Ngorongoro Crater & Gibb's Farm Extension

Extend your trip with one of Africa’s consummate safari experiences: a journey into the massive caldera that is the Ngorongoro Crater, filled with 30,000 animals that live inside its walls year-round. Arriving early at the rim, we descend into the steep crater the moment the gate opens, to spend a full day on the 100-square-mile floor. One of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken caldera on Earth—the center of a huge ancient volcano that scientists believe may have been larger than Mount Kilimanjaro. Twelve miles across and 2,000 feet deep, the crater sustains a diverse wildlife population with its perpetual water sources. An added highlight is a two-night stay at nearby Gibb’s Farm: Established as a coffee estate in the 1920s, today it is an award-winning guest property known for its elegant cottages, farm-fresh cuisine and environmental ethos.