Olmoti craterNgorongoro conservation area, Tanzania
Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, as seen from a point on is rim - end of entrance path
Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, a section of the southern part of its floor (plateau) with draining river and waterfall at the bottom- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, the northern half of its plateau as seen from a point on its rim
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, the draining river's gorge (near) with Ngorongoro crater on the far right
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, view of part of its floor from a point on its eastern rim
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area,view of the top part of the waterfalls from the edge of the crater floor
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, the draining Munge river's gorge
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, view of a section of it's marshy floor from a point near the waterfalls (behind)
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, the crater floor with the early stages of the Munge river (left) and a small Maasai herder settlement on the far right
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, the early stages of the Munge river as it drains the crater floor
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, the early stages of the Munge river (bottom) and a the plateau that is the crater floor above it
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, nearing the end of the hiking path into it
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, mt. Lolmalasin in the distance as seen when hiking down from the crater rim
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, a section of the hiking path up to its rim
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, the hiking path to its eastern rim from Nainokanoka village
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, views from the path down from its eastern rim with mt. Losirua (centre) and mt. Lolmalasin on the far left
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, part of its external wall as seen from the hiking path up to its rim
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, part of its wall as seen from the outside and on the path up to its eastern rim
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, on the far left with mt. Losirua on the far right as seen while approaching from Ngorongoro crater
- Olmoti crater of Ngorongoro conservation area, as seen from the road approaching it from Ngorongoro crater
Altitude: 3040 m.a.m.s.l. (rim - highest)
2800 m.a.m.s.l.(floor - lowest)
One of three large volcanic calderas that are located inside the Ngorongoro conservation area, and the second highest in terms of altitude of the rim. Its crater floor is a marshy highland plateau that serves a water source for several streams and lakes inside the Ngorongoro crater, as well as an occasional feeding ground for Maasai cattle in the area.
About two or three settlements are located on this plateau, most of which belong to Maasai cattle herders - a resting point after herding their cows.
At the side of the caldera is a beautiful waterfall, that can be seen from miles away while on the road that approaches it from Ngorongoro crater.
What to do there?Drive to the foot of the crater, then hike up to the top of the rim. The hike up takes about one to two hours - depending on your level of fitness, but at the end of it is a breath taking view of one of the last undisturbed patches of nature.
There are herds of cows that live up here, and supposedly, there is a path that they can use to get down - the amazing Maasai cow.
If you haven't got the wind knocked out of you by the time you get to the top, then you can continue on to the waterfall.
In most cases you would need an armed ranger to walk up the crater, and payment of a walking fee as well as the entrance/conservation fee. You also would need to pay for a vehicle permit if using a private or rented vehicle. For more information on fees, please see the NCAA website.
Best time to visitAny time of the year, with more emphasis towards the drier season of July to December when the roads are more pliable.
Location of Olmoti craterThe Olmoti crater is located about 5km north east of the Ngorongoro crater, or just a two hour drive from the Loduare gate. There is a small Maasai village at its eastern base called Nainokanoka - which is where hikes normally start from. For more information on its location, please see the map below.
How to get thereMainly by driving from the Loduare gate or other places in the conservation area. This can be in a private vehicle, a tours and travel one or a rental.
It is also possible to get there using a walking safari.
AbbreviationsNCAA - Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority
m.a.m.s.l. - metres above metric sea level
2800 m.a.m.s.l.(floor - lowest)
One of three large volcanic calderas that are located inside the Ngorongoro conservation area, and the second highest in terms of altitude of the rim. Its crater floor is a marshy highland plateau that serves a water source for several streams and lakes inside the Ngorongoro crater, as well as an occasional feeding ground for Maasai cattle in the area.
About two or three settlements are located on this plateau, most of which belong to Maasai cattle herders - a resting point after herding their cows.
At the side of the caldera is a beautiful waterfall, that can be seen from miles away while on the road that approaches it from Ngorongoro crater.
What to do there?Drive to the foot of the crater, then hike up to the top of the rim. The hike up takes about one to two hours - depending on your level of fitness, but at the end of it is a breath taking view of one of the last undisturbed patches of nature.
There are herds of cows that live up here, and supposedly, there is a path that they can use to get down - the amazing Maasai cow.
If you haven't got the wind knocked out of you by the time you get to the top, then you can continue on to the waterfall.
In most cases you would need an armed ranger to walk up the crater, and payment of a walking fee as well as the entrance/conservation fee. You also would need to pay for a vehicle permit if using a private or rented vehicle. For more information on fees, please see the NCAA website.
Best time to visitAny time of the year, with more emphasis towards the drier season of July to December when the roads are more pliable.
Location of Olmoti craterThe Olmoti crater is located about 5km north east of the Ngorongoro crater, or just a two hour drive from the Loduare gate. There is a small Maasai village at its eastern base called Nainokanoka - which is where hikes normally start from. For more information on its location, please see the map below.
How to get thereMainly by driving from the Loduare gate or other places in the conservation area. This can be in a private vehicle, a tours and travel one or a rental.
It is also possible to get there using a walking safari.
AbbreviationsNCAA - Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority
m.a.m.s.l. - metres above metric sea level
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