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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge 5*
Stay in the hotel by the crater that collapsed nearly three million years ago, forming a caldera that became a habitat for lions, elephants, pink flamingos and most importantly, black rhinos. Each cottage in Ngorongoro Crater Lodge provides a magnificent panoramic view of the entire crater. What can be more special than waking up to the mesmerizing vastness of this green valley at an altitude of 7000 feet?
Every suite in Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is a separately standing cottage with a private panoramic terrace and a dining area where you can order your meals to be served. Get ready for chill mornings and evenings typical for this elevation. But don’t worry, your own fireplace will keep you warm and create a romantic ambience.
The entire lodge was built with local materials only. Luxurious colonial interior of the cottages is accentuated with a rich blend of gold, silver and ruby. When dining in the main house filled with Victorian furnishings, you can easily lose track of which era you are in.
Airport: Lake Manyara airstrip, 54 km, 1 hour 20 mins
Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
Wildlife area: Yes
Best time to visit: All year round
BASED IN TANZANIA
Activities at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Cultural visit to Hadzabe bushmen
Hadzabe Bushmen are an ancient tribe that occupies Lake Eyasi territories and lives in the wild. With help of the &Beyond guide, they will introduce you to their customs and traditions, display their hunting and survival skills and show you their ways of fruit and berry picking. At the same time, you will get a chance to explore the stunning alkaline Lake Eyasi, which is part of The Great Rift Valley.
Full day Empakaai Crater hike
Empakaai crater is a little crater not far from Ngorongoro. Here you’ll get an excellent opportunity to have some rest from all the jeep rides and finally take a full hiking day to explore the wilderness. Empakaai Crater is surrounded with a thick green forest and has a lake inside. From this spot you can see a famous active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai when the weather is clear.
Tour of Olduvai Gorge and Shifting Sands
Olduvai Gorge is the world-famous paleoanthropological site where one of the first remains of homo sapiens were found. This little museum is also known as the Cradle of Mankind. If you are interested in archaeological historical places, you will be definitely fascinated by this one! The excursion continues with the Shifting Dune. A small constantly moving ash dune formed by volcanic dust rarely stops at the same place thanks to the unidirectional wind.
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Accommodation options at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Family Suite
Standard Suite
Facilities
Room types
- 26 standard suites
- 1 family suite
Ameneties
- WiFi available
- in-room massage
- signature shop
- wine store
- three meals daily
- soft drinks
- house wines
- Linens
- fresh towels
- shower gel and shampoo
- game drives
- brand local spirits and drinks
- teas, coffees and refreshments
- emergency evacuation insurance
- complimentary Swarovski binoculars for the time of your stay
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge on the map
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is located on the rim of Ngorongoro Conservation area. Ngorongoro crater has one of the largest concentrations of wild animals per square kilometre in Africa, and the list of species inhabiting this area is endless. Everywhere on the territory of the hotel you’ll be able to enjoy unmatched panoramic views. It’s easy to get here by car from Arusha (the starting point of all safaris). Alternatively, you can take a flight to Lake Manyara airport from where you’ll be picked up by a driver. The drive will take only 1,5 hours.
