Ngorongoro Highlands
The Ngorongoro Highlands include more than the famed Ngorongoro Crater - they
extend down to the border with the Serengeti National Park and stretch from the shore of Lake
Eyasi to the south, to the lesser-known Empakaai Crater some 50 miles further north.
Walking safaris can be arranged through the forest, spotting monkeys and numerous
indigenous bird species. Away from the crater the highland areas of Ngorongoro
North and Ngorongoro South generally contain less game and are consequently
much less visited. But this extremely scenic high altitude scenery
contains some superb hiking and trekking options. Exploring on
foot in the company of authentic Maasai morani can really
enrich the overall safari experience and is not to be
missed if you think you can handle the exercise.
Of course the most well-known area is the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater,
which is a truly unique habitat and provides shelter for a remarkable number of rare and
special animals and birds. A safari through the Ngorongoro Crater cannot help but be
thrilling and memorable, as you spot lions hunting warthogs, cheetahs racing
through the long grass, and hippos wallowing in the mud of the soda lake.
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