Things to see in Tanzania: Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area
This huge volcanic crater is one of the most dramatic settings on the entire continent. It encloses the largest concentration of plains game in Africa some 30,000 animals and the balance between predator and prey is so precise that animals seldom leave. Its swamps, forests and huge soda lake attract thousands of flamingos and other waterfowl.
The crater's popularity and convenient location on the Northern Circuit mean you won't be alone, but you can still escape the crowds and the guaranteed sightings far outweigh any negatives!
Other things to see in Tanzania
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Arusha National Park
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Gombe Stream National Park
Lying just north of Kigoma in western Tanzania, the country's smallest park occupies a mere 52…
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Katavi National Park
One of Tanzania's up and coming attractions is part of the new Western Circuit, due to its…
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Lake Manyara National Park
Mahogany and sausage trees are alive with blue and vervet monkeys; elephants feed on fallen fruit,…
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Mahale National Park
Also in the west, on the shore of Lake Tanganyika south of Kigoma, this park takes its name from…
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Mikumi National Park
The closest park to Dar-es-Salaam nestles between the Uluguru and Rubeho mountains en-route west. …
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Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area
This huge volcanic crater is one of the most dramatic settings on the entire …
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Selous Game Reserve
Named after famous 19th century hunter and explorer, Frederick Courtney Selous, this is the…
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The Serengeti
The Serengeti is a vast area of land supporting the greatest remaining concentration of plains game…
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Udzungwa National Park
This is a remnant of the rainforest that stretched along the eastern side of the Rift Valley 165…
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Zanzibar, Mafia and Pemba
Few people can resist the prospect of unwinding for a few days at the end of a safari. …
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Places to stay in Tanzania
Arusha
Mount Meru Game Lodge
The lodge is nestled amongst a grove of enormous old mango… More
Katavi
Katavi Wilderness Camp
The eight tents at Katavi Wilderness Camp are set on large wooden decks craftily hidden amongst the… More
Lake Manyara
Kirurumu Lodge
On the edge of the Rift Valley, with views over Lake Manyara and the valley floor. … More
Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
This is the only lodge in the park and it is located in beautiful forest about 45 kilometres from… More
Mahale
Greystoke Mahale
Tucked into the forest at the foot of the mountains, six open-fronted bandas look over a white… More
Nkungwe Camp
With a backdrop of the Mahale Mountains, Nkungwe is a remote camp comprising ten thatched safari… More
Ngorongoro Crater
Gibb's Farm
Gibb's is still a working coffee farm (one of the oldest in this region) and has spacious manicured… More
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
This is one Africa's most famous lodges. It's wonderful, and recommended for those who want luxury,… More
Ngorongoro Farmhouse
Once a large coffee plantation the farmhouse has undergone major refurbishment by its Tanzanian… More
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
The lodge is located on the crater's southern rim. The stone building is covered by plant and ivy,… More
Ruaha
Jongomero Camp
This is the only camp in the remote south-western corner of the park which ensures unmatched… More
Kigelia Camp
Set in a secluded grove of sausage trees, high on the banks of the Ifuguru River, Kigelia Camp is… More
Ruaha River Lodge
This was the first permanent camp to be built in Ruaha and it occupies a unique position on the… More
Selous
Beho Beho
This luxurious camp is in the highlands of the park. Each large open-sided stone cottage overlooks… More
Rufiji River Camp
Set in a fantastic location high on a bank above the Rufiji River, the views from the front of the… More
Selous Safari Camp
Two camps, with six and seven tents respectively, merge with their surroundings in a palm grove on… More
Tarangire
Oliver's Camp
Oliver's has eight large tents and is situated in Tarangire's remote south-eastern… More
Tarangire River Camp
Tarangire River Camp is near the main entrance to Tarangire in a fantastic position overlooking a… More
Tarangire Treetops
Tarangire Treetops is located just outside the park boundary. It is a great place for resident… More
The Serengeti
Mbalageti Safari Lodge
Mbalageti Safari Lodge has both tented chalets and lodge rooms. Mbalageti has an exceptional… More
Ndutu Safari Lodge
Ndutu, on the edge of the lake just outside the park boundary, consists of 32 large stone built… More
Olakira Camp
This classic mobile safari camp consists of eight spacious and comfortable tents, with a stunning… More
