Ngorongoro National park & crater

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NGORONGORO NATIONAL PARK

This remarkable and world famous geographic feature is technically a "caldera"- a collapsed volcano.The floor is an area of over 100 square miles includes a large lake and forms a perfectly preserved and self contained habitat for a huge number and variety of animal species.

Elephant, Buffalo, Hippo and many other species can generally be seen here at any time of year.

Maasai tribesmen have traditional grazing rights here and they may be seen in their distinctive dress, tending their herds of cattle.

The animals are not trapped in the crater, and there is some migratory movement in and out, but because of the protected nature of the habitat and the availability of grazing and water, much of the animal population remains resident year round. This makes Ngorongoro ideal for game viewing. There are several prides of lion, and some of the last surviving rhino to be found in Tanzania.

The alkaline soda lake is home to huge flocks of flamingos, a remarkable and unforgettable sight. The whole crater has a quite unique almost magical atmosphere.

The lodges are situated around the crater rim, and the descent into the crater and tour are taken in 4 wheel drive vehicles since the entry and exit roads are steep and unsuitable for minibus. Full day tours include a picnic lunch in a scenic spot right in the crater itself.

KENYA NATIONAL PARKS

Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Amboseli National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park

Samburu Game Reserve

Tsavo East & West National Parks

Nairobi National Park

Kakamega Forest National Park

Aberdare National Park

TANZANIA PARKS.

Serengeti National Park

Ngoro Ngoro National Park