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8th Day--Ngorongoro Crater

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October 20th 2010
Day 8--Ngorongoro Crater We started the day with an early breakfast, so we could be among the first safari vehicles on the crater floor. Since this lodge was our little bit of luxury, the large breakfast selection was more than we were used to. When Francis picked us up we noticed he had washed our vehicle! It was a nice gesture, but it didn’t last long as the roads were to be some of the wors ... 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