ETABLISHMENT: 1959
Area: 8300 sq. Km
Location: Lies between Latitudes 2o 44 and 3o 26’S and between Longitudes 35o 00 and 35o 55’E and among Lakes Natron, Eyasi and Manyara.
Features: Extensive Plains, highland plateau, volcanic mountains, scenic craters and a superb forest.
Altitude: 1,350 to 3,600m above sea level.
Major attractions:
The Ngorongoro crater, the Empakaai crater, the OldoinyoLengai Mountain, the Olduvai Gorge and the Mountain forest.
Common animals:
Wildebeest, Zebras, Thomson gazelle, Grant gazelle, spotted hyena, Lion, Warthog, Hippos, Buffalo, Rhinos, Elephant, Kongonis and many more.
Distance and time: 190 km from Arusha, 60 km from Lake Manyara and 145 km from Serengeti: 2-3 hours from Arusha, 1 hour from Lake Manyara and 2 – 3 hours from Serengeti.
Best time to visit: December to February and May to July.
Facilities:
Ngorongoro crater, Ngorongo wildlife, Ngorongorosopa, Ngorongoro Serena and Rhino Lodges, Ndutu Camp, Land rovers, garage, petrol station, Camping site and an Airstrip.