The ultimate place to satiate one's thirst of
African safari is the
Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is located on the eastern side of the world-renowned
Serengeti National Park, in northern part of
Tanzania.
Ngorongoro Crater is regarded as the largest unbroken volcanic crater in the world. Surrounded by steep walls and green forests, the crater has a large lake in the center. The natural beauty of the place is awe-inspiring. There are various springs and streamlets that provide water in the interior part of the crater. These water sources also prove to be useful to the local Masai people.
Located in the
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Crater abounds in wide variety of wildlife. There are about 20,000-30,000 animals found in the crater at a particular time. Because of the grasslands, the swamps and the water bodies, wildlife flourishes very well in
Ngorongoro Crater. The ecological balance in the area is maintained very well due to a strict restriction on hunting and poaching.
There are wide varieties of animals, which can be seen in
Ngorongoro Crater. It is also the home to the almost extinct Black Rhino. Almost all the species of east African wildlife can be seen in
Ngorongoro Crater, which include zebras, gazelles, hyenas, buffaloes, lions, hippos and ostriches. The place is located on a high altitude and as a result climatic conditions are wonderful. All these conditions favor the growth and natural breeding of wild animals in their natural habitat.
