Africa's Natural Wonder
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Explore the world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera, home to the Big Five and breathtaking wildlife density.
Experience the World-Famous Ngorongoro Crater
Spanning over 8,000 km² from the southern Serengeti plains to the Great Rift Valley, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders.
Formed 2 to 3 million years ago when a massive volcano exploded and collapsed, the 600-meter-deep Ngorongoro Crater today houses a self-contained ecosystem boasting the highest density of large mammals in Africa, including the rare Black Rhino and all members of the Big Five.
600 meters
Crater Depth
20 km Wide
Caldera Diameter
The Big Five
Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo
8,000+ km²
Conservation Area Size
Ngorongoro Highlights & Key Attractions
Home of the Big Five
One of the best places on earth to view the Big Five in a single day, including the endangered Black Rhino.
World's Largest Caldera
Descend into an intact volcanic crater filled with grasslands, swamps, fever tree forests, and Lake Magadi.
Olduvai Gorge & Archaeology
Visit the "Cradle of Humankind," where prehistoric human fossils dating back millions of years were discovered.
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