The Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is a unique “UNESCO World Heritage Site” – these sites are so exceptional that their importance transcends national boundaries and are of importance for present and future generations of all humanity. It is one of just 981 World Heritage Sites across the world. This is the worlds largest unbroken, un-flooded volcanic caldera (cauldron like volcanic feature – which is not the same as a crater). It formed over three million years ago when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself. It is about 19 kilometres wide with a total area of 260 square kilometres and about 600 meters deep.
It is just like a natural enclosure for wildlife and is also a conservation area, protecting numerous animal species including the “Big five” with a large population of Lions.
Whilst in Tanzania we suggest you try and visit during the Wildebeest migration where over 2 million wildebeest travel across the Maasai Mara and Serengeti National Parks in Kenya/Tanzania annually.
South Africa’s must see’s – Tanzania