The NCA covers an area of 8300km² and is a unique association of different ecosystems. Here desert-like savannas meet evergreen mountain forests, the crater floors of the extinct volcanoes are filled with lakes or swampy landscapes.
The Great Rift Valley shaped the surface of the earth. Outside the NCA are the Ol Doinyo Lengai, the Ngare Sero Mountain Gorge and Lake Natron. The Ol Doinyo Lengai is the only active volcano in the crater highlands and the only active volcano in the world that produces carbonatite lava.
natural wonders, unique ecosystem, scenic beauty and number of animals are unique
filled with an alkaline lake, thousands of flamingos find food here
Crater floor overgrown with lush grass, origin of the Munge River
active volcano, fascinating and unforgettable views
cradle of mankind, important archaeological site
gigantic monolith in the middle of the Savannah landscape
the only nesting place for many vultures in East Africa
spectacularly crescent-shaped ash dunes that hike approx. 17 m a year
one of the largest salt lakes worldwide, strongly alkaline, algae color the water purple
huge cliffs, the Ngare Sero river leads to a beautiful waterfall
