Ngorongoro Crater Safaris and Lodges

NGORONGORO CRATER LODGE Perched on the edge of the crater rim, commanding dazzling views of the crater floor some 600 metres below, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is made up of three villages, the North and South Camps with 12 suites each, and the Tree Camp which has 6 suites, all with en suite bathrooms, private deck and lounge with fireplace. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, inspired in design by African architecture, the Maasai Manyatta, is a magnificent return to the elegance of the travelling colonial nobility, a bygone era when characters such as Lord Delamere adorned the stilted, handcrafted structures with graceful antiques and grand chandeliers. Each suite is discreetly tended by a personal butler who will bring you tea in bed and stoke your fireplace.

NGORONGORO WILDLIFE LODGE Perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater at 2,286 meters above sea level (with a 600 m sheer drop down to the crater floor), the Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge affords one of the greatest views of the crater. Its 75 rooms have bathrooms en suite, and the lounge features a fireplace and panoramic windows which open on to a terrace serving as an observation deck for the crater below. The lodge is a 3-hour drive from Arusha and 90 minutes from Manyara. The airstrip is only a 10-minute drive away. The Lodge is moderately priced, as it is with the other properties in the Wildlife Lodges chains. ...more on this lodge

Ngorongoro sopa lodge Perched on the eastern rim of the Crater, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge has 96 suites, all with stunning views into this world famous wildlife paradise. Each rondavel-style suite has a spacious bathroom, a private lounge with mini-bar, an enclosed “solarium verandah” and is fully central heated. Main public areas with high ceilings, enjoy magnificent views into the crater through double story windows. Open fireplaces are features of the bar, lounge and dinning room. There is a bracing “high altitude” swimming pool overlooking the Crater. ....more on this lodge

Ngorongoro Serena Safari lodge Close to Olduvai Gorge, “the cradle of mankind”, the stunning Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge has been built around the theme of prehistoric life. Constructed into the crater rim in stone, the walls and terraces are skilfully set to match the existing contours of the site. The Lodge has 75 en suite rooms, all overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater. ....more on this lodge

PLANTATION LODGE The Plantation Lodge nestles in the foot-hills of the world famous Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area. The Lodge provides its guests with a unique and caringly managed environment in which they can relax in total peace and security. The Lodge is strategically located for day trip excursions to the Ngorongoro Crater as well as Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe hunter gathering people, is a special feature of the area.Each of the 16 rooms at Plantation Lodge are furnished to the highest of standards whilst each room has its own unique style – providing a choice to suit every possible taste and requirement. Avocado & Zanzibar rooms are renovated rooms from the old farm house.The Grounds, in which the Lodge is spaciously laid out, provide a rich variety of colourful flowers, shrubs and trees, that are home to an equally colourful and diverse variety of birds. The pool lies in a private world all of its own where the stresses of life just melt away.

NDUTU SAFARI LODGE Situated within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, on the southeastern part of the Serengeti ecosystem, Ndutu Safari Lodge is conveniently close to Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge. Teeming herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelles pass through the area during the rain season from December to May, together with a variety of resident animals and birds which may be seen throughout the year.The Lodge comprises of 35 en suite cottages build of local material, and 6 tents temporarily installed during the peak season from December to April, all neatly nestled in the giant acacias overlooking Lake Ndutu