Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Crater is often called Africa's 'Eden' and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This massive, 20-kilometer-wide caldera formed millions of years ago when a giant volcano collapsed in on itself. Today, its 600-meter-high walls create a natural enclosure for an incredible concentration of wildlife, with an estimated 25,000 large mammals living on the crater floor year-round. It is one of the best places in Tanzania to spot the endangered black rhino and features one of the highest densities of lions in the world. The diverse landscape inside includes the soda Lake Magadi, frequently pink with flamingos, Lerai forest, and expansive grasslands. This compact ecosystem allows for exceptional game viewing, where you can often see all of the 'Big Five' in a single game drive. Staying at a lodge on the crater rim provides dramatic views and easy access for early morning descents into the caldera. Game viewing is excellent throughout the year due to the permanent water sources. Located a few hours' drive from Arusha, Ngorongoro is a cornerstone of the northern Tanzania safari circuit and provides a unique blend of natural wonder and Maasai cultural heritage.

Nearby cities

Babati

Located on Lake Babati, a city in the Rift Valley overlooking Mount Kwaraa.

Mbulu

A high-altitude town in the crater-like highlands, dominated by the Iraqw people.

Karatu

A lively highland town, known as the gateway to the Ngorongoro Crater and famous for its fertile red soil.

Mto wa Mbu

A culturally diverse village at the entrance of Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its irrigation systems and red bananas.

Empakaai Crater

A pristine crater in the Ngorongoro Highlands featuring a deep blue alkaline lake and steep, forested walls.

Lake Manyara National Park

A diverse national park famous for its tree-climbing lions and vast soda lake filled with flamingos.

Lake Eyasi

A shallow soda lake in the Rift Valley, home to the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and known for authentic cultural encounters.

Charrana

A hidden gem at the Cape of the Three Forks with wild cliffs and crystal-clear waters.

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Izemmouren إزمّـورن

Izemmouren is a tranquil coastal town in northern Morocco, known for its pristine beaches like Playa Los Piratos.

Melilla

A fascinating Spanish enclave in North Africa, boasting modernist architecture and a stunning historic citadel.

Nador

The largest city in the Rif region on the shores of a large lagoon.

Al Hoceima

A Mediterranean port city known for its beaches and national park.

History & landmarks

Tarangire National Park

Famous for its massive elephant herds and striking, ancient baobab trees.

Nature

Lake Manyara

A lake in the rift valley.

Mar Chica

A large saltwater lagoon.

Moulouya Estuary

The mouth of the Moulouya river.

Lake Eyasi

A shallow salt lake in the rift valley.

Lake Natron

An alkaline salt lake.

More places

Wembere Plain

A vast, flat plain in the center of Tanzania.

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Geita Farmland

Agricultural area.

Ngorongoro Crater

A massive volcanic caldera in the Serengeti region.

Olduvai Gorge

One of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world, known as the 'Cradle of Mankind'.

Nador West Med Port Project

A new industrial port complex in development to boost economic growth in northern Morocco.

Port of Nador

A commercial port on the Mediterranean serving the L'Oriental economic region.

Engaruka Ruins

The fascinating remains of a complex agricultural system and Iron Age settlement in the East African Rift Valley.

Ol Doinyo Lengai

A unique active volcano with natrocarbonatite lava.