Ngorongoro Crater
A natural amphitheatre holding one of Africa's densest wildlife populations.
Overview
Formed when a volcano larger than Kilimanjaro collapsed on itself two to three million years ago, the Ngorongoro Crater is a self-contained ecosystem 600 metres deep and 260 square kilometres wide, home to an estimated 25,000 large animals.
Why Visit
- One of the most reliable places on Earth to see black rhino
- Extraordinary density of wildlife in a compact, walled landscape
- Dramatic descent by 4x4 into the crater floor
- Maasai cultural heritage across the surrounding highlands
Things to Do
- Full-day crater floor game drive
- Crater rim walking trails with an armed ranger
- Maasai village cultural visits
- Olduvai Gorge — the 'Cradle of Mankind'
Wildlife
Gallery
Journeys to Ngorongoro Crater
7-Day :Tanzania Comfort Safari From Tarangire to Serengeti
Tanzania Comfort Safari From Tarangire to Serengeti
Arusha · Serengeti National Park · Tarangire National Park · Ngorongoro Crater
6-Day :Luxury Wildebeest Migration & Mara River Crossing Safari
Luxury Wildebeest Migration and Mara River Crossing Safari
Arusha · Ngorongoro Crater · Serengeti National Park · Lake Manyara National Park · Tarangire National Park
10-Day: Big Five and Great Migration Safari
The Ultimate Tanzania Experience
Arusha · Lake Manyara National Park · Ngorongoro Crater · Serengeti National Park · Tarangire National Park