Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a unique conservation Area in Tanzania with abundance of attractions to explore all year round. With a stunning volcanic landscapes, cultural heritage and wildlife diversity, It is recognized by UNESCO as a Mixed World Heritage Site, Man and Biosphere Reserve and a Global Geopark. is renowned for its undulating beautiful landscapes and richness in terms of wildlife species.
Nest to the northern circuit of Tanzania the Conservation Area host several famous attractions such as Ngorongoro Crater, Empakai Crater, Olmoti Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Endoro Waterfalls, Elephant Caves, Nasera Rock, Shifting Sand, Laetoli, Sale plains, Gol mountains, Mount Lolmalasin, Olkarien Gorge, Mount Makarot and Ndutu Plains which is a calving ground for Migratory animals and home to a good number of Predators.
The Best Time to Visit:
You can visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area all year round. The dry season begin from June to October which attract more tourists for wildlife viewing experience. Wet season begin from November to May and the areas featured with lush green landscapes with fairly good wild animal disparsal; thi is the time with less visitors to the Area. From December to April is the best time to witness the wildebeest migration in Ndutu Area as it is a calving season before the migration keep on moving to the Serengeti National Park.
Top Attractions to Explore within NgoroNgoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Crater
A giant volcanic Caldera hosting over 25,000 different species of wild mammals include the famous Big Five. With diverse habitats the crater floor is covered by soda lake, forest, water springs and open grasslands; all inhabited by a good number of different species of wild animals.
Ndutu Plains
Ndutu Plains is among the vast short grass area in the Ngorongoro bordering Serengeti National Part to the southern part. It is a wildebeest’s calving ground from December to April, home of predators and other resident wildlife that can easily be seen all year round to the Area.
