Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip

Introduction

Ngorongoro crater is the largest intact caldera covering a 310-kilometre square, 600 meters deep and 20 kilometres across. It is one of the breathtaking natural wonders of Tanzania. It is a place within the Ngorongoro conservation area where man and wildlife come directly into contact. The crater serves as a habitat for a number of species of plants and animals found inside the crater.

Location

Ngorongoro crater is located within the Ngorongoro conservation area found in the Arusha region which covers an area of about 8292 square kilometres and it is surrounded by many other features such as the northern highland forest, Maasai cultural bomas and the plains. Ngorongoro crater is 294km from Moshi town and 191 km from Arusha.

Attractions

Ngorongoro crater has a lot of attractions it being the first one, diversity of wildlife, geological features, Maasai bomas, hippo pool, Lerai forest and black rhinos.

Activities

Activities within the Ngorongoro crater include; game viewing, photographing and visiting cultural bomas.

Spending time

• Leave Moshi at 4:30 am
• Arrive in Ngorongoro at 10 am
• Spend 5 hours in the park
• Leave crater at 3:00 pm
• Arrive at Moshi at 8:00 pm.