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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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A savanna and plateau region bordering the Serengeti, with the Ngorongoro Crater at its center. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its landscapes, wildlife (the "Big Five"), archaeological sites, and Maasai communities.
Overview of Ngorongoro
This is a savanna and plateau region bordering the Serengeti, with the Ngorongoro Crater at its center. The entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is highly visited for its landscapes, wildlife (the "Big Five"), the few archaeological sites present, and the Maasai communities who live there.
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- Type of place: nature reserve.
- Tourist interest: (must-see or highly recommended).
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- Area: 8,292 km².
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- Website: http://www.ngorongorocrater.org/