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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Location

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is built on the south-western rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. The Crater lies in northern Tanzania, at the western edge of the Great Rift Valley. It is surrounded to the west by the Serengeti National Park and Lake Eyasi, and to the north by Lake Natron. The nearest village is Karatu, 30km away.

Wildlife Safari Walking Culture Honeymoon Photography Birding Cuisine Day Tour Child Friendly Price Range - East Africa: $250 plus

Guests are invited to visit a Maasai cultural village, situated in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In the village, guests are free to walk around, browse through the local handicrafts or watch Maasai dancing. You can visit beautiful lakes Ndutu and Eyasi, and the impressive Empakaai Crater. You can also enjoy deliciously cool sundowners with exceptional views, as well as private bush breakfasts and lunches. All of these activities are optional extras. Excursions to the volcanic ash dune of "Shifting Sands" near Olduvai are a highlight. It is also possible to explore the roots of mankind on our half- or full-day excursions to the famous archeological site of Olduvai Gorge. Nearby Laetoli has revealed fossil footprints of animals and ancestral humans who walked the earth 3.6 million years ago. Olduvai Gorge, a 45-minute game drive away, has produced the finest quality and greatest abundance of paleo-anthropological information concerning the behaviour and physical structure of our earliest ancestors.

Tree Camp Set in classic crescents, each stone and thatch suite has spectacular views of the crater from large glass windows in the bathroom, lounge and bedroom, yet is almost invisible from the crater floor. Due to the rainy season, this camp is CLOSED FROM 1 April to 25 May. North and South Camp have 12 suites each, while intimate Tree Camp has six suites. All have an en suite bathroom and chandelier-lit bathtub and shower. Inspired decor and eclectic design make these romantic camps ideal for celebrating a special occasion. Each sumptuous suite is discreetly tended by a personal butler, who will bring you tea in bed, stoke your fireplace and draw your bath, scattering the water with rose petals, ready for your enjoyment. Askaris (Maasai warrior security guards) accompany you to and from your room at night. The sumptuous colonial-style interiors combine silver, gold and ruby colours under banana-leaf ceilings and grass roofs. Crystal chandeliers hang above large gilt mirrors reflecting carved Zanzibar wall panelling decorated with goldleaf. Huge bowls filled with long-stemmed red roses complement the Persian carpets and velvet bedspreads. Antiques, plump cushions, voluptuous raw silk curtains and tall, leather-backed chairs complete the picture. This opulent design blends with African art elements in unexpected harmony. Each of the exclusive camps operates independently. They each have a central living area and viewing decks overlooking the awesome crater. Ancient African nights are evoked by the large fire bowls that flank the entrance to each of the living and dining areas. There is a communal curio shop and gallery. African artefacts and clothing are on sale at the gallery/Maasai Market. When larger groups require joint activities/meals, this can be handled with ease in North and South Camps. When larger groups require joint activities/meals, this can be handled with ease in North and South Camp. Pan-African cuisine is served in our outdoor dining area or dining room, where evening log fires flicker between silver screens. The domed dining room, with its welcoming fireplace, crystal, silver and massive wooden platters, treat ever meal as a special occasion. Truly food for the soul, this mélange of traditional African recipes is enhanced by Africa's famous spices - saffron, vanilla, cumin and nutmeg.

Experience thrilling daily game drives in closed Land Rovers with pop up roofs into the crater (half day and full day). Driving within the Serengeti is an optional extra, but a photographer's dream. Game and bird viewing opportunities in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area are exceptional. You may request the sole use of a Land Rover for game viewing, but this is at your own expense. Guided walking safaris follow a dramatic route, skirting the rim of the crater and are an optional extra. Other activities at the lodge include croquet and boulle (French game similar to bowls), board games and a stunning collection of wildlife books, magazines and videos.

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Children Policy
Children welcome, although travel to Tanzania is not recommended for children under 8 years old. Children (sharing with adults):- 0 - 5 years = free of charge 6 - 11 years = charged half rate

Nearest City: Karatu

Check In Time: 02:00:00 PM

Check Out Time: 11:00:00 AM