Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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Ngorongoro Crater is home to one of the densest animal populations found in Africa, renowned both for its geological importance and for being a natural wildlife reserve.

The main appeal of the world famous Ngorongoro Crater is its high concentration of wild animals in a relatively small area. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Crater was formed 2-3 million years ago when a volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself. With its 2,000 foot high walls, very few animals migrate in and out of the crater making it one of the densest animal populations found in Africa.

The best time to visit:

June to October (dry season)

+ Sightings of wildlife more likely in the shorter grass

+ Warm and sunny, with very little rain

+ Fewer mosquitoes result in lower risk of malaria

- The Ngorongoro crater is popular during this period and can be very crowded

- It can get very cold overnight, ensure you pack warm clothing

November to May (wet season)

+ The Ngorongoro Crater offers spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities all year round

+ Luscious green landscapes

+ April and May is low season, the region is much quieter during this period

+ Excellent time of year for keen birdwatchers due to the presence of migratory birds

- Peak wet season is March to May with heavy downpours frequent

- It can get very cold overnight, ensure you pack warm clothing

At a glance

  • An incredible variety of flora and fauna, grown as a consequence of the crater having formed its own ecosystem.
  • Yellow fever trees in the south and pods of hippo wallowing their days away in the east.
  • The much drier north is where most of the game reside including the famous resident black rhinos.
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Farm of Dreams Lodge

the Lodge sits in a garden of flowers and vegetables. The property offers spectacular sweeping views of the hills

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Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp

Lemala Ngorongoro is intimately set in a delightful ancient acacia forest close to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.

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Gibb’s Farm

Surround yourself with the rich traditions of East African life, exclusive to Gibb’s Farm, and share an eternal sense of history and community.

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Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Regularly voted one of the best hotels in the world, this unique lodge in Tanzania clings to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater

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Ngorongoro Neptune Luxury Lodge

This all inclusive property features 20 spacious private log cabins with fireplace, a restaurant, a bar and conference facilities.

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The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is without doubt one of the most architecturally spectacular safari lodges in Africa.

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