Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

The jewel in Ngorongoro’s crown is a deep, volcanic crater, the largest un flooded and unbroken caldera in the world. About 20kms across, 600 meters deep and 300 sqkms in area, the Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder.

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most famous sites and is said to have the highest density of wildlife in Africa. Sometimes described as an ‘eighth wonder of the world’, the Crater has achieved world renown, attracting an ever-increasing number of visitors each year. For all the tempting natural wonders of Africa, Ngorongoro surely trumps the chart. It will be a shame to not add to your Africa’s thing to see list.

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The Maasai pastoralists named after the sound produced by the cowbell (ngoro ngoro). It is covered largely in Montane forest. And is a breathtaking sight rich with wildlife that only adds to its charm. But you will find large no. of diverse ecosystem that forms this largest bowl.

The crater floor consists of a number of different habitats that include grassland, swamps, forests and Lake Makat (Maasai for ‘salt’) – a central soda lake filled by the Munge River. Many small and large springs are also seen here that provides water supplies to the wild throughout the year especially during drought. Hence, it is a picnic site to tourists and locals.

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