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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…
Best Time to VisitYear-round; June to September clearest weather
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Overview
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.
Park Highlights
01World's largest intact volcanic caldera
02Roughly 25,000 large animals in one enclosed ecosystem
03One of the best places to see Black Rhino
04Lake Magadi flamingos
05Lerai Forest elephant herds
06Year-round extraordinary wildlife density
Best Time to Visit
Year-round; June to September clearest weather
Climate
Cool highland crater floor, 15-25°C; colder on the rim
Location
TZ, Northern Tanzania
3.1722° S, 35.5878° E
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Black RhinoLionElephantFlamingoHippoBuffaloLeopardHyenaZebraWildebeest
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Crater floor game drivesRhino trackingBirdwatchingPhotographyPicnic at Ngoitokitok Springs
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