NgorongoroCrater
The floor of the Ngorongoro Crater — the world's largest intact volcanic caldera at 260 square kilometres — is a natural amphitheater holding roughly 25,000 large animals including…
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Ngorongoro Crater
The floor of the Ngorongoro Crater — the world's largest intact volcanic caldera at 260 square kilometres — is a natural amphitheater holding roughly 25,000 large animals including the endangered Black Rhino, making it one of Africa's most reliable wildlife viewing destinations.
Year-round; June to September clearest weather
Cool highland crater floor, 15-25°C; colder on the rim
TZ, Northern Tanzania
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Ngorongoro Crater: Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is the Ngorongoro Crater?
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, spanning 260 square kilometres and forming a natural amphitheater.
How many animals live in the Ngorongoro Crater?
The crater floor holds roughly 25,000 large animals, including the endangered Black Rhino.
Is the Ngorongoro Crater a good place to see Black Rhinos?
Yes, it is one of Africa's most reliable wildlife viewing destinations for the endangered Black Rhino.
Why is wildlife viewing so reliable in the Ngorongoro Crater?
Because the crater's natural amphitheater concentrates roughly 25,000 large animals on its 260 square kilometre floor, making sightings highly predictable.
Can Ecological Wilderness Adventure arrange a safari to the Ngorongoro Crater?
Yes, as a TATO-licensed Tanzania and East Africa safari operator, Ecological Wilderness Adventure can tailor and quote a Ngorongoro Crater trip on request.
