Olmoti Crater, Extinct volcanic crater in Ngorongoro District, Tanzania.
The Olmoti Crater spans 6.5 kilometers in diameter and reaches an elevation of 3,080 meters within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The volcanic formation last erupted during the Pleistocene epoch, transforming into a grass-covered caldera that now contains the Munge River valley.
The name derives from Maasai language, referencing the physical shape of the geographical formation that resembles a large cooking vessel.
The hiking trail to explore the crater takes approximately 40 minutes for ascent through forests and 30 minutes for descent to the crater floor.
The Munge Waterfall flows from the western rim while the surrounding grasslands support populations of elands and various antelope species.
Location: Arusha Region
Elevation above the sea: 3,076 m
GPS coordinates: -3.00170,35.62250
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:23
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