The Ngorongoro Conservation Area covers more than 8,000 km², stretching across highland plains, forests, woodlands and savannahs. Established in 1959, it was created as a multiple-use conservation area where wildlife protection exists alongside traditional Maasai pastoralism.

At its centre is the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest unbroken caldera. Its enclosed landscape provides a remarkable setting for wildlife, while the surrounding highlands connect you to one of Tanzania's richest natural and cultural landscapes.

Beyond wildlife, Ngorongoro is also part of the story of human history, with important archaeological sites including Olduvai Gorge and Laetoli found within the wider conservation area.