Formed millions of years ago, the Ngorongoro Crater closed off its borders to man with the help of walls that rose to heights of 400 to 600 meters. As a result, nature was allowed to run free here and create some of the most exotic species of plants and animals that the world has ever seen. This is one of the few places where you can see the Big 5 in a single day and it also hosts the endangered black rhino.
Highlights
- Year-round wildlife viewing
- Watch the endangered black rhino
- Excellent accommodation
- Explore the Maasai culture by visiting a traditional village
- See the Big 5 in a single day
Lowlights
- Expensive
- Very crowded during peak season
| Ngorongoro Crater Facts | |
| Number of annual visitors: | 400,000 |
| Size: | 8,228 sq. kms. |
| Altitude: | 3,310 feet to 1,959 feet |
| Common Animal Sightings: | Black rhino, wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, elephant, topi, buffalo, cheetah, lion, spotted hyena, leopard, golden jackal, bat-eared fox. |
| Best Season to Visit: | June to September |
| Nearby attractions: | Serengeti National Park, Empakaai Center, Mount Kilimanjaro |