Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge has one of the best positions - it is situated right on the rim of the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, with breathtaking views acfoss the plains and down into the volcanic crater itself. With ever-changing views as mists swirl and clouds scurry over the huge wildlife cauldron below, the location is truly breathtaking.

Due to the time that it takes to descent to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, only one daily game drive is conducted. Guests leave in the early morning in closed safari vehicles with pop-up roofs, accompanied by an expert ranger.

A scenic drive to the crater floor allows plenty of time to admire the spectacular views. The road descends through the lush forests that blanket the rim and upper slopes of the Crater, where buffalo and elephant may be spotted.

Once inside the crater, game drives explore the grassy crater floor, the haunting fever tree forest, the banks of Lake Magadi, as well as the marshes that surround it.

Thanks to the incredible density of wildlife in the crater, this is one of the few game drives where guests can reasonably expect to see all the members of the Big 5 in a single drive.

Divided into 3 camps, 30 stilted suites with banana leaf ceilings and grass roofs provide an intimate and exclusive Ngorongoro Crater experience. Everything is chosen to delight the imagination and enhance the spectacular views of the magnificent surroundings.

An eclectic blend of elegant teak panelling, Victorian furnishings and whimsical African touches creates a sumptuous atmosphere that is as elegant and unique as the crater itself. Leather chairs recline in front of a lit fireplace and raw silk curtains screen a private veranda. Even the gigantic bathtub set under its hand-beaded chandelier and the massive round shower offer tantalising glimpses of the world’s most famous caldera.

Tall Maasai warriors in traditional dress escort guests to their rooms at the end of the evening, contributing to an atmosphere of African mystique and romance.