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Ngorongoro Conservation Area

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a "must see" part of Tanzania. It is named after it's central feature, the Ngorongoro Crater. This is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and is described as 'the 8th wonder of the world'. There is a high diversity of game in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area including the rare Black Rhino. Most of the landscape was created by the volcanic activity that formed the Rift Valley between 15 and 20 million years ago.

The crater is at high altitude and can get cold in the night. We recommend that you bring a fleece or jumper for the evenings. If you wish to stay in lodge accommodation on the crater rim then we advise early booking to avoid disappointment.

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Locations in Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Crater more info ->

Described as one of the wonders of the world, Ngorongoro Crater is perhaps one of the most spectacular arenas that exists. As well as being the largest intact caldera in the world, the crater floor offers unsurpassed game viewing. Ngorongoro is volcanic in origin and was created during the same fracturing process that formed the Rift Valley about 20 million years ago. At it's peak in size it would have matched Kilimajaro at it's current height. The rim is still high at roughly 2220m so a good fleece or jacket is essential.

Ngorongoro Highlands more info ->

At 8300 sq km the NCA is bigger than most of Tanzania's parks and because it falls outside the national park system it is permissable to walk along the numerous trails. Those who have time can explore the less publicised natural features further afield. These include Olduvai Gorge, Olmoti and Empakaai Craters, the Gol Mountains and Mount Lolmalasin (3rd highest in Tanzania).

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