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About Ngorongoro

Welcome to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

A UNESCO-protected World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is situated some 190 km west of Arusha, between Lake Manyara and Serengeti National Parks. Covering approximately 8,292 square km, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area consists of the Ngorongoro Crater itself, the Olduvai Gorge, the Ndutu area, the Empakai Crater, and Oldonyo Lengai Mountain. It is a pioneering experiment in multi-purpose land use where people (the Maasai), their livestock, and wildlife coexist and share the same protected habitat. Wild animals are protected as in National Parks, and the Maasai people are encouraged to supplement their traditional lifestyle with agriculture.
The Ngorongoro Crater, the central attraction, is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world. The crater floor, a sheer drop of 610 meters below the crater rim, spans 304 sq. km with a 19 km diameter. The sight of the Ngorongoro Crater is truly breathtaking and is considered one of the wonders of the world. The crater is home to tens of thousands of plains animals, including wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elands, and large predator populations such as lions, hyenas, and jackals. The rare black rhino can also be spotted here, along with cheetahs and leopards during lucky sightings.
Ndutu, located in the southeastern plains of the Serengeti ecosystem, is an important migratory area where large herds of wildebeest and other animals gather from December to April before migrating across the Serengeti. The short grass plains in Ndutu are essential for calving and provide an exceptional wildlife viewing experience.

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