Type de parc
Aire de conservation
Région
Arusha
Superficie
8,292 km²
Altitude
1,030-3,648 meters (Loolmalasin peak)
CraterUNESCO World HeritageBig FiveBlack RhinoMaasai CultureOlduvai GorgeVolcanic CalderaWildlife Dense
Pourquoi visiter Ngorongoro
Home to the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife viewing areas with the highest density of predators.
Écosystème et végétation
Highland plains, savanna, savanna woodlands, forests, and the volcanic crater ecosystem. Includes soda lakes, swamps, and montane forests on crater rims. Ranges from short grass plains on the crater floor to montane forests on the crater rim. Includes fever tree forests, highland grasslands, and diverse plant communities supporting various ecological niches.
Meilleure période pour visiter
June to October (dry season), December to March (green season)
Accès et informations pratiques
Accès
Accessible by road from Arusha (3-4 hours). Main entrance at Lodoare Gate. Can be combined with Serengeti visits via Naabi Hill Gate.
Heures d'ouverture
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily