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Ngorongoro Crater
The world's largest intact volcanic caldera, a 260 sq km wildlife-packed bowl entered via a steep rim descent road at 2,300 m: safari driving at its most spectacular.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Arusha, Tanzania · Africa
Ngorongoro is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Kiratu, 13km from Ngorongoro Crater.
Ngorongoro is a town located in Arusha, Tanzania. With a population of 10,836, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Ngorongoro sits in Tanzania. It's in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ngorongoro to your route.
Ngorongoro District (Wilaya ya Ngorongoro, in Swahili) is one of seven districts in western Arusha Region of Tanzania. The district is bordered to the north by Kenya, to the east by Monduli District, the northeast by Longido District, and to the south by the Karatu District. The western border is the SerengetiRead more
District in Mara Region. Ngorongoro District is home to the Ngorongoro Crater and was named after it. It covers an area of 14,036 km2 (5,419 sq mi). The district is comparable in size to the land area of Timor Leste. The administrative seat is the town of Loliondo. The district is home to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The district is also home to the third tallest mountain in the country, Mount Loolmalasin. According to the 2002 Tanzania National Census, the population of the Ngorongoro Region was 129,776. By 2012, the population of the district was 174,278. By 2022, the population had grown to 273,549.
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Ngorongoro is located in Arusha, Tanzania, Africa. The coordinates are -3.2397 latitude, 35.4875 longitude.
Ngorongoro has a population of approximately 10,836 people, making it a town in Tanzania.
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The world's largest intact volcanic caldera, a 260 sq km wildlife-packed bowl entered via a steep rim descent road at 2,300 m: safari driving at its most spectacular.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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