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The Ngorongoro Crater is arguably the most impressive geological feature in Africa ... created by the collapse of a massive volcano, this vast flat-bottomed contains is a microcosm of East African safari. It really is quite something.

The crater is also a major traffic hotspot and whilst it remains a fantastic location to drive through, it is not necessarily a place to linger longer.

Lodges on the crater rim are large and touristy, although Crater Lodge is more interesting but very pricey.

Often we skip staying on the crater itself and head to smaller lodges in the Karatu area to the south and Olduvai Camp on the northern Serengeti side.