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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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NgorongoroConservation Area

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its 260 square kilometre floor hosts an extraordinary concentration of roughl…

Best Time to VisitYear-round; best June to September for dry season. December to March for wildebeest calving nearby.
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Overview

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its 260 square kilometre floor hosts an extraordinary concentration of roughly 25,000 large animals, making it one of Africa's most reliable wildlife viewing destinations.

Beyond the famous crater, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area spans 8,292 square kilometres of highland plains, forests, and lakes — including the Empakaai Crater, Olduvai Gorge, and the shifting sands of the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. It is the only conservation area in Tanzania where Maasai people live alongside wildlife.

Park Highlights
01World's largest intact volcanic caldera
02One of the best places in Africa to see the endangered Black Rhino
03Roughly 25,000 large animals in one enclosed ecosystem
04Lake Magadi — home to thousands of flamingos
05Maasai cultural experiences within the conservation area
06Olduvai Gorge — where Homo habilis fossils were discovered
Best Time to Visit

Year-round; best June to September for dry season. December to March for wildebeest calving nearby.

Climate

Cool highland climate, temperatures 10-25°C. Fog and rain common on crater rim.

Location

TZ, Northern Circuit

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Flora & Fauna

Wildlife & Activities

Animals
Black RhinoLionElephantFlamingoHippoBuffaloCheetahLeopardHyenaZebraWildebeestWarthogsJackalsServalCaracalBaboonVervet MonkeyZebraWilderbeestHartbeestBat-eared FoxThomson GazellesGrant GazellesElandsHipposWhite RhinoOstrich
Activities
Crater floor game drivesCrater rim walksCultural Maasai toursEmpakaai Crater trekOlduvai Gorge visitBirdwatching
Safari Experiences

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7 Day - Classic Northern Circuit Safari
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7 Day - Classic Northern Circuit Safari

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Ngorongoro & Serengeti Express
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Ngorongoro & Serengeti Express

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Safari & Beach Combo

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