Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Conservation area is a large game controlled in Northern Tanzania. It hosts over 0.5Million of Small and big wild animals. It is a home for Masai people who live with Big 5 and other predators. The 600 m deep Ngorongoro Crater has 5 zones with different scenery and attractions. The main attraction is The Ngorongoro Crater. It is the largest intact caldera in the world. There are also other two craters alongside the Ngorongoro Crater. Empakai Crater second largest in Northern Tanzania, Olmoti Crater the source of the Munge river and water in Ngorongoro Crater. All there are found together with two volcanic mountains of Mt. Oldonyo Lengai and Mount Lolmansini. They all form the Ngorongoro Highlands. Salei Plains is part of the Serengeti eco-system and treated as the original land for all wildebeests of Serengeti. Ndutu Plains is part of Salei Plains
Ngorongoro Crater is believed to be the highest peak in Africa than Mount Kilimanjaro. The Ngorongoro Crater and surrounding highlands feature is the most beautiful landscape in the entire Rift valley and east Africa. The landscape rises above the rift valley and maintains its beauty and wildlife. It is also one of the best places for walking safari and trekking. The famous trekking of Ngorongoro Highland takes place here. Amazingly, the walking Safari in the highlands is supported by a donkey and guided by a well-trained Masai guide also an armed ranger.
In Ngorongoro Highlands, There is a high combination of flora and Fauna. Birds like flamingo and many others call this land home. Walking Safari from Ngorongoro crater via Olmoti crater, Olbubul depression, Empakai Crater ends up on the base of mount Oldonyo Lengai before visiting the flamingo nesting lake Natron. It is one of the best walking Safari in Africa you don’t want to miss.
A visit to the Ngorongoro crater can be combined with other national Parks like Serengeti, Tarangire, Manyara, and Tarangire. We also combine it with Mount Kilimanjaro, Ruaha National Park, and Zanzibar Beach. During your Safari you can also do Biking Safari or short trekking for A day to Empakai Crater. Otherwise, a short walking Safari can be done for 4-6 hours around the Ngorongoro crater rim. A day visit to Olduvai Gorge and shifting sand can stay in your plan too.
Olduvai Gorge is a historical site that holds the existence of early human ancestors. To be specific, Paleoanthropologists discover the remain of fossilized bones and ancient stone tools which existing Millions of years. Later they conclude that the early human on earth lives in Africa before civilization. Not Far from Olduvai gorge, there is one jewel mountain found on the plains. Mount Makaroti offers a stunning view of the Salei plains and Serengeti plains. It is a mountain worth hike of a day. Mount Makaroti stands alone on the base just after the Malanja depression. Almost most of the vegetation zone range from Savannah Grassland, Mountain forest, and Woodland Forest. The base of the Mount is showered with Acacia trees and grassland. Mount Makaroti just like Ngorongoro Highland of special Trekking for Scenic photographers and walking safari lovers. Buffalos and eland are commonly seen here.
Ndutu historically was a meeting place during colonial times. It is the same time Ndutu Safari lodge was built as a house for meetings. Ndutu Plains is an important place for the ecology of Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It is part of the Serengeti Migration Safari and nesting land for Nubian Vulture. Olkarien Gorge is found in Salei plain in nesting lake for Nubian Vulture and much more. In short, you can stay in Ngorongoro for more than 30 days and always see a new place. It is a place you can do walking Safari range from 4hrs to several days. The walking Safari in Ndutu or Olkarieni gorge is superb, especially during Migration in Ndutu.
Ndutu is heaven for photographers, it is the place one can do off-road game drive which makes it easier for photographers to get some close-range photos. The same applies to filming and researchers. Ndutu is best from December to April, although you can visit Ndutu all year round just like Seronera. Ndutu is home to giraffe, elephant, hyena, and several antelope species. It is peak during the calving season which takes place the first week of February
The good thing about Ngorongoro Conservation Area is accommodations are available in most of the iconic areas. Apart from that, there is a special campsite in most areas. The range of accommodations from Luxury Lodges rate from 1500US$ per night to standard Lodge rate from 150US$ per person per night. Also, there is a campsite run and manage by NCAA management. You only need your tent, bedding, and food Ngorongoro Can be visited for a day or more. The chain of accommodation like Serena Safari Lodges, Asilia Camps, Lemala Camps, Angata Camps, Hotel & Lodge, Sopa Lodges and Sanctuary Lodges are all operating inside NCAA. Other Camps like Tanganyika Wilderness Camps, Chaka Camps, and Rhino Lodge are also run their businesses here. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge in the high-end luxury lodge on the rim of the crater. Luxury Safari Can be combined here.
