Ngorongoro Crater – the only one of its kind in the world!

Why? Because it’s the largest unbroken, uninhabited, and unaltered caldera on Earth. The crater was formed when a massive volcano erupted and collapsed 2-3 million years ago. It has a depth of 610 meters, and the crater floor spans 260 square kilometers. The floor of the crater lies at an elevation of 1,800 meters above sea level, and the Ngorongoro Crater is recognized as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, on behalf of the Tanzanian government, manages this protected area. Through the Ngorongoro Wildlife Conservation Act of 2009, the government imposed restrictions on human settlement and agriculture in the crater, with a focus on Maasai pastoralism. Today, it’s a space dedicated exclusively to wildlife. Look and admire! For me, it was another magical day!