The only place on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist in harmony.
The 8th wonder of the World! One of the World’s largest unbroken caldera formed when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed some three million years ago
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.
Come and experience a high concentration of wildlife living in harmony with human communities.
also contains numerous paleontological, archaeological, and anthropological sites of exceptional quality.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area encompasses three spectacular volcanic craters, the Olduvai Gorge, huge expanses of savannah, forest and bush land, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the flagship of Tanzania’s tourism industry.
Information on the Park:
- Established 1956.
- 8,292 sq.Km Conservation area; Crater is 304 sq.kms.
- 1,020m to 3,648m height above sea level. The Crater floor is 1,720m above sea level.
- Dry season from late May to October/November; Wet season from October/November to May.
- Best time to see the big migration (western & northern plains) is from November/December to May. Seasonal variation in wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater is not very significant.
What you will experience in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- The entire Mammalian fauna essential to the plains can be found in the Ngorongoro Crater. The Crater shelters over 30,000 animals.
- Best chances to see the Black Rhino in Tanzania.
- Breeding of the major migratory animals (Wildebeest and Zebras) takes place on the North and West are of Ngorongoro.
- Superb scenery, extending from plains to volcanoes.
- Habitat is mainly Volcanoes, Mountain forests, tree & shrub Savanna, open grassy plains & highlands.
- Conservation area that protects local people (traditional pastoralism) and wildlife.
- Famous Archaeological sites of Oldupai Gorge and Laetoli.
- Bird life: The mixture of forest, canyons, grassland plains, Lakes and marshes provide habitats for a wide range of bird life. Over 500 species recorded. Among the birds to be seen are white-eyed slaty flycatcher and Livingstone turaco. Most noticeable are ostrich, kori bustard, crowned crane and the secretary bird. Migratory birds are present from November to April.
