About Ngorongoro Crater
Africa's Greatest Natural Amphitheatre
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most spectacular natural wonders on earth — a massive collapsed supervolcano 19 kilometres wide and 600 metres deep, forming a natural enclosure for some 25,000 large animals. The crater floor encompasses 264 square kilometres of diverse habitats: open grassland, acacia woodland, freshwater streams, marshes and the soda lake Magadi fringed with flamingos. It is the only place in Africa where you are virtually guaranteed to see a black rhino in the wild. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
Wildlife
Animals You Will Encounter
Planning
Best Time to Visit
Excellent year-round but especially good Jun–Oct when animals concentrate around water. Best for rhino sightings and predator action.
The crater is magnificent year-round. Green season brings lush vegetation, excellent birdlife and flamingos on the lake. Lower visitor numbers.