The Ngorongoro Crater is without a doubt Tanzania’s most productive destination. The crater floor teems with wildlife, and predator sightings tend to be exceptional. It harbors the world’s densest population and are equally common. Look out for smaller carnivores, such as and and . If you’re lucky, you might also see a hunting small rodents or birds.
Wildlife Highlights
and are the crater’s star attractions, while large herds of roam the grassy plains. herds rarely come through, but impressive old bulls with massive tusks are resident. Although are common in the greater conservation area, they are absent from the crater floor, presumably because the steep walls form a natural barrier for them.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife viewing is excellent in the Ngorongoro Crater throughout the year, although animals are most easily spotted during the Dry season (June to October). The scenery of the crater is most spectacular in the Wet season (November to May), but at that time the grass might be long in places. This can interfere with seeing some of the smaller animals. March and April are the wettest months.
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