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NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
A UNESCO protected “ World Heritage Site” the Ngorongoro
Conservation Area is situated some 190 km. West of Arusha,
between Lake Manyara and Serengeti National Park. Covering
approximately 8,288 sq km, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
consist of the Ngorongoro Crater itself, Olduvai
George, the Empakai Crater , Olimoti Crater and Oldonyo
lengai Mountain. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a
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experiment in molt-purpose land use where the diverse
interests of Wild Animals, plants and people are being
integrated. Wild animals re protected as in the National
Parks. The craters of Ngorongoro and Empakai are reserved
exclusive for Wildlife, while the rest of the Ngorongoro
Conservation Area is shared by Wildlife, people and
livestock. The Maasai, the main residents of Ngorongoro, are
Nomad who move with their herds of Cattle, Sheep Goat and
Donkeys in search of pasture and Water. In recent years the
Maasai have been encouraged to work on the land supplement
their tradition diet of Milk, Blood and Meat. The
Ngorongoro Crater, which is the central attraction in the
area, is largest Caldaria in the world that has its walls
intact. The Ngorongoro Crater floor lies 610 meters below
the rim and has an area of 265 sq km, with a diameter of
16km to 19 km. The sight of the Ngorongoro Crater is simply
stunning. “There is nothing with which to compare. It is one
of the wonders of world” once wrote Professor Bernad Grzimek.
The Crater floor is covered with plains Animals, including
Lions, Leopards, Cheetah, Hyenas, Jackals, Rhinos, Buffalos,
Zebras, Gazelles, Elands, Hartebeests and Hippos. The Rainy
season is between November and May. The Crater rim is about
2286 meters high and is chilly during the Morning and
Evening.
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