Tipo di parco
Area di conservazione
Regione
Arusha
Dimensione
8,292 km²
Altitudine
1,030-3,648 meters (Loolmalasin peak)
CraterUNESCO World HeritageBig FiveBlack RhinoMaasai CultureOlduvai GorgeVolcanic CalderaWildlife Dense
Perché visitare Area di conservazione di Ngorongoro
Home to the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife viewing areas with the highest density of predators.
Ecosistema e vegetazione
Highland plains, savanna, savanna woodlands, forests, and the volcanic crater ecosystem. Includes soda lakes, swamps, and montane forests on crater rims. Ranges from short grass plains on the crater floor to montane forests on the crater rim. Includes fever tree forests, highland grasslands, and diverse plant communities supporting various ecological niches.
Periodo migliore per visitare
June to October (dry season), December to March (green season)
Area di conservazione di Ngorongoro in foto
Come arrivare e info pratiche
Accesso
Accessible by road from Arusha (3-4 hours). Main entrance at Lodoare Gate. Can be combined with Serengeti visits via Naabi Hill Gate.
Orari di apertura
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily