Ngorongoro is formed form a volcano erupting two to three million years ago which has collapsed and formed a crater. The steep sides of the crater have become a natural enclosure for a wide variety of wild animals. It is also presently one of the most likely areas in Africa to see the endangered Black Rhino. Local Maasai people are permitted to bring cattle to graze in the crater but are required to leave at the end of each day

Out of 25,000 large animals are living in the Ngorongoro conservation area, the best attractions are the black rhinos. The conservation area, however, attracts tourists for its large concentration of animals. The area is great for spotting big five. Few notable species are;
Topi
Cheetah
African wild dog
Leopard
Spotted hyena
Lions
Grant's zebra
Common eland
Grant's gazelles
Thomson's gazelles
Waterbucks
Giraffe
African buffalo
Hippopotamus
Blue wildebeest

What to explore: Game viewing, Walking Safari, Camping safari, Bird watching, Day trip