Natural caldera animal enclosure…

For a safari with a major difference, we suggest that you visit Tanzania. Here you will find a very unique “UNESCO World Heritage Site” – these types of sites are so exceptional that their importance transcends national boundaries and are of importance for present and future generations of all humanity. The Ngorongoro Crater in is one of just 981 World Heritage Sites across the world and is the world’s largest unbroken, un-flooded volcanic caldera (cauldron like volcanic feature – which is not the same as a crater). It formed over three million years ago when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself and today is about 19 kilometres wide with a total area of 260 square kilometres which is home to numerous animal species including the “Big five” with a large population of Lions. The sides of the caldera reach approximately 600 meters deep, which acts as a natural enclosure to the animals that live here. The site is also a conservation area to help protect the wildlife.