update April / May 04

Then on the 23 rd of April, Venus delighted one and all by sitting in the middle of the crescent of the moon and hanging low on the horizon in clear skies.

Ngorongoro also hosted meetings of some of the worlds' biggest international business interests, which came to Tanzania to look at the very promising possibilities of this fast growing country.

Maasai cultural bomas welcome visitors and provide an interesting contrast to the high quality of accommodation available to guests of the NCAA.

There is something for everyone here in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, wonderful accommodation, interesting people, wildlife and breathtaking views from every turn in the track along your safari route.

In Kiswahili, the language of Tanzania , you will hear "Karibu" at every turn too, it means welcome and here it comes with a huge smile!!

The President of Tanzania, President Mkapa, arrived to stay in Ngorongoro with his extensive entourage.

Ambassadors from many countries also visited and between meetings, all enjoyed the excitement of safari.

The Crater floor, viewed from the rim, is an unforgettable sight.

Once down there, amongst the birds and animals that utilise the varied and fascinating habitats of Ngorongoro, cameras and binoculars are a must and help the fortunate safari guest take home memories undreamed of.

Spectacular celestial events have also thrilled visitors in these last weeks.

As well as an eclipse of the moon, there were vast clouds shot through with gigantic lightening flashes on far horizons providing a light show of a special kind.

As the rains slowly recede, a riot of colour from carpets of wild flowers grabs ones attention. To view and or photograph cheetahs, lions, elephants and all the other extraordinary wildlife of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, is a feeling impossible to forget.

Not only have visitors from many different countries visited this year but The Tanzanian Government chose to hold an extremely important week of meetings in this unmatched setting of Ngorongoro.