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NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), located in northern Tanzania, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most iconic and ecologically significant regions. Covering approximately 8,292 square kilometers (3,200 square miles), the area is renowned for its rich biodiversity, stunning landscapes, and unique blend of wildlife conservation and human habitation.

Ngorongoro Crater:

At the heart of the conservation area lies the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. The crater, formed about two to three million years ago, spans 19 kilometers (12 miles) in diameter and covers an area of 260 square kilometers (100 square miles). It hosts a dense population of wildlife, making it one of the best places in Africa to see the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros).

Ngorongoro highlights

The Big Five Animals

Species

Visit Olduvai Gorge

Visit Masai Culture

Garden of Eden

The Ngorongoro Crater is often referred to as Africa’s “Garden of Eden” and boasts a magnificent scenery filled with approximately 25,000 animals. Among them are four of the Big Five, along with other impressive creatures like ungulates, buffalo, warthogs, hippos, and elephants. Additionally, the area is home to a remarkable number of lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and leopards. What sets this place apart is its possession of the world’s largest fully intact caldera, earning it the title of the eighth wonder of the world.

Ngorongoro Crater Safari Activities

Ngorongoro Crater offers many activities to the safari tourists.

  • Culture tour (Maasai Village)

  • Biking & Walking Safari

  • Wildlife Safar, within crater tour

  • Wedding and anniversary Safari

  • Mountain trekking, Birding Safari, Camping Safari

  • Olduvai Gorge (archaeology and mysterious stories

Getting There: Ngorongoro Crater

Most travellers will visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area as part of a bigger package, including a visit to the Serengeti, Tarangire and Manyara.

The most convenient way to explore all the parks in the northern circuit is by flying into Arusha or Moshi. To get to Arusha, you can fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), located approximately 46km/29mi away. Alternatively, you can also consider flying into Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) or Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ), Mwanza Airport, Dodoma Airport, and then catch a connecting flight to Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

  • By road, you can drive by our safari vehicle from Arusha

  • By fly small aircraft on chartered or scheduled flights, is to fly into the near airstrip Manyara or Serengeti, and you will be picked up from airstrip

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a unique and awe-inspiring destination that offers a blend of spectacular landscapes, rich biodiversity, and deep cultural heritage. Whether you’re marveling at the wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater, engaging with the Maasai community, or exploring the ancient history of Olduvai Gorge, the NCA provides an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike.