Ngorongoro Crater
Crater · Ngorongoro ·
Vast intact volcanic caldera, rich biodiversity, abundant wildlife, safari destination
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Vast intact volcanic caldera, rich biodiversity, abundant wildlife, safari destination
Tanzania Get directions
"A unique wildlife viewing location on the edge of a volcanic crater, offering new lodges and combining bush and beach experiences with Zanzibar."
"A famous safari area in Tanzania known for its breathtaking views and rich biodiversity." - Laura Burdett-Munns
"Often called "Africa’s Eden," this colossal collapsed volcano encloses a lush, roughly 100-square-mile ecosystem and supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife alongside thick forests of fever trees, spring-fed wetlands, and wide-open grasslands. The crater can be explored in many ways — including game drives and charter flights — and is celebrated for both its biodiversity and dramatic scenery." - Liz Wheeler
"An entire ecosystem within an ecosystem" Tony said of this volcano crater. He had breakfast at his hotel overlooking the crater lake.
"Named after the Ngorongoro Crater, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area contains the largest intact caldera in the world, formed when a giant volcano exploded and which would once have towered higher than Mt. Kilimanjaro. I camped at the edge of the crater where animals freely walk in and out of the unfenced campground — you should not walk out of your tent at night — and I love trying to fall asleep to hungry lions howling in the distance; an adult day pass costs $50 USD per person." - Matthew Kepnes
