7 Fun Things To Do in Ngorongoro Crater – Attractions/Sights
Do you know the top Things To Do in Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania and the unique sightings on these activities in Ngorongoro Conservation Area? Imagine doing a game drive in the biggest intact (unbroken) volcanic caldera on Earth or having a nature walk there.
As your best Tanzania Safari tour operator, we suggest for you the best activities/Things To Do in Ngorongoro Crater you can do on your viist and also giving you the reasons to visit this natural wonder.
Brief of Overview of Ngorongoro Conservation Area;
Ngorongoro crater is part of UNESCO World heritage site found in 1979 because of it’s fascinating and amazing features.
It is the largest Volcanic Caldera on earth covering a wider Ngorongoro conservation Area which includes a thick Forest, Mountain, Olduvai Gorge and highlands located in the northern Tanzania close to Southern border of Kenya attracting thousands of tourists to Tanzania annually. It is documented to be a habitat to over 26000 big mammals and 300 species of birds.
Ngorongoro crater is one of the most fascinating places to visit in Africa because of its natural beauty of Acacia Forests, Savannah grassland, Swamps, Stream and lakes, forming a fascinating Wildlife oasis also referred to as the Garden of Eden.
Ngorongoro crater has everything that Animals and other wildlife creatures need to sustai throughout the year.
Most of the Wildlife migrate there because of the natural enclosure and reliable water sources, making it a home to a diverse of animals e.g elephants, black rhinoceroses, Leopards, buffalo, zebras, Warthogs, densest population of lions in the world, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles, jackals, hippos, cheetah, and Crocodiles.
The cultural group of local Masai graze their livestock at the rim or take them to drink water inside the crater, this expresses the potential to go on amazing safari and meet with the Masai, explore lake Magadi, a shallow soda lake ringed by extinct Volcanoes, honored as a habitat for a flock of Flamingos.
Here Are the Top 7 Things To Do In Ngorongoro Crater You Add on Travel Bucket List:
The main tourist activities to do in Ngorongoro crater are, Game drives, Safaris Photographic, Picnics, Nature walks, Bird watching, visiting the Masai villages, Hot air ballooning, a tour of Olduvai Gorge, visiting the Empakaai crater, hiking the summit of Gol Mountains and Oldoinyo Lengai, also visiting Olmoti crater, Lerai fever tree forest and lake Magadi.
Game Drives and Wildlife Viewing.
Safari Game Drive is one of the exciting ways to explore wildlife in Ngorongoro crater giving you great views of the 5 great mammals of Africa, Birds, Lakes, Natural Savannah Vegetation, and lush Forest.
Game drives commence with a custom safari vehicle and it is organized in two shifts – Morning and Afternoon. At least 3 days are require to be able to explore each and every part of the crater, on every safari by 4:30pm all tour van are require to exit the crater.
Nature and Crater Views.
Nature: Ngorongoro Crater is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, rich biodiversity, and unique ecosystems. Visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of the crater’s diverse habitats, including grasslands, forests, lakes, and wetlands. Exploring nature in Ngorongoro involves experiencing the sights and sounds of the wilderness, observing wildlife in their natural habitat, and marveling at the delicate balance of the ecosystem.
Crater Views: One of the highlights of visiting Ngorongoro is the opportunity to witness its awe-inspiring crater views. From designated viewpoints around the rim of the crater, visitors can enjoy panoramic vistas that stretch out over the vast expanse of the crater floor below. These views offer unparalleled glimpses of the crater’s geological features, including its steep walls, lush vegetation, and shimmering lakes. Crater viewpoints also provide excellent vantage points for observing wildlife and capturing stunning photographs of the landscape.
Visiting the Masai Cultural Group.
Masai are hospitable people leaving very close to the crater, therefore arrangements can be made for a tourist wishing to visit them in their cultural centers or homes to learn to catch glimpses and learn more about their culture, there traditions, there ways of living.
Tourists can actively engage in the Masai traditional dances, their daily activities, take photos with them, meet their village chiefs and buy some of their hand-crafted products.
Visiting the Empakaai Crater.
Empakaai crater is like a small sibling to the Ngorongoro crater formed as well as a result of a volcano collapsing 6km into a wide caldera. This is one of the hidden gems of Tanzania with lots to offer to its visitors.
Much of it is covered by a lake that changes color depending on the weather and it is featured with abundant algae that attracts a good number of pink flamingo birds. The crater is also a habitat to blue monkeys, buffaloes, bush backs, water bucks, elephants, hyenas, reptiles and amphibians.
Bird Watching.
Ngorongoro crater is characterized with a variety of different bird species that are eye catching such as the flamingo birds, crowned cranes, golden winged sun-birds, African cytril and lots making it a good destination for bird lovers.
These are best seen while on strolls around the crater chirping in and around the lush green forests.
Bird Watching.
Ngorongoro crater is characterized with a variety of different bird species that are eye catching such as the flamingo birds, crowned cranes, golden winged sun-birds, African cytril and lots making it a good destination for bird lovers.
These are best seen while on strolls around the crater chirping in and around the lush green forests.
Bird Watching.
Ngorongoro crater is characterized with a variety of different bird species that are eye catching such as the flamingo birds, crowned cranes, golden winged sun-birds, African cytril and lots making it a good destination for bird lovers.
These are best seen while on strolls around the crater chirping in and around the lush green forests.
Safaris Photographic;
Ngorongoro craters is a good spot for wildlife photographers as it offers them great opportunities of having magnificent wildlife photo shoots of the animals as they are grazing in the savanna grasslands and of the birds in the forests.
They can also have a photo shoot with the Masai cultural group of people as they leave close to the crater hence giving them a great photography expedition.
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