Ngorongoro Conservation Area Safari Guide
Ngorongoro Crater was established in 1959 as a multiple land use area, designated to promote the conservation of natural resources, safeguard the interests of Ngorongoro Conservation Area indigenous residents and promote tourism.The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), measuring 8,300 square kilometers, is also the only place on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist in harmony, The Ngorongoro crater sinks to a depth of 610 meters, with a base area covering 260 square kilometers. The height of the original volcano must have ranged between 4,500 to 5,800 meters high. Apart from the main caldera, Ngorongoro also has two other volcanic craters: Olmoti and Empakai, the former famous for its stunning waterfalls, and the latter holding a deep lake and lush, green walls.
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| Ngorongoro Crater |
Best to know in Ngorongoro Crater
- The Ngorongoro Crater is world famous for its World Heritage Site.
- Nominated as one of the contenders for the 7th Natural Wonder of the World.
- You can view the big five (Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard, Lion and Rhino) among other african wild animals and birds.
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| Black Rhino in Ngorongro |
When To Go
- The highlands have a moist and misty climate.
- Temperatures in the semi-arid plains vary from as low as 2 degrees to as high as 35 degrees celsius.
- Anytime of the year is a good time to visit, as animals do not leave the lush grasslands of the crater.
Activities in Ngorongoro Crater
- Walking Safari
- Game Driving in around the crater
- Visit the masaai village
- Visiting the oldest humans footsteps, at Old via Gorge
- Visiting the shifting sands
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