What are you looking for?

Hello traveller!

It's in Cape Town now.

We're sorry. Our safari planners aren't available now. Our office hours are 08:00 - 19:00 (GMT+2).

Call us to speak to an experienced safari planner.


Alternatively, we recommend...

travel-form-icon

Complete our travel enquiry form to connect with a safari planner

ENQUIRE TODAY
Email us
(optional)

Africa’s Garden of Eden

HerdTracker update 28 Jan 2020 by Sara Warden

Africa’s Garden of Eden!

When people say “Ngorongoro Conservation Area,” what most human brain automatically pictures is the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater. And we really can’t blame you for that. Ngorongoro Crater, the Garden of Eden of Africa, has a glorious landscape that’s teeming with about 25,000 animals including ungulates, four of the Big Five and other large mammals.

It is also one of the best places to spot critically endangered animals like black rhinos, golden cats and wild hunting dogs. Home to one of the densest known population of Masai lions, Ngorongoro Crater guarantees an action-packed, heart-pounding game.

In fact, it also supports the largest animal migration on earth, the Great Migration. You see, the Ngorongoro Crater area and Ndutu area are settings of the wildebeest calving season. During this time, you will be able to witness thousands of baby wildebeests being born and a plethora of opportunistic predators on stealth and killing modes. The splendor of this world wonder makes people say this is like “mini Africa in a bowl.” As one traveler would put it, “Imagine a bowl of an incredible landscape filled with just about every African animal you can think of.”

The nearest accommodation to the herds: The Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife

Recommended safari: Tanzania Northern Circuit Luxury Safari

Monthly Herdtracker Migration Safaris

Join our HerdTracker guides on a scheduled HerdTracker Migration Safari. Stay at the right place, at the right time as our expert HerdTracker guides gets you close to nature's greatest spectable.

Interesting Reads

Kenya Kenya

In video: Saruni safari experience

The wonders of Samburu, Kenya Enjoy game viewing in a comfortable, open-topped 4WD,...

30 Jan 2024

Tanzania Tanzania

The Great Migration safari on a budget

Is witnessing the greatest natural show on earth on your bucket list?...

30 Jan 2024

How Diverse Ecosystems Shape the African Continent

Africa, a continent of breathtaking contrasts and hidden wonders, offers so much...

17 Jan 2025


What Our Guests Have to Say?

Read recent reviews from travellers who have planned and booked their trips with us
Absolute best experience
I've already recommended Discover Africa to others, and would definitely use them...

7 Day Botswana Safari Review

William, United Kingdom
21 Nov 2024
Capturing the Experience

12 Day Best of Southern Africa Safari Review

Lori Cochran Dougall, United States
12 Nov 2024
Excellent Safari advice and guidance

4 Day Authentic Kapama Safari Review

Rob, Jill, Anna & Chris, United Kingdom
28 Oct 2024
Communication was excellent, Susan knew her stuff and provided a wealth of...

6 Day Kenya Safari Experience Review

Geoff, Australia
01 Aug 2024
Comprehensive luxury safari planner

14 Day Masai Mara and Tanzania Safari Review

Ravi, United States
27 Jul 2024
Ready to plan a tailor-made safari in the Serengeti?

Enquire now and a Travel Expert will get back to you within 24 hours.

Start planning