Things to do in Ngorongoro

Tanzania 🇹🇿 - Ngorongoro Crater National Park The Ngorongoro Crater (active approximately 2.5 to 1.9 million years ago) is geologically composed of basaltic trachyandesite, containing a shallow (1.7 meters) saltwater lake, Lake Magadi. This is the world's largest inactive, intact crater. The crater formed from the collapse of a massive volcanic eruption approximately 2.45 to 2 million years ago. The original volcano was estimated to be 4,500–5,800 meters high. After the collapse, the crater became slightly elliptical, with a diameter of 18–20 kilometers and a vertical drop of approximately 610 meters from the crater floor. The floor area is 260 square kilometers. It was named one of Africa's Seven Natural Wonders in February 2013. The protected area was established in 1959 and covers an area of ​​8,094 square kilometers. This reserve was designated a Natural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1979 and a Cultural Heritage site in 2005, making it a composite heritage site that combines both natural and cultural significance. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is estimated to be home to approximately 25,000 large animals, primarily ungulates, living within the Ngorongoro Crater. Large mammals include the critically endangered eastern black rhinoceros, whose population declined from approximately 108 individuals between 1964 and 1966 to 11-14 individuals in 1995. Other animals include hippos, African buffalo, wildebeest, Graham's zebra, Eleanor's gazelle, Graham's gazelle, Thomson's gazelle, and waterbuck. Additionally, there are southern lions, servals, and small numbers of cheetahs, leopards, and African wild dogs. The reserve borders another World Heritage site, Serengeti National Park, to the west. Millions of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and other animals migrate annually between these two areas, creating a spectacular sight.

Ngorongoro Crater is a total game-changer! The vibrant colors of the crater's landscape are straight out of a dream – from lush greenery to the rich hues of the wildlife. The positive vibes here are off the charts, especially when you're surrounded by zebras, wildebeests, and those beautiful cats. It's like stepping into a living canvas of Mother Nature's finest work. If you're up for an adventure with a kaleidoscope of colors, this is the place to be! 🌈

Two million flamingos breed here every year! The water here is heavily salinized!

Finally, I arrived at the East African savannah that I had been longing for. During the three and a half days of the tour, I was very lucky. I saw lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, and the five big animals in Africa, as well as zebras, antelopes, wildebeests, giraffes, baboons, monkeys, hippos, crocodiles, vultures, hyenas, snakes, wild boars, ostriches, etc. I saw a lot of wild animals, especially the large army of zebras and wildebeests queuing up to walk and run, which was very interesting. The beauty of the savannah is very shocking, and the experience of watching wild animals so close is great! One day, we went to do hot air balloons before dawn, watching the sunrise while overlooking the wild animals in the Serengeti and Mara River. We saw elephants, zebras, antelopes, crocodiles, hippos and other animals. We also saw a large group of buffaloes running wildly in the air three meters high, which was very shocking! It’s a pity that this trip at the end of June and the beginning of July did not see the spectacular sight of Tianhe Ferry, which is a bit regrettable. I look forward to coming again next time!