Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

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October 11th 2007
Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best national parks in Tanzania, and is a giant volcanic crater. To gain access it is necessary to climb up and over the crater wall, hence the lack of giraffes. Once inside there is an abundance of wildlife. There are four prides of lions and for some reason only male elephants. ... read more

Africa » Tanzania » North » Ngorongoro Conservation Area

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Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... ... read more