The last national park of the trip is the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater rim is still there, and the crater floor forms a large park. There is always water and enough food for lots of game, the usual species. The most unusual sighting was a leopard, in the forest at the upper edge. That was a missing Big Five species — just like the rhino, by the way.
Leopard
Luipaard
Panthera pardus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 8000, distance 38.6 m
The photo shows a Leopard (Panthera pardus). It is a animal in the order Carnivora and the family Felidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 08:15 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Anteater chat
Bruine miertapuit
Myrmecocichla aethiops
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 200, distance 13.3 m
The photo shows a Anteater chat (Myrmecocichla aethiops). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 08:34 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Klaas's cuckoo
Klaas' koekoek
Chrysococcyx klaas
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 34.2 m
The photo shows a Klaas's cuckoo (Chrysococcyx klaas). It is a bird in the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 09:19 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Kenya sparrow
Keniaanse roestmus
Passer rufocinctus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 26.5 m
The photo shows a Kenya sparrow (Passer rufocinctus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Passeridae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 09:34 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Little swift
Huisgierzwaluw
Apus affinis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 4000, distance 4.42 m
The photo shows a Little swift (Apus affinis). It is a bird in the order Apodiformes and the family Apodidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 09:49 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Rufous-tailed weaver
Roodstaartwever
Histurgops ruficauda
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 11.2 m
The photo shows a Rufous-tailed weaver (Histurgops ruficauda). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Passeridae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 09:54 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Hildebrandt's starling
Hildebrandts glansspreeuw
Lamprotornis hildebrandti
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2500, distance 8.36 m
The photo shows a Hildebrandt's starling (Lamprotornis hildebrandti). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 10:11 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Black-lored babbler
Taborababbelaar
Turdoides sharpei
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1000 sec at F5.6, ISO 10000, distance 3.9 m
The photo shows a Black-lored babbler (Turdoides sharpei). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Leiothrichidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 10:13 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Speke's weaver
Spekes wever
Ploceus spekei
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2500, distance 7.29 m
The photo shows a Speke's weaver (Ploceus spekei). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 10:17 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
White-browed robin-chat
Witbrauwlawaaimaker
Cossypha heuglini
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2500, distance 8.78 m
The photo shows a White-browed robin-chat (Cossypha heuglini). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 10:24 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
African paradise flycatcher
Afrikaanse paradijsmonarch
Terpsiphone viridis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 14.7 m
The photo shows a African paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Monarchidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 10:50 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Black-crowned tchagra
Zwartkruintsjagra
Tchagra senegalus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 6400, distance 10.6 m
The photo shows a Black-crowned tchagra (Tchagra senegalus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Malaconotidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 11:00 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
African elephant
Afrikaanse olifant
Loxodonta africana
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 134 m
The photo shows a African elephant (Loxodonta africana). It is a animal in the order Proboscidea and the family Elephantidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 11:05 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Common wart-hog
Knobbelzwijn
Phacochoerus africanus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 29.9 m
The photo shows a Common wart-hog (Phacochoerus africanus). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Suidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 11:20 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Grant's gazelle
Grantgazelle
Nanger granti
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 200, distance 15.7 m
The photo shows a Grant's gazelle (Nanger granti). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Bovidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 11:25 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Augur buzzard
Augurbuizerd
Buteo augur
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 15.9 m
The photo shows a Augur buzzard (Buteo augur). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 11:30 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Greater flamingo
Flamingo
Phoenicopterus roseus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 28.2 m
The photo shows a Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus). It is a bird in the order Phoenicopteriformes and the family Phoenicopteridae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 11:44 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Plains zebra
Zebra
Equus quagga
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 149 m
The photo shows a Plains zebra (Equus quagga). It is a animal in the order Perissodactyla and the family Equidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 11:45 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Hottentot teal
Hottentottaling
Anas hottentota
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 21.1 m
The photo shows a Hottentot teal (Anas hottentota). It is a bird in the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 11:46 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Northern shoveler
Slobeend
Anas clypeata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 32.8 m
The photo shows a Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata). It is a bird in the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 12:00 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
African sacred ibis
Heilige ibis
Threskiornis aethiopicus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 200, distance 45.3 m
The photo shows a African sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 12:03 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Common hippopotamus
Nijlpaard
Hippopotamus amphibius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 81.7 m
The photo shows a Common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Hippopotamidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 12:09 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Black-bellied bustard
Zwartbuiktrap
Lissotis melanogaster
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 22.3 m
The photo shows a Black-bellied bustard (Lissotis melanogaster). It is a bird in the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 12:17 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Kittlitz's plover
Herdersplevier
Charadrius pecuarius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 200, distance 8.94 m
The photo shows a Kittlitz's plover (Charadrius pecuarius). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 12:24 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Red-billed teal
Roodsnavelpijlstaart
Anas erythrorhyncha
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 41.7 m
The photo shows a Red-billed teal (Anas erythrorhyncha). It is a bird in the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 12:24 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
African buffalo
Afrikaanse buffel
Syncerus caffer
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 400, distance 53.5 m
The photo shows a African buffalo (Syncerus caffer). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Bovidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 12:25 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Egyptian goose
Nijlgans
Alopochen aegyptiaca
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 17.8 m
The photo shows a Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca). It is a bird in the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 12:26 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Glossy ibis
Zwarte ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 16.2 m
The photo shows a Glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 12:31 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Western marsh harrier
Bruine kiekendief
Circus aeruginosus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 200, distance 87.4 m
The photo shows a Western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 12:32 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
African swamphen
Smaragdpurperkoet
Porphyrio madagascariensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 800, distance 37.3 m
The photo shows a African swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis). It is a bird in the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 12:51 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Black-crowned night heron
Kwak
Nycticorax nycticorax
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 400, distance 36.7 m
The photo shows a Black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 12:54 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Long-toed lapwing
Langteenkievit
Vanellus crassirostris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 320, distance 29.5 m
The photo shows a Long-toed lapwing (Vanellus crassirostris). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 12:54 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Kori bustard
Koritrap
Ardeotis kori
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 37.3 m
The photo shows a Kori bustard (Ardeotis kori). It is a bird in the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 14:01 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Fan-tailed widowbird
Roodschouderwidavink
Euplectes axillaris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 15.9 m
The photo shows a Fan-tailed widowbird (Euplectes axillaris). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 14:24 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Helmeted guineafowl
Helmparelhoen
Numida meleagris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 7.17 m
The photo shows a Helmeted guineafowl (Numida meleagris). It is a bird in the order Galliformes and the family Numididae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 14:40 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Reed cormorant
Afrikaanse dwergaalscholver
Microcarbo africanus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 16.5 m
The photo shows a Reed cormorant (Microcarbo africanus). It is a bird in the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 15:23 on Saturday November 22, 2025.
White-eyed slaty flycatcher
Bergdrongovliegenvanger
Dioptrornis fischeri
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 14.4 m
The photo shows a White-eyed slaty flycatcher (Dioptrornis fischeri). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Crater National Park at 16:04 on Saturday November 22, 2025.