Accommodation

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Tanzania

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Highlights

What We Love

An extravagant, eclectic interior brimming with antiques and dramatic décor
In-room massages and Swarovski Optik binoculars to borrow on safari
A private butler who discreetly takes care of every need, down to stoking the fire

When To Visit

Peak Season: June to October
The crater’s weather is near-perfect and travellers from around the world converge to visit this Big 5 paradise
Green Season: November to December – annual short rains March to May – annual long rains
Both visitor numbers and fees are lower, making for fewer vehicles at sightings

Overview

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge bills itself as ‘Maasai meets Versailles’… This is a place of crystal chandeliers, silver service, teak panelling and Persian carpets. Perched on the unbroken rim of the caldera, it provides a complete contrast to the untamed nature outside. Here there are plenty of little extras for those who enjoy pampering such as a thoughtfully stocked wine cellar, in-room massages next to roaring fires, high-end binoculars to borrow for game drives or gym equipment for private workouts in your suite.

Activities are as varied as the décor. Meet the villagers at Olduvai Gorge, hike up Empakai Crater or – the undisputed main attraction – spend your days exploring Ngorongoro Crater, looking for a rare black rhino or an elusive leopard.