Nowadays, it is a conservation area and a favorite stop for many tourists worldwide. The given name has an onomatopoeic origin – Maasai pastoralists named it after the sound that the cowbells make (ngoro ngoro).Ngorongoro is worth visiting if you are in the area, mostly because of the unique scenery and abundant wildlife. While you are there, you may encounter crocodiles, leopards, zebras, hippos, cheetahs, lions, antelopes, and many more.Another interesting fact about this area is that the lions are considered isolated there. The reason for that is the epizootic die-off that happened in 1962. It left these lands with only a handful of survivors. The following decade was focused on repopulating, and three different coalitions of males managed to establish offspring.You can enjoy a walking guided tour while in Ngorongoro and become one with the untouched nature!