Ngorongoro Crater is home to the densest population of predators thanks to the mineral-rich volcanic soil, the short-grass plains grow lush on the Crater’s floor providing nutritious grazing for a plethora of herbivores. These big herds in turn attract a remarkable number of predators which is the densest population found anywhere in Africa. The resident lion population in the Crater is arguably one of the highest densities of prides in the world, this is one of the interesting facts that make Ngorongoro Crater a popular safari destination. Consequently, the lions here have a complete disregard for safari vehicles, they will hunt within metres of a vehicle and even seek respite from the sun beside one. To complete the list of predators in the Crater, other predators such as cheetahs, leopards, spotted hyenas, jackals and bat-eared foxes.