Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest unbroken caldera ( which is a large volcanic crater, formed by a major eruption causing the mouth of the volcano to collapse.) Which was formed about 2.5 million years ago. It was officially declared one of the 7 wonders of Africa on February The crater is 12 miles (19 km) across. The rim of the crater just over 2,000 feet (610 m) above the floor reaching 7,500 feet (2,286 m). The crater is home to over 30,000 animals including elephants, lions, cheetahs, wildebeests, buffaloes, and the rare black rhinos. Cheetahs and leopards aren't always easy to see, because of their ability to blend in, but they are present. Also, there are many Ngorongoro flamingos along with much more variety of other water birds around a soda lake on the crater floor, named Lake Magadi.
The rainy season lasts from November through to May, with the dry season running from June through to October. June and July are the coldest months of the year. The rim of the crater is often surrounded in dense cloud.
The rainy season lasts from November through to May, with the dry season running from June through to October. June and July are the coldest months of the year. The rim of the crater is often surrounded in dense cloud.
Here is a video, giving you a closer look on Ngorongoro Crater wildlife.
Experiencing the Ngorongoro Crater
The best way to experience Ngorongoro Crater is from one of the local guide or safari services. Most of the crater lodges have professional guides as part of the safari experience they provide to you. Your vehicles may vary, but you should be in a safari vehicle that has a removable or raisable roof that allows you to stand up to look out over the amazing wildlife before your eyes. There would usually be no more than 3 or 4 in the vehicle or you might be squeezing and fighting for space when it comes to viewing some of the wildlife you might encounter. Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the south-western corner, is the main feature of the crater.
More than likely, your guide will have secured a packed lunch to take along with you so that you can explore the crater floor the entire day. There is a great watering hole that features a place to stop to take a break and enjoy your lunch. Don't close your eyes and continue to pay attention because you may encounter more wildlife.
More than likely, your guide will have secured a packed lunch to take along with you so that you can explore the crater floor the entire day. There is a great watering hole that features a place to stop to take a break and enjoy your lunch. Don't close your eyes and continue to pay attention because you may encounter more wildlife.
Dry season (July-October) for large mammals; wet season (November-June) for bird watching, the waterfalls and canoeing. There are a number of safari lodges and camps to stay at on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater lodges: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge and Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, etc. For the camps, most people like to stay at the Simba camp the best.
This video show, someones personal journey to the Ngorongoro Crater.
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