Ngorongoro Conservation Area:
Located between the Serengeti and Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to the famous volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and one of Tanzania’ s most popular wildlife viewing areas. This huge volcanic crater has a permanent supply of water, an attraction for all kinds of animals who stay in this area rather than migrating. Visitors come here primarily for viewing large game and bird watching, but also of interest in the conservation area is the Olduvai Gorge. This important archaeological site has revealed ancient skull and bone fragments that have delivered critical information about early mankind. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact ancient caldera in the world, nearly three million years old. Thousands of wild game can be seen on the crater floor, including lions, elephants, rhinos, Thomson’ s gazelles, and buffaloes, but wildebeests and zebras account for over half of the animals that call the Ngorongoro Crater home. Bird watching is superb, especially around Lake Migadi, which attracts flocks of flamingos to the shallows.
Tarangire National Park:
Home to the highest population density of elephants anywhere in Tanzania, and the sparse vegetation, strewn with baobab and acacia trees, makes Tarangire a beautiful and distinct location. Located just a few hours’ drive from the town of Arusha, Tarangire is a popular stop for safari goers travelling through the northern circuit on their way to Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. The park extends into two game controlled areas and the wildlife is allowed to move freely throughout.
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