The crater’s floor is a self-contained ecosystem teeming with diverse wildlife, offering some of the best game viewing opportunities in Africa. Here, you can spot elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo, along with a myriad of other species, including zebras, wildebeests, and flamingos along the crater’s lakes. The rich grasslands, swamps, and forests provide sustenance for a wide variety of animals, making it a year-round safari destination. The Big Five are often seen in a single game drive, and the crater’s unique topography allows for close-up wildlife encounters like no other place in the world.
