Ngorongoro Crater

Welcome To Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area extends from Serengeti National Park in the north to the Great Rift Valley in the east, covering over 8,000 km² (3,200 sq. miles). This area includes the Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu, Olduvai Gorge, Empakaai, Olmoti Crater, and Oldonyo Lengai Mountain. Its diverse landscapes—forests, valleys, savannahs, craters, lakes, and swamps—provide habitats for various animals.

Natural Wonder: Ngorongoro Crater

The renowned Ngorongoro Crater is the highlight of this area. Formed two to three million years ago when a large volcano erupted and collapsed, the crater has developed a unique ecosystem with diverse vegetation.

Today, the crater hosts the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa. It is home to zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, baboons, elephants, flamingos, ostriches, and hippos. Predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and leopards, are also abundant. A major draw of the Ngorongoro Crater is the presence of the Big Five: buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino, all of which can be seen within this 20-kilometer (12.5-mile) wide and 600-meter (2,000-foot) deep crater. Enjoy the array of animals and the stunning colors of the landscape. The views from the crater rim over the crater floor are breathtaking. Due to its natural beauty, the crater is recognized as one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders.