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Tourism & Travel Options,
P.O.Box 90124
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Dar es Salaam
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Height

At 2,286m above sea level, Ngorongoro Crater is the largest Unbroken Caldera in the world.

Depth

This Natural amphitheatre covers an area of about 260sq.km and the crater floor is 610m deep.

Profile

The Crater has been declared a world heritage site. The Ngorongoro Crater lies within the Ngorongoro conservation Area, which covers more than 8,00sq.km.

Animals

It is a home to up to 30,00 animals, half of them Zebras and wildebeest. There are also gazelle, buffalo, Eland, Hartebeest, Wart hog, Lion, Hyena, Cheetah Leopard and Countless flamingos

Physical Features

Lake Eyasi in the Southwest and the Gol mountains in the North. In the Centre is the Olbalal Swamp ad the arid Olduvai Gorge.

Getting there

Four hour drive, or one hour flighst, from Arusha. A two hour drive from Manyara or Tarangire.

Accomodation

NGORONGORO SERENA LODGE

A lodge, 2 rest house, camp sites, 2 mountain huts inside the park; 2 lodges at Usa River outside the park and many hotels and hostels in Arusha town. A number of hotels Exist between the park and Arusha town.

 NGORONGORO SOPA LODGE

Spread out along the upper - most rim of the Ngorongoro world heritage site, the lodge offers breathtaking views of the Crater floor far below. A day's Safari though this Unique Conservation Area provides you with spectacular and memorable game viewing experience.

 NGORONGORO CRATER LODGE

Perched on the rim of the "Eight wonder of the world" lies Ngorongoro Crater lodge. Completely reconstructed, the lodge only re-opened its doors in August 1997. Thirty private Cottages are separated into three villages where African design is complimented by graceful antiques, grand Chandeliers magnificent hand- carved four - poster beds. Each stilted bed suite has an en-suite bathroom opening onto an outdoor leisure deck with panoramic views over the Crater. Public areas consist of a Central dining area, a lounge, library and craft and Curio Shop.

Excellent Campsites ensure that you can relax at the end of each day in style. Everything about the Ngorongoro experience is designed to make your visit a Real "holiday o a life time".

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