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Agreement | | @2002 | | | Tourism
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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 LODGEPerched 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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