Ward · Ngorongoro District
# Nainokanoka

Nainokanoka is a ward of Tanzania in Ngorongoro District, Arusha Region. It covers 1,033.5 km². 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 1,033 km²
- 6 mapped services
- 2,873 m typical elevation

## Where is Nainokanoka?

Nainokanoka lies in Ngorongoro District, Arusha Region, Tanzania. It borders 8 other wards: Alailelai, Engaruka, Ganako, Mbulumbulu, Naiyobi, Ngorongoro, Olbalbal and Rhotia. By area it is the 143rd largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 6.5% of Ngorongoro District. The centre of Nainokanoka is about 344 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 3.0759° S, 35.7681° E.

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Nainokanoka

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Nainokanoka: 1 volcano; 1 viewpoint.
- Olmoti Waterfall · viewpoint
- Loolmalasin · volcano

### Nearby, outside Nainokanoka
- Lion spot · viewpoint, Ngorongoro 17 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Nainokanoka
- Time zone UTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Country calling code +255
- Languages Swahili, English, Arabic
- Plug types Type G · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Arusha Airport (ARK) · Arusha 101 km
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) · Arusha 150 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:23) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:38, sunset around 18:35).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Nainokanoka

Open gazetteers list 4 villages, towns and localities in Nainokanoka.
- Bulati
- Irkeepus
- Munge
- Nainokanoka

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Nainokanoka

Named natural and historic features inside Nainokanoka, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain; 1 peak.
- Jaeger Summit · 3,042 m
- Ela Nairobi · 2,977 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest.
- Laianai Forest

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Nainokanoka and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ngorongoro District, the warmest month is Oct (average 15 °C) and the coolest is Jun (12 °C), after allowing for this place being about 1,190 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 721 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (127 mm) and the driest Jul (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are May to March.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 14 | 78 |
| Feb | 15 | 55 |
| Mar | 15 | 106 |
| Apr | 13 | 127 |
| May | 12 | 67 |
| Jun | 12 | 12 |
| Jul | 12 | 5 |
| Aug | 13 | 11 |
| Sep | 15 | 16 |
| Oct | 15 | 49 |
| Nov | 14 | 102 |
| Dec | 14 | 94 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nainokanoka
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Doctor Frank · Engaruka | 26 km | Map |
| Bank | Exim Bank · Karatu | 31 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Rhotia Filling Station · Rhotia | 27 km | Map |
| Hotel | Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp · Nainokanoka | 12 km | Map |
| School | Loresho Primary School · Nainokanoka | 6.1 km | Map |
| Police station | Tourism & Diplomatic Police Arusha · Qurus | 35 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nainokanoka

Places mapped inside Nainokanoka in open map data, by type.
- Hotels 2
- Schools 4

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other wards in Ngorongoro District
- Alailelai
- Arash
- Digodigo
- Endulen
- Engusero Sambu
- Kakesio
- Maalon
- Malambo
- Naiyobi
- Ngorongoro
- Olbalbal
- Oldonyo Sambu
- Oloipiri
- Oloirien
- Ololosokwan
- Orgosorok
- Pinyinyi
- Sale
- Samunge
- Soitsambu

## Quick answers
- Where is Nainokanoka? In Ngorongoro District, Arusha Region, Tanzania
- What borders Nainokanoka? Alailelai, Engaruka, Ganako, Mbulumbulu, Naiyobi, Ngorongoro, Olbalbal and Rhotia
- What is there to see in Nainokanoka? Loolmalasin, Olmoti Waterfall
- What time zone is Nainokanoka in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Nainokanoka? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Nainokanoka? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nainokanoka? 4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the highest point in Nainokanoka? Jaeger Summit (3,042 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nainokanoka? May to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nainokanoka? Doctor Frank, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nainokanoka? Exim Bank, about 31 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nainokanoka? Rhotia Filling Station, about 27 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Nainokanoka? TZ0205081 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 1,033.5 km²
- P-code: TZ0205081
- District: Ngorongoro District

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/ngorongoro/nainokanoka/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.