Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The jewel in Ngorongoro’s crown is a deep, volcanic crater, the largest un flooded and unbroken caldera in the world. About 20kms across, 600 meters deep and 300 sq kms in area, the Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder.
A visit to the crater is a main draw card for tourists coming to Tanzania and a definite world-class attraction. Within the crater rim, large herds of zebra and wildebeest graze nearby while sleeping lions laze in the sun.
The stunning landscape of Ngorongoro Crater combined with its spectacular concentration of wildlife is one of the greatest natural wonders of the planet. Spectacular wildebeest numbers (well over 1 million animals) pass through the property as part of the annual migration of wildebeest across the Serengeti ecosystem
Lions are in the highest density in the world in the crater, so there is a good chance of seeing them. There are herds of Zebra, and a lot of buffalo and Grants’ gazelles too. This is one of the best places in East Africa to see a Black Rhino. Hippos and flamingos are seen in Lake Magadi. Hyenas are a common predator, and cheetahs are frequently seen. Leopards are in the conservation area but rarely seen, along with wild dogs.
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Facing the magnificent sunsets to the west, located at the highest point on the crater’s entire rim, the lodge stands well over half a kilometre above the crater floor and offers unparalleled views across this enormous caldera.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
This unique lodge clings to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Long and low, the lodge is built from local river stone and camouflaged with indigenous vines.
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Strategically perched on the rim of this ‘Garden of Eden’, with unbelievable views plunging down over the crater floor, the lodge provides panoramic windows that encompass superb views of the Crater’s great bowl.