We continue to encounter challenges uploading large numbers of photos to the blog. As a result, we will post a few select pictures and slightly shorter entries when necessary to ensure we can upload and keep you up to date.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is located approximately 100 miles west of the city of Arusha. Ngorongoro is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the large volcanic caldera within the Conservation Area is recognized as one of the seven natural wonders of Africa.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a breath taking site as the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. Mr. Karashi (Mr. K as the boys call him) tells us that the Crater was formed when a large volcano exploded and collapsed on itself two to three million years ago. The Crater is 2000 feet deep and covers over 100 square miles. Mr. K also informed us that geologists speculate that the height of the volcano was more than 15,000 feet.
Looking down from above.
The animal population in the Crater is rich and diverse. The Crater produced our first glimpse of a rhinoceros along with many other memorable sights.
The lion population in the Crater has dwindled over the years. Mr. K informs us that this is a result of inbreeding causing the gene pool to weaken and disease to kill many lions. Because new lions rarely enter the Crater from other areas, the gene pool continues to be effected.
Our Tarangire National Park entry needs to be trimmed a bit and I will post shortly.
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