Luxury Lodges In Ngorongoro

Luxury Lodges In Ngorongoro : The Ngorongoro Crater is extremely well-liked and is one of the highlights on many East African Safari itineraries. It is wise to consider your budget, accessibility to the Ngorongoro Crater, and the availability of accommodations when choosing which Ngorongoro Crater lodging to reserve.

The lodges located on the crater’s rim are opulent and exclusive. They provide world-class service, have some of the most breathtaking views in the entire world, and are ideal for a Ngorongoro honeymoon safari. Additionally, you’ll be the first person in line to enter the crater in the morning for your game drive.

While travelers staying close to the crater in the nearby town of Karatu will have to travel for about an hour before arriving at the caldera, the lodging is less expensive, smaller, and more secluded here. Additionally, many of the lodges and guest houses provide extra activities like horseback riding and local walking tours. Read on for a complete list of Ngorongoro lodging options. You can also get advice on the best place to stay from one of our Tanzania Safari Experts by contacting us directly.

THE ULTIMATE SAFARI EXPERIENCE: NGORONGORO’S TOP 10 LODGES

These top ten lodges provide the best Ngorongoro safari experiences, regardless of whether you are a frequent safari traveler or a first-time visitor to the Ngorongoro Crater. Contact our team of experts for advice on the best kind of lodge for your vacation if you need help making a decision.

1. NGORONGORO CRATER LODGE

The award-winning Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is a luxurious lodge situated right on the crater’s rim, providing breathtaking panoramic views. The hotel’s thirty suites, which are divided into the North, South, and Tree camps and are inspired by Maasai homesteads, are available. The rooms feature king-sized beds for a comfortable night’s sleep after a long Ngorongoro crater game drive, fireplaces for chilly nights, and stunning views from each of their private decks!

With a domed dining room and an outdoor deck for warmer nights, the lodge’s mix of European and African décor is perfect for dining. Additionally, you can sample the best African cuisine because all of the food is locally sourced.

The lodge has a wide range of activities available, including game drives, narrated nature walks in the area, and cultural excursions to the Maasai villages close by. You can also schedule mountain biking or hiking through Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, depending on the time of year.

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Highlights

• Stunning views from the crater rim are available in all rooms.
• Luxury rooms with private butlers, fireplaces, and king-size beds
• Cultural activities and guided nature walks

2. NGORONGORO SERENA SAFARI LODGE

The Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is built to blend in with the surrounding environment naturally while minimizing disturbance to wildlife. There are 75 large, opulent rooms available, each with contemporary African decor, en-suite bathrooms for comfort, and private balconies to enjoy the view of the crater rim after a tiresome game drive.

 The lodge features two dining establishments serving both international and regional cuisine, as well as guided nature walks around the breathtaking crater rim. This lodge doesn’t have a pool and provides more of a hotel experience than safari-style lodging, making it ideal for families or couples who have just returned from an opulent honeymoon in Tanzania.

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge Highlights

• Nature walks.
• Private balconies.
• Spectacular views of the crater.
• Spa and wellness treatments

3. THE HIGHLANDS

The Highlands at Ngorongoro Crater are a great option for a distinctive experience. The lodge, which is located on the Olmoti volcano’s flanks, has 20 dome-shaped suites with king-sized beds, fireplaces, en-suite bathrooms, and private decks. Our favorite feature of their honeymoon suite is the hot tub and special treats like champagne, which are ideal for couples.

The main dining area, outdoor firepit, and bar are located in the camp’s center, which also has an indoor fireplace and library for unwinding after a strenuous day of game drives. Even though this lodge is a little further from the Ngorongoro Crater rim, you can go on nature hikes up the volcano, explore the Empakai Crater, or go to the nearby villages to learn about the local culture.

The highland lodge Highlights

• Domed suites are perfect for stargazing.
• Great location for hiking and unique activities around the crater.
• Exceptional service.
• Lots of local flora and fauna await nature enthusiasts.

4. GIBBS FARM

In the vicinity of Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park is the quaint old farmhouse known as Gibbs Farm. Around the lush gardens of this coffee farm are 17 exquisite cottages, each with fireplaces, indoor and outdoor showers, and hand-crafted furniture.

The farm-to-table dining experience has to be one of Gibbs Farm’s top attractions. The majority of the food’s ingredients are grown on the property, which also houses a cozy lounge and bar. Even though Gibbs is a little away from the crater, its activities are another major benefit. Here, you can go on cultural tours, explore the elephant caves on foot (and perhaps even see some elephants), and learn about the coffee plantations.

Gibbs Farm Lodge Highlights

• Coffee farms and homegrown produce.
• A chance to trek and see elephants only a few feet away.
• Beautiful private cottages.

5. PLANTATION LODGE

The Plantation Lodge, situated on a coffee farm with lush gardens, is only a short drive from Manyara and Ngorongoro. There are 23 rooms in this lodge, each with a private veranda and an African theme.

Because the food is fresh and locally sourced, dining here is excellent. After a long game drive, you can unwind in the outdoor pool and spa or go on guided tours of the coffee plantations and gardens. Coffee tastings and cooking classes are two additional things to try.

Plantation lodge Highlights

• Range of activities like coffee tasting and nature walks.
• Situated on a coffee farm with lush gardens.
• Fresh and locally sourced food

6. THE MANOR AT NGORONGORO

The Manor at Ngorongoro is a coffee estate that is close to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The old cottage is the ideal place for a family trip to Tanzania because it has 18 suites and a family cottage scattered around the gardens with open fireplaces and en-suite bathrooms.

 Either their indoor dining room or, on warm nights, their outdoor terrace are available for dining. The estate offers a variety of activities that are great for keeping kids occupied, including mountain biking and trips to Olduvai Gorge and Lake Manyara.

The Manor at Ngorongoro lodge Highlights

• Situated on a coffee farm estate.
• Range of activities, like mountain biking.
• Close to both Manyara and Ngorongoro parks.

7. NGORONGORO SOPA LODGE

The most well-known chain of lodges in all of Tanzania’s national parks includes the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. With 97 roomy, spacious rooms, each with a balcony to take in the breathtaking views and an en suite bathroom, this Sopa lodge is one of the biggest in the neighborhood. They are built with stone walls and cone roofs in the style of traditional African mudhouses.

 This lodge offers both half-board and full-board lodging options, along with a buffet and other dining options at its Lemala Hill restaurant. After a day of game viewing, you can unwind on the dining room’s glass walls and take in the scenery while you eat. We particularly like this lodge because of its rim location, which lets you leave early for your game drive and return early to unwind by the pool.

Ngorongoro Sopa lodge Highlights

• Located right on the Eastern rim of the crater.
• Stunning decor and design to take in all the surrounding views.
• Half-board and full-board options are available.

8. ENTAMANU NGORONGORO CAMP

Entamanu Ngorongoro Camp is the ideal option for a fully immersive Tanzania safari experience. We appreciate that this lodge is more remote and conveniently situated for game drives.

 Six cozy tents—two of which are family tents—are available at the camp. Each tent has an elegant interior with private bathrooms and cozy beds. Additionally, there is a common room with a fireplace. On game drives or on a bush walk through the highlands, you can easily see the big five from this camp.

Entamanu Ngorongoro Camp Highlights

• Tents provide an immersive safari experience.
• Perfect location for game drives.
• Heaters and hot water bottles for chilly nights

9. LEMALA NGORONGORO CAMP

The Lemala Ngorongoro camp is the next property on the list. We adore this tent camp for its setting on the edge of an acacia forest. You can quickly descend to the crater floor thanks to its clever positioning, giving you more time before the crowds!

 In order to ensure that you have a comfortable night’s sleep on chilly nights, this camp has nine cozy tents outfitted with little comforts like winter duvets and gas heaters. After a long game drive, gather around the camp’s fireplace in the evening to tell stories. All of the rooms have en-suite bathrooms.

We also believe that the Lemala Ngorongoro Camp is ideal for photographers because it allows you to quickly reach the crater floor, making it perfect for morning game drives during the golden hour and evening game drives before dinner.

The Lemala Ngorongoro camp Highlights

• Situated close to the crater floor.
• Little luxuries like winter duvets and heaters.
• Perfect for an authentic bush safari experience.

10. SANCTUARY CRATER CAMP

One of the best places to stay in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is Sanctuary Crater Camp, if you want unmatched access to the crater floor for early-morning game drives without being distracted by crowds.

 The camp has ten traditional safari tents, each with a private deck for an early morning cup of coffee before a long day of game drives, as well as its own toilet and indoor hot water bucket showers. A lounge bar in a cozy dining tent offers stunning views of the surroundings. Additionally, you can take part in activities like cultural excursions to nearby villages and escorted bushwalks.

Sanctuary Crater Camp Highlights

• Very near the crater floor for easy game drive access.
• Classic safari camping
• Spectacular bush views

 CONCLUSION

To assist you in choosing the ideal safari experience for your needs, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten lodges in Ngorongoro. It would be best if you took into account some factors before choosing which lodge is best for you, such as the season and your budget. Contact one of our experts for more details so we can help you tailor your Tanzania-Ngorongoro safari.