The Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, is often referred to as ‘Africa’s Garden of Eden, is one of the most impressive natural paradises in the world. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (area named after Ngorongoro Crater) is a protected area and a UNESCO natural World Heritage site located in the northern highlands of Tanzania. The area is located 180 km west of Arusha. Northern Tanzania is a land of excellent beauty along with one of the greatest wildlife sites on the planet. The 260 square km Ngorongoro Crater is not only a wonder of nature but also home to some fascinating wildlife. It is believed that the crater was formed when a large volcano exploded and collapsed on itself two to three million years ago. The crater floor is 1800 meters above sea level. One of the most striking features of this area is its variety of animals, due to which Ngorongoro Crater has become a famous tourist attraction.
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The Ngorongoro crater is 610 meters deep. It is one of the most beautiful natural wildlife safari destinations in the world and is a wonderful place to interact with the people of the Masai tribe. Ngorongoro Crater is home to a variety of animals including black rhinoceros, hippopotamus, Cape buffalo, elephants, leopards, Grant's zebra, Thomson's gazelles, Grant's, lions and Waterbucks, and mostly ungulates, live in the crater. It has one of the densest known population of lions. The local Masai people also graze their cattle within the crater. There is a salt lake, named Lake Magadi, in the southwest of the crater which is often inhabited by thousands of mainly lesser flamingoes.
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a part of the Serengeti ecosystem. Serengeti region spans approximately 30,000 km2 and is the second largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world. The ecosystem includes the Serengeti National Park and several game reserves. The Caldera was included in the UNESCO World Heritage site list in 1979. A large number of tourists started visiting the Caldera in the 1930s when a lodge was built on its rim. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area was established in 1959 as a multiple land use area. It is the only conservation area in Tanzania that protects wildlife while allowing human habitation. Land use is controlled to prevent negative effects on the wildlife population. Sometimes described as 'the eighth wonder of the world', the Crater has gained popularity amongst the people and attracts thousands of visitors every year.
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The Ngorongoro crater is 610 meters deep. It is one of the most beautiful natural wildlife safari destinations in the world and is a wonderful place to interact with the people of the Masai tribe. Ngorongoro Crater is home to a variety of animals including black rhinoceros, hippopotamus, Cape buffalo, elephants, leopards, Grant's zebra, Thomson's gazelles, Grant's, lions and Waterbucks, and mostly ungulates, live in the crater. It has one of the densest known population of lions. The local Masai people also graze their cattle within the crater. There is a salt lake, named Lake Magadi, in the southwest of the crater which is often inhabited by thousands of mainly lesser flamingoes.
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a part of the Serengeti ecosystem. Serengeti region spans approximately 30,000 km2 and is the second largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world. The ecosystem includes the Serengeti National Park and several game reserves. The Caldera was included in the UNESCO World Heritage site list in 1979. A large number of tourists started visiting the Caldera in the 1930s when a lodge was built on its rim. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area was established in 1959 as a multiple land use area. It is the only conservation area in Tanzania that protects wildlife while allowing human habitation. Land use is controlled to prevent negative effects on the wildlife population. Sometimes described as 'the eighth wonder of the world', the Crater has gained popularity amongst the people and attracts thousands of visitors every year.
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