Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the three divisions that make up the Arusha region’s Ngorongoro District. This was established to promote natural resource protection, protect the interests of indigenous residents of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and boost tourism.The Ngorongoro Protection Region is a one-of-a-kind protected area in Africa, combining natural resource conservation with human development. The Ngorongoro crater, the archaeological and paleontological site at Oldupai Gorge, and the early human footprints discovered at Alaitole in the Ngarusi region are the primary features of the protected area.

Ngorongoro Crater Safaris and Activities:

Culture and People
Wildlife and Craters
Gorge of Oldupai
Crater Rim Tours
Walking Safaris with Flamingos

Culture and People of Ngorongoro:

Cattle herding people arrived in this area and stayed here for a long period until being pushed to move on by other tribes. With their cattle, donkeys, sheep, and goats, around 42,000 Maasai pastoralists now live in the Ngorongoro protected region. Two authorized Maasai traditional bomas, one on the route to Serengeti and the other near Sopa resort in Irkeepusi hamlet, welcome visitors.

Ngorongoro Cultural Bomas:

In the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you may visit Maasai cultural Bomas to learn more about their distinct culture, take pictures, and buy souvenirs.

The primary Bomas that you may visit are: Kiloki Senyati Cultural Boma, Kiloki Senyati Cultural Boma, Kiloki Senyati Cultural Boma, Kiloki Seny

Cultural Boma of Loonguku
Boma Cultural Irkeepusi
Seneto Cultural Boma

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to approximately 25,000 big species, including 26 black rhinos. There are 7,000 wildebeests, 4,000 zebras, 3,000 Elands, and gazelles. There are 62 lions, 30 leopards, 4,000 buffalos, spotted hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, cheetahs, and other creatures. During the migration season, however, the number of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles increases to 1.7 million wildebeest, 2,70,000 zebras, and 4,70,000 gazelles.

Why Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area?

You may go to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to see spectacular landscapes and animals.

Best time to visit the Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is open all year. The greatest time to visit, though, is during the dry season.
The best way to reach there is to take the following route:

By Air: Fly to Moshi’s Kilimanjaro International Airport and take a charter flight, cab, or shuttle service from there. The distance from Moshi is around 55 kilometers.

By Road: The distance between Arusha and the Entrance Gate is 160 kilometers. The entire drive takes two hours and is entirely on asphalt. When visiting the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you’ll need a 4×4 vehicle.