Experience the awe of the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest inactive and intact volcanic caldera—an ancient natural wonder formed when a massive volcano collapsed over two million years ago. Today, its lush floor is fed by freshwater springs that support both vibrant wildlife and the surrounding Maasai communities who have lived alongside this landscape for centuries.


As you descend into the crater, you’ll be greeted by one of the most concentrated wildlife habitats on Earth. More than 25,000 animals roam these plains, including endangered black rhinos, Cape buffalo, hippos, blue wildebeest, zebras, elands, gazelles, and waterbucks. Though the crater is often called a “natural enclosure,” seasonal movements still occur, with wildebeest and zebra joining the Great Migration route while buffalo remain year-round.


The crater is also famous for its predators, boasting one of the densest lion populations in the world along with cheetahs, leopards, spotted hyenas, servals, wild dogs, and jackals. Just west lies the Ndutu region—another prime big-cat territory—home to thriving lion and cheetah populations. Meanwhile, the shimmering waters of nearby Lake Magadi attract thousands of flamingos, creating breathtaking pink displays across the landscape.


A visit to Ngorongoro offers dramatic scenery, unforgettable wildlife encounters, and one of Africa’s most extraordinary safari experiences.