Introduction: The crater of Mount Engoro Engoro is a sunken volcano, and more precisely, it is the largest and best-preserved crater in the world. From the edge of the crater, you can see the entire crater covering an area of 260 square kilometers.
The relationship between the Maasai tribe and the Ngorongoro ecosystem is equally impressive. The Maasai herd their cattle into and out of the crater every day to drink water, bringing their cattle with them to drink water with the Five African Giants.
This relatively small crater often gives the impression of being crowded with vehicles, but it remains a must-visit destination for most trips. Generally, a visit to the crater floor is sufficient unless you are particularly keen to increase your chances of seeing rhinos in the northern Tanzania parks.
Location: Located on the Northern Loop, just outside Arusha town, a 4-hour drive from Arusha, on the way to Serengeti.
Activities: Drive to see wildlife, hiking, nature walks, visit a Maasai village, visit the Oduai Valley.
When: It usually takes half a day to visit the crater, and no more than two half days at most. The Ngoro Ngoro reserve management limits the time to drive to see the wildlife to half a day.
Animals: This is one of the few places where you can see rhinos. You can also see lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, zebras, giraffes, warthogs, hyenas, hippos, wildebeests and ostriches.
