Outside the crater, the conservation area offers unique opportunities to interact with the Maasai people and hike in the Empakaai and Olmoti craters.

Crater Highlights

Caldera View

Breathtaking views from the crater rim, 600 meters above the floor.

Black Rhino

One of the best places to see this critically endangered species.

Maasai Culture

Visit a traditional Maasai Boma and learn about their way of life.

Olduvai Gorge

Visit the "Cradle of Mankind" where early hominid fossils were found.

Lake Magadi

Alkaline lake on the crater floor, often pink with flamingos.

Best Time To Go

High Season	July to March (northern circuit parks; can be crowded), July to October (southern and western circuit parks; much quieter that northern circuit generally)
Low Season	April and May (northern circuit parks still get quite busy, unlike the southern and western circuit parks, where some lodges close temporarily)
Best Weather	June to October (Dry Season with scarce rain)
Worst Weather	March and April (Peak of Wet season â€“ some roads inaccessible)

Frequently Asked Questions About Ngorongoro

Wildlife viewing inside the crater is excellent year-round. However, the dry season (June to October) is generally considered the best time for game viewing as the grass is shorter.

A single day game drive (usually 5-6 hours) is sufficient to see the main attractions of the crater floor. However, we recommend staying at least 2 days in the conservation area to enjoy the views and visit other craters like Empakaai.

Yes! The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the few places in Africa where you have a very high chance of spotting all of the Big 5 (Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo) in a single day. habitat.

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Ngorongoro Conservation Area

About Ngorongoro Crater