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Empakaai Crater
National Park

Empakaai Crater

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

About

A deep highland crater holding a flamingo-fringed soda lake, reached on a scenic hike.

National Park

Opening hours

  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Where it is

Getting to & around Ngorongoro Crater

From other cities: Light aircraft serve nearby airstrips such as Lake Manyara and Serengeti's Seronera, but most visitors reach the crater by road via Karatu.

Getting around: Access into and around the crater is strictly by 4x4 vehicle with a guide; the steep descent and ascent roads are one-way and closely regulated.

Full getting-there guide

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