The clouds still ringed the crater but it was clear in the middle. It was as if the clouds avoided blocking the sunshine from the crater floor. The variety of animals was incredible. We saw lion, elephant, black rhino, gazelle, zebra, cape buffalo, hippo, wildcats, pink flamingos, marabou storks, hyena, jackals, eagle, ostrich, warthog plus many more. Unfortunately most of the pink flamingos had migrated to Lake Nakuri in Kenya for the mating season so the flocks were relatively small.
Game viewing in the crater is extraordinary because of the unobstructed treeless landscape.
The animals are accustomed to the presence of the vehicles, so you can get very close without interrupting their activities. At one point we spotted a male and a female lion laying in the grass soaking up the sun. It almost appeared as though they were performing on queue. Most of the animals appear in large numbers except for the black rhino. Poaching has almost led to their extinction.