Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater
The eighth wonder of the world
260 km² enclosed paradise — the largest intact volcanic crater on Earth, inhabited by 25,000 large mammals.
Request travel proposal →The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most spectacular places on Earth. Formed by a collapsing volcano some three million years ago, the crater provides a protected ecosystem for an incredible density of animals. The high crater walls contain most animals within, providing Tanzania's finest wildlife sightings.
Crater floor
260 km²
Black rhino
Rare population
Mammals
25.000+
UNESCO
World Heritage
Crater rim height
600 m
Best time
Year-round
Zones & Areas
Each section of the park has its own character and best season.
Crater Floor
The closed ecosystem with the highest wildlife concentration per km². Lions, leopards, wildebeest, zebras and the rare black rhino live side by side.
Lerai Forest
The forested section of the crater — home to elephants, baboons and hundreds of birds. A cool contrast to the open plains.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The wider protected area surrounding the crater — with ancient Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind, and free-roaming Maasai communities.
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