Ngorongoro Conservation Area Travel Guide
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The Ngorongoro Conservation Area boasts the finest blend of landscapes, wildlife, people and archaeological sites in Africa. Often called an ‘African Eden’ and the ‘eighth wonder of the natural world’, it is also a pioneering experiment in multiple land use. The highlight for most is the world famous Ngorongoro Crater – a huge caldera (collapsed volcano), 265 sq. km in size and 610m deep with over 20,000 large animals!
Established in 1959 to protect a unique blend of scenery, wildlife, human culture and pre-history, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is not a National Park, but a Multiple use Conservation Area where people and wildlife co-exist in their natural setting. It is an area so special that it has been declared a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
Attractions in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Attractions within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area are many – from the Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Highlands, Northern Highlands Forest and Serengeti short-grass Plains to Olduvai Gorge, Empakai Crater and an abundance of wildlife.
Activities in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The absolute highlight of a visit to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a descent into, and game drive in, the Ngorongoro Crater. In recent years trekking in the Ngorongoro Highlands has become an increasingly popular activity. Accompanied by Masai guides and with luggage transported by mules, hikers camp en route whilst enjoying some of the most impressive volcanic scenery in Africa.
Relaxing
Stay in one of the comfortable lodges on the edge of Ngorongoro Crater for one of the best views on the continent – a great spot to unwind!
Getting Around
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is situated some 190 km west of Arusha, between Lake Manyara and Serengeti National Park. Private transport by 4WD is recommended for a thorough discovery of this area.
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