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An Unforgettable Visit to Ngorongoro Crater

By admin On January 21, 2009 No Comments
Map of Africa highlighting Tanzania

IF ANGELIC photographers had been at work in the Garden of Eden, their wildlife pictures would not have looked much different from those one can take in the Ngorongoro Crater today.” So writes Reinhard Künkel in his book about this fascinating attraction in Tanzania. Ngorongoro Crater is indeed a beautiful place, and it is teeming with thousands of wild animals. Come along with us and enjoy the sights!
A Breathtaking View
After traveling four hours by car on dusty roads, we finally arrive at the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. We take in the magnificent view from the balcony of our hotel. The panorama is truly unique. Naturalists have even called it “the eighth wonder of the world,” and we can see why.

Where did the name Ngorongoro come from? No one knows for sure. According to the Conservation Corporation of

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