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Overview
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to dense bushland and the popular Ngorongoro Crater, a striking caldera shaped after the breakdown of an enormous volcano, one of the superb attractions of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Often referred to as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, the Ngorongoro Crater is home to rich wildlife including the Big Five, and it's become one of the best destinations to head on a wildlife safari. Because of its restricted size, a couple of days will be adequate.
Pros & Cons
- Top wildlife viewing throughout the year
- The black rhino is effortlessly seen
- Eminent for spotting Big 5 animals
- Staying on the crater rim offers incredible views into the crater
- Cultural visit to a Masai town is accessible
- Amazing mid-reach and extravagance lodges on the crater rim
- Due to its small size, The crater becomes exceptionally crowded consistently
- Entrance to the crater is very expensive
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Wildlife & Animals
Around 120 types of mammals are recorded in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The two fundamental regions for game-viewing, aside from the crater, are the short-grass fields west of the Gol Mountains, northwest of Ngorongoro Crater, and the surroundings of Lake Ndutu close to the border with Serengeti National Park. The two areas become the feeding and breeding ground for over 2 million animals during the rainy season as they support the great annual wildebeest migration that spans the Serengeti ecosystem. The two regions become the feeding and breeding place for more than 2 million animals during the rainy season as they support the great yearly wildebeest migration that traverses the Serengeti environment.
Wildlife Highlights
Between the crater rim and floor, it is possible to see all of the big five at Ngorongoro Crater. It is also the best place to visit endangered black rhinos. It's also a home for impressive elephant bulls with huge tusks. Giraffes can't be spotted from the crater floor as the banks of the caldera are too steep for them to ascend but can be spotted around the rim. Black-backed and golden jackals are equally common in the crater and the density of spotted hyenas is quite extraordinary. Lake Magadi often harbours large flocks of flamingos.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Ngorongoro Crater can be visited year-round for wildlife viewing. During the Dry season from June to October, the lake can transform into an enormous white salt bed. The annual wildebeest migration also passes by the crater highlands from December to March. The scenery of the crater is most picturesque in the Wet season, from November to May, but at that time the grass might be long in places.
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Birds
The Ngorongoro Crater is a bird watcher's heaven with over 500 species recorded ranging from annual migrants from Europe and Asia, grassland birds, sandy-grounds nestling birds, tree nestling birds, birds of prey and water birds. Most noticeable are Ostriches, Kori bustards, Secretary birds, Grey-crowned Cranes, the ground nestling Northern Anteater Chat, Rufous-napped Lark, Capped Whater, Fischer's Sparrow lark, Red-capped Lark and the Grassland Pipit. Migratory birds are present from November to April.
Best Time for Birding
Ngorongoro Crater can be visited year-round for birding, from November to April migratory birds from Europe and northern Africa are present, and many resident birds are in breeding plumage. This makes it the best time for bird watching. The best time to watch wildlife is during the Dry season, which is from June to October.
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Best Time to Visit – Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater can be visited year-round for wildlife viewing. During the Dry season from June to October, the lake can transform into an enormous white salt bed. The annual wildebeest migration also passes by the crater highlands from December to March. The scenery of the crater is most picturesque in the Wet season, from November to May, but at that time the grass might be long in places.
May to October (Dry Season)
- Less vegetation and animals concentrate around water, making them easier to spot
- The skies are clear, rain is rare, and there are fewer mosquitoes
- Even though most tourists visit during the Dry season, the parks still feel uncrowded, except for the bustling Chobe riverfront area
- Early morning and evening drives are cold in June, July and August
November to April (Wet Season)
- The scenery is greener, and there are lower rates during this season
- Although wildlife is easier to spot in the Dry season, you'll still see plenty
- There are many newborn animals and migratory birds
- Except for January and February, rains seldom interfere with your trip
- During January and February, the rains can be continuous for days
- It gets very hot in October and November
- Some lodges and camps close down during part of the Wet season
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