Ngorongoro Crater

Africa's Eden • The Big 5 • World Heritage Site

The Cradle of Life

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It forms a unique self-contained ecosystem, often referred to as "Africa's Eden."

Why Visit Ngorongoro?

The crater floor is home to over 25,000 large animals. It is one of the distinct places in Tanzania where you have the highest chance of spotting all of the "Big Five" (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino) in a single game drive.

  • Black Rhinos: One of the last refugees for these endangered giants.
  • Density: Incredible density of predators, especially lions and hyenas.
  • Maasai Culture: See Maasai herdsmen grazing cattle alongside wildlife on the crater rim.
Lion in Ngorongoro Lions reign supreme on the crater floor

Wildlife Spectacle

Black Rhino

The Rare Black Rhino

Ngorongoro is the best place in Tanzania to see the critically endangered Black Rhinoceros. They are often seen grazing on the open plains or near the Lerai Forest.

Maasai Culture

Cultural Coexistence

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a multiple-use area where wildlife coexists with semi-nomadic Maasai pastoralists. You can visit cultural bomas to learn about their traditions.

Experience the Wonder

Descend 600 meters into the crater for a day you'll never forget.

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