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&BEYOND EAST AFRICA DISCOVER NGORONGORO CRATER DISCOVER Ngorongoro Nearly three million years old, Crater the ancient caldera shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth. Abundant in diversity, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is also one of the seven natural wonders of Africa. &BEYOND EAST AFRICA DISCOVER NGORONGORO CRATER Why Visit Experience a safari in the largest intact caldera in the world, where endangered black rhino and giant tusked elephant are Ngorongoro Crater? protected within its rim. 2 4 VISIT ONE OF THE NATURAL THE ANCIENT CULTURE WONDERS OF THE WORLD Some of mankind’s earliest 1 This UNESCO World Heritage Site ancestors are known to have lived THE WORLDS LARGEST deserves a place on your map. in the Ngorongoro area, where the INTACT CALDERA There are few places on earth 3 rich fossil sites of Olduvai Gorge Once a gigantic volcano, the where such a diversity of landscapes THE WILDLIFE and Laetoli have earned this part Ngorongoro Crater in northern exist inside a region the size of the The spectacular assemblage of of the continent the title of Cradle Tanzania is now the largest inactive, Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The wildlife within the Crater is one of Mankind. Today, over 60 000 intact and unfilled caldera in the world. turbulence of fracturing, rifting, and of the world’s wonders, and predominantly Maasai pastoralists Some maintain that, before it erupted, volcanic activity, as well as on-going close encounters with wildlife in inhabit the area, tending their it would have been higher than Mount erosion have shaped a contrasting this Garden of Eden are always herds of cattle, sheep and goats Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. panorama of peaks, craters, valleys, memorable. With one of the highest and living in peaceful coexistence Today, long since having collapsed plains and lakes. densities of lions and hyena in Africa, with the wildlife. and eroded, it is an extensive highland an estimated 25 000 large mammals area with the famous 600m (2 000ft) are resident in this bowl of plenty, deep crater as its focal point. including the endangered black rhino and leopard. &BEYOND EAST AFRICA DISCOVER NGORONGORO CRATER Why travel with & Beyond? TRAVEL WITH HEART Our core ethos of "Care of the Land, Wildlife & People" drives all that we do. When you travel 1 with us you make a meaningful contribution to the preservation of our world's cultures and wildlife and leave with an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in some of our conservation and TRAVEL EXPERTS community initiatives. Big or small we are all about tailoring trips around your specific interests and expectations. Our 4 expert travel specialists are able to IN OUR HANDS personalise a range of experiences We are on call 24/7 to assist you for individual travellers, groups, throughout your journey. Over families, wedding parties, and 2 2000 &Beyonders, including guides special interest groups. and ground logistic teams on 3 continents, means that you are in our hands from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave. PERFECT MOMENTS With journeys lovingly crafted of Additionally, we offer a personal perfect moments, you will return concierge service that is only a from an &Beyond adventure feeling phone call away should you require 5 that nothing will take your breath any assistance at any point during away quite like this ever again. Our your trip. collection of signature experiences are often exclusive to &Beyond, ensuring a unique adventure. FINEST GUIDES We operate three ranger training schools and are renowned for 3 having the most highly trained, professional and knowledgeable guides, rangers, naturalists and Everyone we encountered was incredibly trackers, who offer cultural insights as well as interpretive wildlife gracious and welcoming – and it felt experiences. truly sincere. &BEYOND GUEST ” &BEYOND EAST AFRICA DISCOVER NGORONGORO CRATER Ethiopia SIBILOI South Sudan NP SOUTH KIDEPO VALLEY Lake Turkana MURCHISON MARSABIT FALLS NP Travel Tanzania Uganda Kenya Somalia KIBALE NP SAMBURU MWANZA JINJA KAMPALA KAKAMEGA Loisaba FOREST Lewa ENTEBBE MERU and beyond KISUMU MOUNT KENYA NP KORA Lake Victoria MIGORI BWINDI ABERDARE NP IMPENETRABLE 1 FOREST TARIME 2 NAIROBI Visiting East Africa and travelling across this vast MASAI MARA RwandaVOLCANOES NP MUSOMA 3 landscape requires much thought and attention. KIGALI 4 5 AMBOSELI NYUNGWE FOREST MWANZA NOGORONGORO TSAVO EAST NP Contact your preferred travel specialist to assist SERENGETI NP CONSERVATION TSAVO WEST NP AREA ARUSHA Burundi KILIMANJARO with your travel plans. 6 LAKE MOSHI 7 MANYARA NP MOMBASA TARANGIRE NP KIGOMA PEMBA Tanzania INDIAN 8 OCEAN MAHALE DODOMA ZANZIBAR MOUNTAINS NP DAR ES SALAAM KATAVI NP GETTING TO RUNGWA NP THE SERENGETI RUAHA NP TRAVEL TIMES DRC Coastal Aviation, Auric Air and USUNGU IRINGA ARUSHA GAME RESERVE Regional Air Services offer daily SELOUS GAME RESERVE departures from Arusha and Dar Not advised SERENGETI - KOGATENDE MBEYA es Salaam. These flight networks 2hrs 40min link all of the major parks, (FURTHEST POINT) reserves and andBeyond lodges. 4hrs 30min 6hrs NGORONGORO 30min 1hr 25min Zambia 2hrs 7hrs 2hrs Daily non-direct flights connect LAKE MANYARA QUIRIMBAS 20min the same parks, reserves and 1hr 25m Not advised* MOCIMBOA DA PRAIA ARCHIPELEGO &Beyond lodges to Zanzibar. Malawi 2hrs Not advised 5hrs 5hrs KILIMANJARO 20min 2hrs 15min 2hrs 35min 35min Flight networks connect to the Mozambique Not advised Not advised Not advised Not advised Not advised* SELOUS Masai Mara via two points, one 3hrs 15min 5hrs 15min 5hrs 50min 3hrs 50min &BEYOND via Kilimanjaro and Wilson Airport GAME RESERVE in Nairobi, and the other via 2hrs 30min 8hrs 20min 4hrs 2hrs 3hrs 45min Not advised LODGES TARANGIRE Tarime and Migori. 20min 1hr 35min Not advised* Not available Not advised* 8hrs 25min** NATIONAL PARK KENYA Not advised Not advised Not advised Not advised Not advised Not advised Not advised RUAHA 1 Bateleur Camp NATIONAL PARK The Serengeti, Tarangire and 2hrs 4hrs 15min 4hrs 35min 2hrs 35min 2hrs 20min 1hr 45min 1hr 20min 2 Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp Lake Manyara are accessible by Not advised Not advised Not advised Not advised Not advised MAHALE MOUNTAINS AND road from Arusha. Not advised* Not advised* Not advised* 5hrs 30min 5hrs 30min 7hrs 30min 5hrs 30min 5hrs 30min KATAVI NATIONAL PARKS TANZANIA 3 Kleins Camp Flights connect to Kigali via Not advised Not advised Not advised Not advised Not advised Not advised Not advised Not advised DAR ES SALAAM 4 Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp 2hrs 30min 4hrs 35min 4hrs 55min 2hrs 55min 2hrs 20min 50min 5hrs 2hrs 5min Not advised* AND COAST Mwanza and to Entebbe via 5 Serengeti Under Canvas Musoma. 6 Ngorongoro Crater Lodge * Poor connection due to: Layover time / no connection / peak periods only / private charter required. ** Includes flight to Manyara and 2hr road transfer time. Disclaimer: All flights may include multiple stops and scheduling is a guideline – times will vary and scheduling is coordinated mainly by operations teams on the ground. Flight schedules are more limited in off -peak 7 Lake Manyara Tree Lodge periods. Above times are based on best-practice logistics and exclude transfers to and from lodges. 8 Mnemba Island &BEYOND EAST AFRICA DISCOVER NGORONGORO CRATER Regional information NGORONGORO CRATER The rim of the Ngorongoro Crater is about 2 200m (7 220ft) above sea level, Altitude while Olmoti and Oldeani Craters exceed 3 000m (9 840ft) The lodge is situated in a malaria area and necessary precautions should be Malaria area taken Airstrip / Helipad Lake Manyara Airstrip is registered; coordinates are S03.22.00 and E35.48.00 GPS coordinates S 03°14.356’ E 035°29.816’ Best time to travel Game viewing is excellent year-round Weather Summer is from October to March and winter is from April to September. It can be cold on the Crater rim from May to September and we suggest guests dress in layers for game drives, as temperatures heat up towards midday Rain occurs predominantly in November and from April to May. Annual rainfall Rainfall is approximately 700mm / 27” on the Crater floor and 1 500mm / 59” on the Crater rim Temperature averages Temperatures range from a minimum of approximately 8°C / 42°F to a maximum of approximately 30°C / 86°F The game drives were spectacular. To be on the floor of the crater is to be in the middle of your own National Geographic special. &BEYOND GUEST ” &BEYOND EAST AFRICA DISCOVER NGORONGORO CRATER DISCOVER NGORONGORO CRATER &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Where Maasai meets Versailles, themed in romance on the rim of Ngorongoro’s ancient caldera; wildlife in abundance, sunsets to the rhythm of Maasai chants and a world of mindful impact. &BEYOND EAST AFRICA DISCOVER THE NGORONGORO CRATER &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Why stay? STEEPED IN ROMANCE Reminiscent of a bygone era, three intimate camps are steeped 1 in romance, with each stilted, handcrafted mud and thatch suites adorned with graceful antiques, grand chandeliers and elegant African treasures. Watch and listen to the mesmerizing chant of Maasai warriors, overlooking the game- DIVERSITY OF ADVENTURES rich Crater as the sun goes down, An adventure haven and cultural or enjoy a wine tasting in the wine utopia, this area features a variety store. Personal butlers discretely of memorable activities. Aside from cater for each guest’s every need, 3 sublime game drives, indulge in a bringing tea in bed, stoking fireplaces feast on the Crater floor, enjoy three and drawing bubble baths. amazing hikes, meet the Hadzabe people or visit a traditional Maasai boma. Discover Olduvai Gorge or spend a day with a lion conservation THAT MAGNIFICENT VIEW… team. Enjoy lodge activities with Perched above cool, swirling mists dinner in the wine cellar, sundowners on the edge of the Ngorongoro with Maasai or a beading lesson.