Within the Ngorongoro Crater, there is an incredible abundance of wildlife, including all of The Big Five. Hippo, zebra, crocodile, a wide range of antelope, leopard, cheetah and lion all live here. It’s estimated that about 25,000 big animals live within this natural enclosure. The salt lake in the crater is home to hundreds of beautiful pink flamingo and over 500 species of bird live in the area, making this a birdwatcher’s paradise.