Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is located in Tanzania. This safari lodge in Ngorongoro is on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater. This is a world famous “World Heritage Site”, one of the 8 wonders of the world.

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is surrounding by the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This spans 8,300 square kilometers stretching from the Rift Valley to the Serengeti. The area is filled with all manner of Savannah wildlife. They range from the big cats to antelopes.

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge has been called the game lodge at the top of the world. Between the natural riches of the Crater spread out at its feet and the incredible architecture, it’s easy to believe that you have entered a realm of pure fantasy.

Nearly three million years old, the ancient caldera shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth. Endangered black rhino are protected within its rim, giant tusked elephant wander the forests, male lion stalk the grasslands and flamingo crowd the soda lakes.

Nowhere else on earth can you wake up among all the trappings of an elegant baroque châteaux that transports you into one of the most famous African landscapes.

An eclectic blend of teak panelling, Victorian furnishings and whimsical African touches creates a sumptuous atmosphere that is as elegant and unique as the Crater itself.

In this place of dramatic contrasts, anything is possible and the natural luxury of the beautiful setting ensures the dramatic interior of your suite blends perfectly with its stilted thatch architecture.

Divided into three camps, 30 suites with banana leaf ceilings and grass roofs provide an intimate and exclusive experience.

Each camp has its own sitting and dining areas, with private butlers who provide warm, personal service. With ever-changing views as mists swirl over the huge wildlife cauldron below, the location is truly breathtaking.

Guests on Tanzania luxury safari here can be forgiven for losing track of which era, or even continent, they are experiencing at this lodge.

Everything is chosen to delight the imagination and enhance the spectacular views of the magnificent surroundings.

Guests on Tanzania safari tour here will find the lions and the leopards roaming the crater floor. They are in search of prey for dinner. On the other hand the Thompson gazelle would be grazing and watching out for danger.

The design of this luxury Tanzania safari lodge in Ngorongoro follows the Maasai manyatta (homestead) style. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is among the most architecturally spectacular safari lodges in Africa.

Where is This Safari Lodge in Ngorongoro

The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is located in Northern Tanzania. This African safari lodge is within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It is perched high on the south-western rim of Ngorongoro Crater.

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge enjoys a commanding view of this natural wonder. From this Tanzania safari lodge the crater views will often moves you to reverential awe.

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge lies at an altitude of 2,375 meters (7,800 feet). This makes the evenings to be quite cool. This is more so during the winter months of June and July. The temperatures in the evening can be as low as 10′ C or 50’F. The rest of the year it is generally sunny.

Accommodation and Rooms at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Accommodation at The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge comes in Maasai manyatta style. The interiors of these rooms are in colonial-style. The interiors combine silver, gold and ruby colors to make a perfect jungle combination.

The ceiling is done using banana-leaf covered by grass roofs. The rooms have antiques, plump cushions with voluptuous raw silk curtains. There are tall, leather-backed chairs complete the picture in the rooms.

The design of the rooms at this safari lodge in Ngorongoro blends with African art elements. This blend creates an unexpected harmony in the rooms at the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.

Each room at this lodge has a central living area and viewing decks. The deck overlooks the awesome Ngorongoro Crater floor. Ancient African nights are evoked by the large fire bowls. This flanks the entrance to each of the living and dining areas.

Suite

Steeped in romance, each stilted, handcrafted mud and thatch suite at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is adorned with graceful antiques, grand chandeliers and elegant African treasures.

The bedroom, sitting room, and ensuite bathroom feature floor-to-ceiling windows, boasting spectacular vistas beyond.

Family Suite

Two suites at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge are conveniently interlinked via a closed walkway, which allows access between the suites, while maintaining complete privacy.

The Family Suite can accommodate two adults and two children (three children can be provided for on special request)

Highlights

• TV

Facilities

• Airport transfer