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Best Lodges in the Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Lodges

Lodges, Camps And Boutique Hotels In The Ngorongoro Crater, Perfect For Any Budget!

If you're looking for an unforgettable Tanzania safari experience, look no further than the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in East Africa's Great Rift Valley! A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to the world's largest unbroken caldera that offers visitors magnificent vistas from the Ngorongoro Crater rim, exceptional wildlife and birdlife safaris, cultural and coffee plantations excursions. The Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area as a safari destination are perfectly paired with safari lodges and tented camps in the Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks. The combination of all these National Parks is known as Tanzania's "Northern safari route" due to the short driving and flying distance involved between destinations.

The floor of the Ngorongoro crater is where all the game drives and nature walks take place, with wildlife sightings that include; lion, leopard, gnu, zebra, buffalo, eland and kongoni, warthogs, black rhinos and those giant-tusked elephants. For birders, birdlife is up there with the best in Africa. Should one have some free time on hand or an extra day to spare, we would highly recommend touring the surrounding coffee plantations. Should one feel energetic, forest walks in the Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area are extremely rewarding. Ngorongoro Crater Lodges are the perfect destination for an unforgettable safari experience, perfectly paired with Tanzania lodge options in the Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park. We have hand-picked a range of accommodation options that will wow you, perfect for any budget!

From premium lodges on the crater rim to boutique hotels in Oldeani and Karatu, we've hand-picked a range of safari lodges that will wow you. All of the properties below offer easy access to the crater floor for game drives as well as short travel distances to all of Tanzania's coffee farms. A variety of lodges, camps and hotels are perfect for any budget when looking for safari itineraries near Tanzania's Ngorongoro crater! With so much to see and do in the area, we highly recommend staying at least two full days for wildlife activities and walks in and around the Ngorongoro crater region if you have the time, and an extra day for excursions to coffee plantations and small-scale farming projects.

Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area is a destination that should not be missed on any safari to Tanzania! Enquire and book now for a safari of a lifetime. Click here for a full and comprehensive listing of Tanzania lodges that would complement the options available on this page.

Best Lodges And Camps Around the Ngorongoro Crater

andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

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Inspired in design by the Maasai mud-and-stick homestead, the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is, without doubt, one of the most architecturally spectacular lodges in Africa perched on the eastern edge of the Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge offers incredible views as it is perched high on the rim of this extinct volcano.

Gibb's Farm

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Gibb's Farm, with its 19 exceptionally charming en-suite cottages, offers an absolutely wonderful stay during any safari. It serves as the perfect base from which to explore the wealth of activities in the foothills of the Ngorongoro Forest, the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, and the stunning Manyara National Park. It is, without a doubt, one of the best locations to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the region.

Karatu Simba Lodge

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Nestled in the heart of the Tanzanian countryside, bordering the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Karatu Simba Lodge is an oasis of unparalleled tranquility. For those captivated by the allure of rural farming, rich culture, vibrant community life, and spectacular wildlife and birding, this lodge is without a doubt the ultimate destination. Prepare to be immersed in an experience that offers a true sense of peace and quiet, far from the bustle of modern life.

Kitela Lodge

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Nestled on a picturesque coffee plantation and encircled by the highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Kitela Lodge is a haven of peace and comfort. The lodge's 20 beautifully designed cottages offer an intimate and exclusive experience. From this vantage point, guests can enjoy spectacular views of local wildlife and vibrant birdlife. It's one of the best places to immerse yourself in the area's rich culture while enjoying unparalleled comfort.

Ngorongoro Farm House

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Ngorongoro Farm House with 52 cottages is a fantastic base from which to explore all the surrounding attractions of Tanzania's "Northern Circuit" whilst offering good value for money to-boot. The lodge is situated halfway between Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara whilst offering activities locally that include mountain biking, hiking and cultural visits.

Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge

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Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge is centrally located to the Ngorongoro Crater, Oldeani, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Highlands, all of which are just a short drive away. The lodge offers guests luxury and amazing 360-degree panoramic views out over the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

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Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is a unique blend of world-class luxury, timeless volcanic splendour and ethnic style, as for the views, from lilac-streaked sunrise to indigo star-studded night, the immeasurably ancient Ngorongoro Crater delivers a theatre of vistas. Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is perfectly positioned on the rim overlooking those famed Ngorongoro crater views.

Plantation Lodge

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Without a doubt, Plantation Lodge boasts one of the most ideal locations for maximising your safari enjoyment. It is exceptionally situated, being a mere stone's throw from the entrance to the magnificent Ngorongoro crater, a very short hop from the wildlife-rich Tarangire and Lake Manyara national parks, and just a perfect journey away from the legendary Serengeti.

Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp

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Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp is perfectly situated in the exceptional Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering guests unparalleled access to the world-renowned wildlife on the crater floor. This intimate and romantic tented camp presents ten absolutely stunning tented suites, creating a truly exclusive and unforgettable experience.

The Highlands Ngorongoro

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The Highlands Ngorongoro with 8 domed tented suites redefines that classic Ngorongoro crater experience striking that balance between a wilderness experience and a contemporary luxurious escape. The Highlands offers an exclusive private safari to one of Africa's most wildlife rich destinations, The Ngorongoro Crater.

The Manor at Ngorongoro

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The Manor at Ngorongoro is a 19-room lodge in one of the region's best locations, nestled within a 1500-acre Arabica coffee estate next to the Ngorongoro Crater. As one of the first safari lodges of its kind, it beautifully blends East African hospitality with old-world Afro-European architecture. The result is a spectacular sense of refined, unparalleled luxury.

Map of Lodges in and around Ngorongoro National Park

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