A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Crater is a vast volcanic caldera formed 2.5 million years ago, stretching 19 kilometers in diameter and housing around 25,000 animals. This unique habitat is renowned for its dense populations of zebras, wildebeest, lions, elephants, and the endangered black rhino, making it one of the best places to spot the Big Five. The crater’s fresh and saltwater lakes also support a diverse bird population, contributing to the park’s extraordinary biodiversity. As part of the greater Ngorongoro Conservation Area, this geological marvel provides an immersive safari experience in a landscape like no other.