Olmoti Crater
Olmoti
A small crater north of the Ngorongoro Crater. Hike up to its rim from the village of Nainokanoka for views of the highland grasslands and the Munge Falls.
Olmoti Crater lies beside the village of Nainokanoka and is one of the older volcanoes in the Ngorongoro Highlands. After registering at the ranger station, visitors are led by an armed ranger on a walk of about 45 minutes to one hour up to the crater rim. From there you can look down into the shallow grassy crater, often passing Maasai herders driving cattle and goats. Along the way you can see the waterfall formed where the Munge River flows out of the crater. The hike has an extra fee. It is often combined with a visit to Empakaai Crater on the same itinerary.
Opening hours
Daytime; ranger escort required
Nearby sights
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Empakaai Crater
- Maasai Cultural Boma (Ngorongoro)
- Karatu Coffee Farms (Gibb's Farm)
- Olduvai Gorge
- Shifting Sands
- Lake Manyara Treetop Walkway
- Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tourism