Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Park overview

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area stretches from Serengeti National Park in the north to the Great Rift Valley in the east. Altogether, it encompasses more than 8,000 square kilometers (3,200 square miles). The area includes notable landmarks such as Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu, Olduvai Gorge, Empakaai Crater, Olmoti Crater, and Oldonyo Lengai. Its varied landscapes, ranging from woodlands and valleys to open savannas, volcanic craters, lakes, and wetlands, support a rich diversity of wildlife.