Northern Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater
Earth's greatest wildlife arena
About Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact caldera — a 260 km² bowl of extraordinary wildlife density. Resident populations of lion, elephant, buffalo, hippo and critically endangered black rhino are found within this natural amphitheatre, offering virtually guaranteed Big Five sightings in a single descent.
Highlights
- Black rhino sightings — one of the best chances in Africa
- Resident Big Five in a single day's game drive
- Lerai Forest woodland elephant bulls
- Pink flamingo flocks on Lake Magadi
- Maasai cultural heritage on the crater rim
