When looking for one of the most famous areas in Tanzania and Africa, look no further than the Ngorongoro conservation area. It’s a true Spectacle of Africa and that’s why it’s a UNESCO world heritage site from the year 1979 and on the list of the seven wonders of Africa. This area has stunning views and scenery that it provides to the visitors that come here.
Besides the Crater and the site with the oldest remains, there are many other attractions. The Ngorongoro conservation area boosts of about 25,000 species of animals. In the rainy seasons, there will be over 1.7 million wildebeests the will migrate into the ndutu plains for calving. There are about 470,000 gazelles and over 260,000 zebras that will also go into calving during this same season and area.
The Ngorongoro conservation area is not limited to just the Ngorongoro crater. There are very many other attractions in the area. The park covers an area of about 8,292 Square Kilometers. This vast land will give you a lot when you come to explore. Some of the other attractions to expect here Olduvai gorge. Some people call this the “Cradle of Humankind”. Paleoanthropologists Louis Leakey and his wife Mary Leaky in the 1950s discovered the oldest human remains at this site.
The Ngorongoro conservation area will give you a chance to see the endangered black rhinos and the Giant African tusked Elephant. The area also has the wild cats of Africa that include: Lions, Cheetahs, Leopards, Caracals and Servals. The cats are attracted here because there are many animals that they can prey on.
Cost of a safari to Ngorongoro Conservation area.
The cost of the safari to Ngorongoro conservation area will depend on several factors. The first factor will be accommodation. There is varying accommodation that ranges from Standard, mid range and Luxury. Whichever you choose will determine the price of your safari
The second factor will be the time of travel. The rainy season is also referred to as the low season come with a big discount while the dry season which is referred to us the peak season will come at a cost. The entrance fees for the low season for example are $60 per person per night while the peak season is at $70 per person per night.
These are the average minimum cost of a safari per person. These will vary according to many factors but they are just to help you get a picture otherwise in some cases they may even double.
3 Day Ngorongoro Safari Costs from: $600 USD
2 Day Ngorongoro safari Costs from : $395 USD
1 Day Safari Ngorongoro Costs From : $280 USD
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