National park · Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater
Protected area and a World Heritage Site in Arusha Region, Tanzania
About Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a protected area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Ngorongoro District, 180 km (110 mi) west of Arusha City in Arusha Region, within the Crater Highlands geological area of northeastern Tanzania. The area is named after Ngorongoro Crater, a large volcanic caldera within the area. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA), which administers the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), is an arm of the Tanzanian government and its boundaries follow the boundary of the Ngorongoro District in the Arusha Region. The western portion of the park abuts the Serengeti National Park (SNP).
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: June – August
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Ngorongoro Crater
Where is Ngorongoro Crater?
Ngorongoro Crater is in Tanzania. The nearest city is Babati, about 117 km away.
When is the best time to visit Ngorongoro Crater?
The most comfortable months to visit Ngorongoro Crater are June – August: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
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