Tourists should not miss out on their Tanzania Safari world heritage site. It is also among the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. The name Ngorongoro refers to the ‘gift of life. The crater is an intact inactive caldera in the globe. It harbors a great variety of endangered species and a high concentration of fauna. The rich volcanic soils are ideal for agriculture activities. There are big coffee farms around this place. This is home to over 25,000 mammals. You can spot the Big Five animals with ease. The freshwater lake supports diverse aquatic fowl. This is home to wild dogs, golden cats, cheetahs, zebras, hippos, and the black rhino. The ‘Africa’s Garden of Eden’ has abundant wildlife, a diverse panorama, a unique ecosystem, and birding life. The place comprises Olduvai Gorge, mountain forests, Laetoli, Lakes, swamps, woodlands, two main rivers, and grasslands.
The Maasai community is the indigenous dwellers of the Ngorongoro. A village trip is one of the ways to appreciate their culture as they entertain you. If you want to learn about human evolution, visit Olduvai Gorge paleoanthropological sites. Some of the birds you can spot are; Livingstone’s turaco, capped wheatear, scarlet chested sunbirds, Verreaux eagle, kori bustard, Augur buzzard, slaty flycatcher, Hartlaub’s turaco, and northern anteater chat. There are over 400 bird species. There are budget lodges and luxury camps and lodges. You can visit the crater throughout the year.
