Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Serengeti National Park is in the north, and the Great Rift Valley is in the east. This is where the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is. The reserve area is bigger than 8,000 km², which is about 3,200 sq. miles. The Olduvai Gorge, Empakaai, Olmoti Crater, Ngorongoro Crater, and Oldonyo Lengai Mountain are all part of it. Many kinds of animals live in the area’s woods, valleys, savannah, craters, lakes, and swamps.

A natural beauty Crater of Ngorongoro
The main thing to see in this area is the famous Ngorongoro Crater. The big volcano blew up and fell in on itself about two to three million years ago. The crater formed as a result, which led to the growth of a unique environment with a wide range of plants.

The crater is now home to more animals than any other place in Africa. Lions, tigers, buffalo, warthogs, baboons, elephants, flamingos, ostriches, and hippos live there. A lot of dangerous animals live there, like lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and leopards. Of course, the Big Five—the buffalo, the elephant, the leopard, the lion, and the rhino—are a big draw to the Ngorongoro Crater.

All of them can be seen in this crater that is 20 km (12 mi) wide and 600 m (2,000 ft) deep. Enjoy the different kinds of animals and the beautiful scenery. Great views of the crater floor can be seen from the edge of the crater. Because of how beautiful it is, the crater was picked as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.

Group of Maasai

You can also visit the Maasai tribe while you are on vacation. It is okay for them to let their animals graze here. We suggest you take a Maasai Tour if you really want to learn more about this interesting tribe’s way of life and traditions.

You’d like to include Ngorongoro Crater in your plans? You can get ideas from our Tanzania tours or get in touch with us for personalized help.

Trips and things to do in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Tour by mountain bike The Manyara Lake
Go to the Maasai village.
Take a cultural tour of the Hadzabe tribe. Mto wa Mbu
How long it takes to get to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Three hours to get from Arusha to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
It takes two hours to drive from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park.
It takes an hour to drive from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Lake Manyara.
Two hours to drive from Ngorongoro to Tarangire.
Our experts give you advice on how to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area
My name is Arthur, and I’ve worked as a guide at Ngorongoro for 16 years.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a big reason why lots of people go to Tanzania. I think everyone should spend at least one day at the crater floor because it is so amazing.

How long are you staying? One day at the crater floor and an extra day to look around the area around the crater.

Which hotel? The Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge because it has lovely rooms, great views, and helpful staff.