TANZANIA DESTINATIONS

NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Ngorongoro Conservation Area is in northern Tanzania. It’s home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and “big 5” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino). Huge herds of wildebeests and zebras traverse its plains during their annual migration. Livestock belonging to the semi-nomadic Maasai tribe graze alongside wild animals. Hominin fossils found in the Olduvai Gorge date back millions of  years 

 Origin of Ngorongoro; it was named by the Maasai pastoralists after the sound produced by the cowbell (ngoro ngoro).

The Ngorongoro Crater is a massive volcanic caldera in Tanzania, Africa. It is the world’s largest intact and unfilled volcanic caldera, measuring 260 square kilometers (100 sq mi) in diameter and having a depth of up to 610 meters (2,000 ft). The crater is home to a vast array of wildlife, including lions, elephants, black rhinoceroses, zebras, and wildebeest.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tanzania. It is a great place to see wildlife in their natural habitat.

The crater was formed when a volcano exploded and collapsed on itself two to three million years ago. The crater floor is now a lush grassland with a variety of trees and shrubs. The crater is also home to a number of lakes, including Lake Magadi, which is a soda lake.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a vital habitat for a wide variety of animals. It is home to over 25,000 large mammals, including lions, elephants, black rhinoceroses, zebras, and wildebeest. The crater is also home to a number of smaller animals, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, and a variety of birds.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a great place to see wildlife in their natural habitat. Visitors can take game drives on the crater floor, where they can see lions hunting, elephants grazing, and zebras running. Visitors can also visit the Ngorongoro Museum, which has exhibits on the history and wildlife of the crater.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a unique and special place. It is a must-see for any visitor to Tanzania.