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NGORONGORO CRATER
It has area of 8,292 sq km and a Crater which is the largest unbroken caldera in the world with altitude of 2,286m surrounded by steep walls rising 610m from the crater floor and covers area of 260 sq km. Ngorongoro has rich pastures and permanent water of the crater. Crater has been declared as the world heritage centre and is nicknamed EDEN GARDEN OF AFRICA.
Getting there: 4hours drive / 1 hour flight from Arusha or 2 hours drive from Manyara/ Tarangire
ACCOMODATIONS IN NGORONGORO
Crater is oval shaped and it's bounded by Lake Eyasi, Gol Mountains, Olbalal swamps & Olduvai Gorge. There are vast numbers of animals - Zebra, Wild beast, eland, gazelle, wart hog, buffalo etc which attracts predators - lion, cheetah, leopard, and hyena. Also you will find birds - flamingo, fish eagle, heron, crested crane, marabou stork, secretary bird etc.
OLDUVAI GORGE
Its eight world heritage site located in Ngorongoro National Park. Remains of Homohabilis regarded as mankind's first step to human evolution. Fossils have been described including prehistoric elephants, giant horned sheep and enormous ostriches
Below are few selected lodges which are available in and around Ngorongoro
