Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site that spans highland plains, savanna, savanna woodlands, and forests, extending to the plains of Serengeti National Park in the northwest. It includes the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater, which is 610 meters deep, with its floor covering 260 square kilometers. It is also the only national park in Tanzania that allows for the coexistence of wildlife with the semi-nomadic Maasai. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area happens to be one of the few places in the world where you can find all of the Big Five animals.

The Ngorongoro Crater boasts a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Within the crater’s walls, you’ll find a range of habitats, from grasslands and acacia forests to freshwater lakes. The crater’s fertile soil supports lush vegetation, including grasses, shrubs, and trees such as acacias and figs. These provide food and shelter for a variety of herbivores, which in turn attract predators, creating a balanced ecosystem.