Ngorongoro Krater
A vast collapsed volcanic crater, open plains and plenty of wildlife within one clear landscape. In the Ngorongoro Crater, you can drive independently in your own 4x4.
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A lot of wildlife within one clear landscape.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a vast collapsed volcanic crater that forms a natural amphitheatre. The crater holds a high concentration of wildlife.
You can drive into the crater and go on safari independently. The roads are logical and easy to follow, the terrain is not technically difficult and animals can often be seen from a long distance across the open plains.
The descent is clear and well maintained.
The descent into the crater follows a well-maintained road suitable for 4x4 vehicles.
On the crater floor, you drive on clear gravel routes.
Designated picnic areas provide places to stop for lunch.
On the open plains, wildlife can be easy to spot.
The crater is home to lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras and wildebeest.
With some luck, you may also see a rhino.
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Ngorongoro Krater
- The Ngorongoro Crater is in Tanzania.
- The crater is a collapsed volcanic crater.
- You can drive into the crater independently in your own 4x4.
- The routes are clear and easy to follow.
- The terrain is not technically difficult.
- Animals can often be seen from a long distance across the open plains.
- Wildlife includes lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras and wildebeest.
- With some luck, you may see a rhino.
- Many animals live in the crater permanently.
- The descent follows a well-maintained road suitable for 4x4 vehicles.
- Clear gravel routes run across the crater floor.
- There are designated picnic areas.
- The permit for visiting the crater can be arranged in advance.
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