Ngorongoro Crater has a wonderfully large range of habitats able to support a vast array of wildlife. Some of its most prominent ecosystems are as follows:
*The steep and forested crater wall.* This wall of Ngorongoro Crater is mostly covered in thick montane forest, with the shallower western wall being dominated by euphorbias. The wall's forest is a favourite haunt for leopards, so be sure to look for them when driving down and back up out of the crater.
*The alkaline and seasonal salt Lake Magadi and its surrounding soda flats.* These are home to many waterbirds, including greater and lesser flamingos.
*Mandusi and Gorigor Swamps.* They’re a sanctuary for elephants, hippos, lions, other mammals big and small, and all sorts of waterbirds.
*Hippo Pool.* Located on the edge of Gorigor Swamp, this is a popular picnic site among safari-goers.
*Lerai Forest*. This is a small woodland comprising primarily acacia and yellow fever trees, and is popular with monkeys, baboons, elephants and Fischer’s lovebirds.
*Extensive grasslands.* These are populated with large numbers of lions, elands, wildebeests, plains zebras, black rhinos, spotted hyenas, and more.
While most head to Ngorongoro Crater for a safari drive, you can actually go on guided walks in the wall's forest, where you see waterfalls, rare and colourful birds, and amazing views of the crater basin below.
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