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Ngorongoro Crater Safari

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About Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area which spans across vast expanses of highland plains, savanna woodlands and forests. Established in 1959 as a multiple land use area, with wildlife coexisting with semi-nomadic Maasai pastoralists practicing traditional livestock grazing, it includes the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest caldera. The property has global importance for biodiversity conservation due to the presence of globally threatened species, the density of wildlife inhabiting the area, and the annual migration of wildebeest, zebra, gazelles and other animals into the northern plains. Extensive archaeological research has also yielded a long sequence of evidence of human evolution and human-environment dynamics, including early hominid footprints dating back 3.6 million years. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (809,440 ha) spans across vast expanses of highland plains, savanna, savanna woodlands and forests, from the plains of the Serengeti National Park in the north-west, to the eastern arm of the Great Rift Valley. The area was established in 1959 as a multiple land use area, with wildlife coexisting with semi-nomadic Maasai pastoralists practicing traditional livestock grazing. It includes the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest caldera, and Olduvai Gorge, a 14km long deep ravine. The property has global importance for biodiversity conservation in view of the presence of globally threatened species such as the black Rhino, the density of wildlife inhabiting the Ngorongoro Crater and surrounding areas throughout the year, and the annual migration of wildebeest, zebra, Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelles and other ungulates into the northern plains.

Day 1- Game drives and wildlife viewing

The greatest way to see wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater is on a game drive. Game drives are conducted in a regular tour van in two shifts: the morning and afternoon. Because the animals do not migrate, wildlife watching at Ngorongoro is superb all year. The dry season, from December to March, as well as June to September, provides the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area/Crater. There is no rain during those months, and the crater is less muddy. The savanna grasses are shorter, making it easier to see wildlife. Animals concentrate at the few surviving waterholes during the dry season, allowing travelers to observe the majority of them in one location. Unfortunately, most tourists visit the crater during the dry season so Consider going during the rainy season to avoid the crowds and have a more intimate safari. During the rainy season, the entire country is lush and gorgeous. It’s also the ideal season for birdwatching.

Day 2- Visiting the Maasai bomas

The Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is known around the world for its wildlife and as the home of the Maasai tribe- One of Africa’s most fascinating tribes. They are allowed to graze their animals around the crater rim or bring them down to the crater for water during the dry months of the year, despite the fact that they live outside the crater. Tourists can arrange to visit one of their homes or cultural centers while visiting the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to learn about their traditions and culture.

Day 3- Take pleasure in Picnic Lunch.

Have you ever imagined having a lovely picnic meal in the African desert, surrounded by wildebeest? The Ngorongoro Conservation Area always provides what their visitors need by allowing them to participate in some of the special activities such as picnicking to ensure that their visitors have a good time and that their safari expectations are met; to be honest, the Ngorongoro safari will never let you down. Picnic lunches can be provided by your tour operators or hotels, and you can make it even more delightful and memorable by sharing it with the local indigenous Maasai people in the crater. It is one of the most memorable moments and activities you can share with your loved one, whether it is your partner, family, friends, or relatives.

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