Nearly 20 kilometres in diameter, the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world, and views from atop the 600 m high walls are spectacular. This nature wonderland offers sightings of the Big Five, a host of excellent plains game, and even the odd elusive leopard perched high in a tree. Flamingos can be seen wading through the central soda lake, and the freshwater lakes provide excellent bird watching. The area is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an estimated 25,000 large animals live in the crater. Olduvai Gorge is also archaeologically significant, with many important fossils and ancient tools discovered there.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Largest intact volcanic caldera in the world.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Breathtaking panoramic views.
- Diverse wildlife including the Big Five.
- Estimated 25,000 large animals reside within the crater.
- Olduvai Gorge.
