NORTHERN CIRCUIT

Ngorongoro Crater

Africa's Garden of Eden

Big 5

All Present

UNESCO

World Heritage

Best: Year-round, best June to September

The Story

Africa's Iconic Wilderness

The Ngorongoro Crater is a large volcanic caldera within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania. The crater, which formed when a large volcano exploded and collapsed on itself two to three million years ago, is 610 metres deep, and its floor covers 260 square kilometres.

It is the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. The crater is home to approximately 25,000 large animals, including the Big Five.

Why Visit

Destination Highlights

World's largest volcanic caldera

High concentration of Big Five

Black rhino sightings

Maasai culture

Stunning crater views

Wildlife

Animals You'll Encounter

Black RhinoLionElephantBuffaloLeopardFlamingoHippoWildebeest

Planning Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Ngorongoro Crater offers remarkable wildlife viewing year-round, but each season brings its own unique spectacle. The dry season concentrates animals around water sources, while the wet season brings lush landscapes and newborn animals.

Year-round, best June to September

Where to Stay