Ngorongoro Crater

There’s nothing that can prepare you for the untouched beauty of this place. We had teens and they were taken with the wild life. The drive, the picnic spots and the scenic areas. I wish I could capture and stay in the monument forever. We saw all of the bug 5 except the leopard and so many more birds trees and forms of life The history of this place is amazing

as someone who is well traveled and been to nearly every single continent on earth this is one of those places that you’ll remember for the rest of our life. If you’re debating on visiting here and batting at your itinerary, don’t hesitate to do it. It’s well worth it. You’ll see a ton of animals and maybe you’ll be even lucky to see the 21+ pride of lions.

Ngorongoro Crater – A Must-Visit Natural Wonder Rating: 5/5 The Ngorongoro Crater is an awe-inspiring destination that should be on everyone’s bucket list. Often described as a “plate full of animals served in a large park,” this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers one of the most unique and concentrated wildlife experiences in the world. The crater itself is a stunning natural marvel – a vast, unbroken caldera teeming with life. As you descend into the crater, the landscape unfolds like a living postcard, with lush greenery, sparkling water bodies, and a backdrop of rolling hills. The sheer density and variety of wildlife are unparalleled. From lions and elephants to rhinos, zebras, and flamingos, it feels like every corner of the crater is alive with activity. What makes the Ngorongoro Crater truly special is how close you can get to the animals. The flat terrain and open vistas provide excellent opportunities for photography and unforgettable moments of wildlife interaction. The crater floor feels like a natural amphitheatre where nature puts on its finest show. The facilities around the crater, including lodges and campsites, are well-designed to complement the natural beauty of the area. Many accommodations offer panoramic views of the crater rim, allowing you to soak in the breathtaking scenery even when you’re not on a game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is not just a destination; it’s an experience that leaves you in awe of nature’s magnificence. From its unique geological formation to the incredible wildlife encounters, this is a place that everyone should visit at least once in their life. It’s a true jewel of Tanzania and a must-see for any nature or safari enthusiast. Highly recommended!

I highly recommend whoever wishes to see plenty of wild animals to visit Ngorongoro Crater. It has a lot of animals and they can easily be seen from near.

Wonderful view from the top of the Ngorongoro Crater. Plenty of animals in the crater and quite easy to spot them. We saw a rhino which we hadn't seen during our five previous nights at Maasai Mara and Serengeti.

The Ngorongoro Crater was formed when a large volcano erupted about 3 millions years ago. It is 610m deep and covers 260 sq kilometers. Our Groups descended into the caldera or crater in a hardy Safari Land Rover. As the vehicle climbed down the side of the crater wall, there are different vegetation on the slopes – most fascinating is the Candelabra tree. Inside the crater tall grassland like savannah which can sustain alot of wild lives eg. Elephants, hyenas, lions, wildebeest etc etc. both the herbivores and predating carnivores. At another side, there is thick heavier forested area quite similar to tropical rainforest. The Crater actually creates its own weather conditions & environments hence inducing different climate regions with different vegetations and wild live habitats. On another side, there is a lake habited by the elegant pink flamingos. Surprisingly, there are streams and fresh water which the animals rely on. In fact in terms of wildlife density, this is one of the top spot in Africa . The Crater is an ideal habitat to lots of them. Interesting and fascinating nature, one of a kind wonder of the world, Must See !!!

Is one one the best Safari that I made, is uniq and a so it my first black rhino there.

Wonderful place. But it totally depending how exsperiented guide you have, what you going to see or not see on your visit.