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Ngorongoro Crater is said to be the largest crater in the world which is about 250 square kilometers. It is situated east of Serengeti close to Arusha and Kilimanjaro. This crater has been a World Heritage Site since 1979. This wonderful place is considered by some as "The Garden of Eden" or one of the 7 Wonders of the World. It is occupied by thousands of animals including lions, zebras, flamingos and thomson's gazelle. The landscape is amazing with flat grass plains, and many little water holes. The view from the Crater's edge is spectacular and it is a lovely place to go to. It is definitely a must see for any tourist in Tanzania!
Grrr.. He's laughing at us...
Places to stay:
-The lodges around the crater rim are usually expensive, but there is a cheaper alternative. The Rhino Lodge, which is just behind the crater rim, has an office which is located in the Slipway in Dar. http://www.ngorongoro.cc/
-Gibbs farm: Great view of the valley; 40 minutes drive from the crater; expensive but great fresh food. Click here to visit their website.
- The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is very expensive but it has excellent service. It is good for special occasions when you are willing to spend a lot of money. Click here to visit their website.
- The Serena lodge is a good hotel to stay for a short time. click here to visit their website
- Ndutu Lodge is right on Serengeti boundary. You can see Cheetahs from here. (Here is their website - http://www.ndutu.com/index.html)
- Karatu is an area with a number of places. Unfortunately is an hour and a half from the crater floor.
- Near Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater is the T'loma Lodge. It has 20 spacious suite cottages built in the style of an old colonial farm and is surrounded by lovely gardens. The food is good and fresh. The cookies offered upon arrival are great! One could definitely spend more than one night here! http://www.tanganyikawildernesscamps.com/camps/tlomalodge/
- Ngorongoro Farm House has lovely rooms/bungalows decorated very nicely. It is located about five kilometers from the Ngorongoro Lolduare gate. There was an outdoor fire before dinner and some local people came and played music. To read more: http://www.africapoint.com/hotels/hotel-Ngorongoro-Farm-House.html#ixzz0fRkMBaeh
- Map of the area found at: http://www.ewpnet.com/lodgemap.htm
More info:
If you're driving your own vehichle,vehicle, be warned that the normal exit road from the crater is quite hilly and partly flooded in some places, with sharp bends. Just make sure you have good brakes, and everything will be fine. Also, it's recommended that you drive a car that has 4 wheel drive if you're bringing your own vehichle.vehicle. This also applies to parks other than Ngorongoro. There's a gentler route to the exit, but it's a longer route from the far corner of the crater.
For more information on Ngorongoro crater, go to:
http://ngorongorocrater.com/Attractions/ngorongoro.php
Lake Eyasi:
Visit Lake Nyasi and the Wahadzabe, an ancient, nomadic tribe of bushmen who are one of the last click-speaking hunter-gatherer tribes. We stayed at Kisima Ngeda tented camp and used the campsite for only 10USD per person per night and were able to pay for meals at the lodge if needed and use the swimming pool for free!!!!http://www.kisimangeda.comAbout 4 1/2 hours driving time from Arusha, the camp is 2 hours away from the Ngorongoro Crater and about a half day’s drive to the Serengeti.
- The Serena lodge is a good hotel to stay for a short time. click here to visit their website
- Ndutu Lodge is right on Serengeti boundary. You can see Cheetahs from here. (Here is their website - http://www.ndutu.com/index.html)
- Karatu is an area with a number of places. Unfortunately is an hour and a half from the crater floor.
- Near Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater is the T'loma Lodge. It has 20 spacious suite cottages built in the style of an old colonial farm and is surrounded by lovely gardens. The food is good and fresh. The cookies offered upon arrival are great! One could definitely spend more than one night here! http://www.tanganyikawildernesscamps.com/camps/tlomalodge/
- Ngorongoro Farm House has lovely rooms/bungalows decorated very nicely. It is located about five kilometers from the Ngorongoro Lolduare gate. There was an outdoor fire before dinner and some local people came and played music. To read more: http://www.africapoint.com/hotels/hotel-Ngorongoro-Farm-House.html#ixzz0fRkMBaeh
- Map of the area found at: http://www.ewpnet.com/lodgemap.htm
More info:
If you're driving your own vehichle,vehicle, be warned that the normal exit road from the crater is quite hilly and partly flooded in some places, with sharp bends. Just make sure you have good brakes, and everything will be fine. Also, it's recommended that you drive a car that has 4 wheel drive if you're bringing your own vehichle.vehicle. This also applies to parks other than Ngorongoro. There's a gentler route to the exit, but it's a longer route from the far corner of the crater.
For more information on Ngorongoro crater, go to:
http://ngorongorocrater.com/Attractions/ngorongoro.php
Lake Eyasi:
Visit Lake Nyasi and the Wahadzabe, an ancient, nomadic tribe of bushmen who are one of the last click-speaking hunter-gatherer tribes. We stayed at Kisima Ngeda tented camp and used the campsite for only 10USD per person per night and were able to pay for meals at the lodge if needed and use the swimming pool for free!!!!http://www.kisimangeda.comAbout 4 1/2 hours driving time from Arusha, the camp is 2 hours away from the Ngorongoro Crater and about a half day’s drive to the Serengeti.
