Ngurdoto Crater

Ngurdoto Crater
Kasoko la Ngurdoto (Swahili)
Ngurdoto Crater from southern rim
Highest point
Elevation3,250 m (10,660 ft)
Parent peakMount Meru
Coordinates3°17′20″S 36°55′36″E / 3.28889°S 36.92667°E / -3.28889; 36.92667
Dimensions
Length3.6 km (2.2 mi) north-south
Geography
Country Tanzania
RegionArusha Region
DistrictMeru District
Geology
Mountain typeVolcanic
Volcanic regionGreat Rift Valley
Mount Meru volcano and Ngurdoto Crater (image top) from space (East is at the top)

Ngurdoto Crater is a volcanic crater in Meru District, Arusha Region, Tanzania. The crater is 3.6 km (2.2 mi) in diameter at its widest and 100 metres (110 yd) deep. Ngurdoto Crater is surrounded by forest whilst the crater floor is a swamp. It is located in Arusha National Park.