
Actually a caldera - the remnants of an ancient collapsed volcano, the resultant fertile soils support an unparalleled density of animal life. Ngorongoro is located at the eastern end of the Serengeti although is a must-see highlight in its own right.
Vertiginous forested walls surround vast open savannah and grasslands with a central lake packed with flamingos and waders. As you wend your way 600 metres down into the caldera it can seem like you are entering a lost world.
Stay in some of the most awe-inspiring accommodation on the continent perched on the crater rim, or get snug in a tent at one of the camp sites.