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Ngorongoro crater is in Tanzania and is believed to have formed approximately 2 million years ago as an active volcano but collapsed inward and formed a Lake that attracts species of birds.

Ngorongoro crater borders Serengeti National park. Thus, some of the wildebeest migration proceed to the Crater.

According to fossils found at the Olduvai Gorge, a museum near the Crater, Maasai existed in the area many years ago. They named the Crater Ngorongoro (meaning gift of life).

The Crater is a National park and hosts much wildlife, including the big five. However, no giraffe was present in the Crater due to the steep descent. These species range from common birds to migratory birds.

Elephants, elands, hartebeests, and endangered rhinos are among the residents of the Crater. There are also resident zebras and wildebeests in the Crater that do not participate in the annual migration. In addition, Hippos are found in the permanent freshwater pools and the swamps in the Crater.