The crater was formed when the Ngorongoro Volcano collapsed on itself and is part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

Many animals are found in this reserve, including elephants, leopards, lions, rhinoceroses, flamingos, hippos, wildebeest and buffalo.

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The edges of the crater are lined with forest, while the flat area is grassland where herbivores graze and find food year-round.

Spend a full day here and enjoy the picnic areas!

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