The Ngorongoro Conservation Area offers the most basic Big Five animal viewing in Africa. It is an ancient volcanic crater near the Serengeti that is home to the absolute densest populations of massive animals in Africa. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to cheetah, hyena, and hippo, as well as the Big Five (lion, elephant, wild buffalo, leopard, and rhino). There are also herds of cattle, maintained by attentive red-robed Maasai herders, because the Ngorongoro Crater is where man and nature meet in a solitary vision. This is where safari visitors come to properly experience Tanzania Safari Tours.
Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest crater, is located in the heart of Ngorongoro. It is said that before its emission, it was higher than Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s most notable peak. It’s also a great position for taking in the scenery. A few Ngorongoro lodgings are situated on the rim of the crater, affording the most breathtaking views.
Others are located distant from the crater on vast savannah grassland or on gorgeous coffee estates. The Ngorongoro Crater is a well-known destination, especially because it may be combined with the Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and even Kenya’s Masai Mara Reserve. Honeymooners will admire the pristine views from their crater-side accommodation, while families will discover hotels that value children and provide family safari programs and child minders.
Moreover, while game viewing on the crater floor is Ngorogoro’s main lure, travelers will discover a variety of other activities on their Tanzania Safari excursions, including bird watching, cultural excursions, mountain biking, and strolling safaris. Lodges usually serve suppers outside beneath a starry sky, and some have an in-house wellness specialist/masseuse. Want to see the most remote Tanzania destinations? Contact AMRIX ADVENTURE SAFARIS for further information.
FACTS ABOUT THE NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA:
THE REASON FOR SELECTING THE NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
Because of its immensity, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area feels like a meticulously planned Tanzania Safari experience, and its exceptional ecosystem makes it a really unique destination.
WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THE NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA?
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area spans vast swaths of highland grasslands, savannah, savanna forests, and woodlands. It was established in 1959 as a diverse land use zone with natural life coexisting with semi-traveling Maasai pastoralists conducting traditional livestock grazing. It includes the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest crater.
HOW TO GET TO THE NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA?
Both can be accomplished via road or flight routes to Ngorongoro Crater.
Roads: Ngorongoro Carter is 160 kilometers from Arusha and 140 kilometers from the Seronera section of Serengeti National Park.
Contract flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam to Ngorongoro air terminal are available.
NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA HEALTH AND SAFETY
Travel to Ngorongoro Crater is considered safe, as is travel to general reserves. Along with individual guests, you’ll usually encounter people who are there to help you: tour operator staff, hotel staff, and park professionals.
Malaria is a serious health risk that must be avoided, hence mosquito repellent and Malaria Vaccinations are recommended. Similarly, cover up any exposed skin at night. Before you travel, seek guidance from a specialist on adequate Health Safety vaccines.
NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA FOOD
Breakfast and lunch are provided buffet-style and include a variety of foreign options. In true safari fashion, you will be served a full English breakfast as well as European selections for breakfast, and lunch menus will feature meat, poultry, fish, and vegetarian options. Salad buffet, soup, entree, pudding, cheese & biscuits, and tea or coffee are all included on the evening menus. There are always vegetarian options available. The bulk of meat and dairy products, as well as fruits and vegetables, are acquired locally.
Smile and greet folks with a pleasant Jambo! to start any conversation. Learning a few Swahili terms in Tanzanian language will help you break the ice in a variety of circumstances. Winter (June-September) is the coolest season, when many hotels and lodges are extremely busy, with July and August being the best months to visit Tanzania.
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offers a variety of small group activities in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
