Ngorongoro Crater is not a national park, but a conservation area. There are Masai people who live there, migrating through the area. It is like the African Garden of Eden, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the best places to see the “Big 5”. We saw so many really cool animals here! The area is not really a crater but a caldera, which is lush and green and has everything from monkeys to hippos to giraffes, to lions, elephants, and several cool birds, including the flamingo! We were there at the perfect time…the rainy season was over and the babies were just being born. You will notice baby zebra photos over my next few posts. They are born reddish brown and white and very fuzzy. They are adorable! We also got the chance to see the great migration….thousands of zebra and wildebeests moving together across the plains of the caldera. Amazing. I even have a photo of Rich under a tree trying to take photos of the hippos. I included a photo that took of a baby hippo resting in the water on its mother’s back. You have to look close to see how much bigger the mom is by her head peeking out of the water. It is quite a feat getting to Ngorongoro Crater. You drive upwards and along the rim before heading down into the caldera. It is a beautiful site and quickly became a favorite spot! Karibu Eneo La Hifadhi Ya Ngorongoro! Welcome to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area!
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So gorgeous and amazing! Thank you for taking the time to share and explain!
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