Ngorongoro Safari Tours.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a spectacular geological formation and one of the most iconic natural wonders in Tanzania. Here’s a comprehensive overview:
Geography and Formation
Location: Situated in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in northern Tanzania, near the Serengeti National Park.
Ngorongoro crater formation
The crater is a caldera, which is a large, volcanic crater formed by the collapse of a volcanic mountain. It’s believed to have formed about 2 to 3 million years ago.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is managed to balance wildlife conservation with the needs of the local Maasai communities, making it a model for sustainable tourism.
Dimensions and Features
Size: The crater has a diameter of approximately 19 kilometers (12 miles) and covers an area of about 260 square kilometers (100 square miles).
Game Drives: Visitors can embark on guided safaris within the crater to observe wildlife in their natural habitat including lions, leopard, elephants, rhinos
Wildlife and Ecosystem
Diverse Habitats: The crater’s floor supports a wide range of habitats including grasslands, swamps, forests, and salt pans.
Wildlife: It’s home to a rich variety of wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), as well as giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various bird species.
Cultural and Historical Significance
Maasai People: The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is also home to the Maasai people, who live traditionally in the region.
Archaeological Sites: Nearby, the Olduvai Gorge is known as the “Cradle of Mankind” and is a site of significant archaeological discoveries.
2 Day Ngorongoro crater safari
Day 1: Leave Arusha hotel after breakfast and proceed to Ngorongoro crater lodge for lunch. Afternoon descend into the crater for safari. Meals and overnight at the lodge.
Day 2: After breakfast drive back to Arusha or Nairobi.
The Ngorongoro Crater 3 Day safari experience
Day 1: Leave Arusha to Ngorongoro crater after breakfast. Arive at Lake Manyara hotel for lunch. Afternoon safari in the Lake Manyara National Park. Meals and overnight at the hotel.
2: After breakfast proceed to Ngorongoro crater. Whole day safari. Meals and overnight at Ngorongoro lodge.
Day 3: After breakfast proceed to Arusha or Nairobi.
7 Day ngorongoro and Serengeti Safari
Day 1: Leave Nairobi to Arusha. Overnight in Arusha.
Day 2: After breakfast proceed to Lake Manyara hotel for lunch Afternoon safari in Lake Manyara. Overnight and meals at the hotel.
Day 3. After breakfast proceed to Serengeti National park. Evening safari. Meals and overnight at a lodge/camp.
Day 4: Morning and afternoon safari drives. Overnight and meals in the lodge/camp.
Day 5. After breakfast proceed to Al duvai gorge with a history of mankind. After lunch proceed to Ngorongoro crater lodge or camp for meals and overnight.
Day 6. Whole day ngorongoro crater safari. Proceed to Arusha for overnight.
Day 7. After breakfast proceed to Nairobi.
