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NGORONGORO CRATER

NATIONAL PARKS 

•size: 100 square miles
•Referred to as the 8th wonder of the world
• World’s largest intact volcanic caldera
• Densest concentration of large animals
• Rhinos, bull elephants and black-manned lions

NGORONGORO CRATER

NORTHERN ZONE

Approximately 20,000 animals take haven in ‘Africa’s Garden of Eden.’ The Ngorongoro Crater is a world heritage site, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and is commonly referred to as the 8th wonder of the world. The 2,000 feet high walls of the approximately 10-mile wide Crater form a natural amphitheater for the densest populations of large animals anywhere. The Crater is truly awe-inspiring and game viewing here is among the very best Africa has to offer.

GETTING THERE

NORTHERN ZONE

Air. There are all-weather airstrips near the crater,  Road. Access is only possible through established entry points which are  All entry fees are paid online through the Park HQ, and all entry points and the HQ are interconnected through the internet.

FACTS

TYPOGRAPHY | ACTIVITIES|ACCOMODATION|SPECIES

TOPOGRAPHY

  • Short Grass Plains,
  • Forests, Swamps,
  • Hills, Riverine Areas,
  • Lakes

ACTIVITIES

  • Game viewing by vehicle
  • Walking safaris

ACCOMODATION

  • Special campsites. 
  • Seasonal campsites. 

SPECIES

Rhino, Lion, Hyena, Elephant, Warthog, Cheetah, Jackal, Eland, Serval Cat, Hippo, Flamingo