Explore our Heritage in Africa, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania.

Ngorongoro Crater is a natural wonder, a sunken bowl of beauty and bounty that was once a towering volcano. It is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world, measuring between 10 and 12 miles (16 and 19 km) across and having an area of 102 square miles (264 square km) 1. It is the jewel of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that covers 8,292 km 2 (3,202 sq mi) in northern Tanzania . It is a haven for wildlife, a sanctuary for more than 25,000 animals, including elephants, rhinos, leopards, lions, zebras, wildebeests, flamingos, and many more.

The Wonders of the Crater

It is a living museum, a place where you can witness the evolution of humankind at the nearby Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world . It is a cultural heritage, a place where the Maasai people have grazed their livestock for centuries and still coexist with the wild animals . Ngorongoro Crater is a must-see destination for anyone who loves nature, adventure, and history