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Why the
Ngorongoro Crater is special
It is a haven for tens of thousands of big East African wild
animals in north central Tanzania. The wildlife includes lions,
elephants, wildebeests, zebras, rhinos, Thomson's gazelles, and
water buffaloes.
Spectacular Setting
Geologically, Ngorongoro is the remnant of a volcano that blew
apart, leaving a flat plain area ringed with steep walls. The
Ngorongoro volcano, before it exploded and collapsed 2 millions
years ago, was one of the world's tallest mountains. To
appreciate its former size, consider that the crater
(technically a caldera) measures about 20 kilometers (12 miles)
across. The encircling rim (shown in photo's background) is 600
meters (2,000 feet) above the crater floor.
Why the Ngorongoro if different than its neighbors, the
Serengeti National Park and Masai Mara Game Reserve
Unlike with the these two wildlife refuges, the migration in the
Ngorongoro Crater is scant. Reasons: It has an abundant
year-round food and water supply - and the precipitous walls of
this collapsed extinct volcano discourage (but don't totally
eliminate) migrating.
Another key difference is that the animals within the Ngorongoro
Crater are less people shy to safari vehicles, so it's easier to
view the animals up close. That helps explain why some seasoned
safari goers believe that the Ngorongoro Crater is the most
interesting wildlife preserve in the world.
If you are planning a Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater safari,
view my 32-page Safari Guide website
It gives impartial tips & insights. It covers Tanzania's
Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara
National Park, and Tarangire National Park - and Kenya's Masai
Game Reserve. The website has seven helpful sections, including
"31 Mistakes Safari Goers Make - and How to Avoid Them." To view
the website, click the below 32-page Safari Guide button.
What leading travel books say about the Ngorongoro Crater
The opportunity of spending a day on the Ngorongoro Crater floor
is simply not to be missed.
Tanzania
Bradt Travel Guides
The Ngorongoro Crater is arguably the most famous wildlife
refuge in the world.
Tanzania
Globetrotter Guides
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