Ngorongoro Crater
Tanzania

Ngorongoro Crater

A breathtaking volcanic caldera harboring a dense population of wildlife including the highly endangered black rhino.

About Ngorongoro Crater

Often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact volcanic caldera on Earth. Its towering 600-metre walls act as a natural enclosure for a vast array of wildlife providing one of the few places in East Africa where you can spot the Big Five in a single day. The scenery is completely unparalleled with the crater floor hosting grasslands swamps and a soda lake that attracts flocks of flamingos.

When to Visit

Best Time to Visit

Year round (Game viewing is consistently excellent)

Climate

Temperate can get very cold on the crater rim at night and early morning

Highlights & Considerations

Why Visit

  • Guaranteed Big Five sightings spectacular unique scenery incredibly dense wildlife

Good to Know

  • Vehicles restricted to tracks can feel crowded on the crater floor

Location

Coordinates: -3.2046°N, 35.5080°E

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