NGORONGORO CRATER LODGE
(Luxury Game Lodge)

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge consists of three adjacent, glamorous camps with 30 Maasai-inspired suites perched on stilts on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. From the outside, this unobtrusive lodge resembles a magical Maasai village 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.

North and South Camp have 12 suites each, while intimate Tree Camp has six suites. All have an en suite bathroom and chandelier-lit bath-tub 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. The 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.

NGORONGORO WILDERNESS CAMP

This comfortable and intimate tented camp lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and in line with NCCA policy, may be moved periodically. Situated on the crater rim, peering down into the caldera below, it offers guests an amazing view to wake up to in the morning!

The camp comprises of ten tents, with en suite facilities, solar lighting and eco-friendly toilets. The chilly nights are taken care of with warm duvets, hot water bottles and charcoal fires in the communal areas. The professional staff will be on hand to look after your every need, and our safari chef will prepare wholesome and varied meals during your stay at the camp. Meals are served in a large mess tent and the communal lounge and bar area is a great place to relax in the cool evenings. Maasai warriors provide security for the camp and this in turn provides them with much needed employment. Ngorongoro Wilderness Camp is an exclusive, but simple tented camp for those not keen on large lodges and hotels.

INTIMATE PLACES NGORONGORO CAMP

Intimate Places Ngorongoro Camp is a truly tailor made experience, they can set up private and exclusive camps.

Each tent consists of a bedroom, a dressing area, a separate shower and toilet each. The dressing area, shower and toilet are all “open air” so as to heighten the experience of living as one with your surroundings. Despite being able to enjoy some breathtaking views as you prepare yourself for the day ahead, privacy is still assured due to the clever design of the tents. And a cover made from ‘insect proof’ netting ensures that the bathroom and dressing room areas are a sealed unit with your sleeping area so as to keep out unwelcome visitors.

NDUTU SAFARI LODGE

Ndutu Safari Lodge is situated in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the southern Serengeti eco-system. The Lodge nestles unobtrusively under a canopy of giant acacias overlooking a soda lake, Lake Ndutu. The lodge offers a superb base in which to explore the range of habitats that lie within easy reach, this include swamps, woodlands, soda lakes and the world famous Serengeti short grass plains. Ndutu Safari Lodge has been a favourite with professional wildlife photographers and film-makers for the past four decades, because it’s simply one of the best places to watch wildlife.

Ndutu Safari Lodge consists of 34 stone cottages that extend from the central, open-sided bar, lounge and dining room. Each room has it’s own verandah that overlooks Lake Ndutu. All rooms have en-suite facilities. The cottages are made from local materials and offer comfortable, tasteful accommodation. Ten rooms have a double bed, and there are five triple rooms. We also have one family room, which can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children. All other rooms have 2 single beds. All the rooms are single storey and are accessible with a wheel chair.

LEMALA CAMP NGORONGORO

Lemala Camp (Ngorongoro) offers between 7 and 9 luxury tents each for a more exclusive experience in some of the finest locations. They have an ambience of traditional luxury bush camps yet offer allthe modern comforts, excellent cuisine and hosting.

KIRURUMU NGORONGORO CAMP

Kirurumu Ngorongoro Camp is a luxury mobile camp erected seasonally to take the best advantage of the Ngorongoro Highlands and crater. This camp also offers the added benefits of walking from the camp with Maasai guides and rangers for those that want to combine both game viewing and walking in their itinerary. As a small and intimate camp the staff are on hand just to look after a very limited number of guests and so the level of attention and service is always excellent. The Ngorongoro highlands are dotted with traditional Maasai bomas and the walking here can be superb.

KUDU LODGE & CAMPSITE - KARATU

Kudu Lodge & Campsite is set on 11 acres of farmland approximately 2Kms from the main road through Karatu. Elevation of the Lodge & Campsite is approximately 1400m above sea level, making temperatures during the day not too high, and around 12 degrees in the evening. Temperatures gradually warm up though the months of May June and July, from the coolest month which is generally April.

Comfortable, well appointed en-suite bungalows with private veranda, hot water, all free standing and set among verdant tropical gardens with sweeping views of the surrounding hills and farmland. The bungalows are simple but tastefully furnished and each one has a private verandah. They can cater for the maximum of 40 clients at a time; all are priced competitively to suit different client needs.

The Campsite is very large, well shaded / fenced. The camping ground can accommodate 60 tents at a time. The camp has the following facilities, Showers & toilets, Cooking Bandas. Some tents and sleeping bags are available for rent at the camp, but you may bring your own.

NGORONGORO FOREST TENTED LODGE

Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge, borders the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area and forest near the world famous Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, home of the biggest and wildlife-rich national parks in the world.

The lodge is located in Ayalabe village near Karatu town, on 10 acres of private fenced land at the top of a hill with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The lodge is composed of luxury tent-rooms built on wooden platforms. Each room is fully equipped and protected by a thatched roof.

BOUGAINVILLEA SAFARI LODGE

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge is located on the outskirts of Karatu town about midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater. There is a large common area building housing reception, lounge, bar, gift shop and dining rooms. The swimming pool sits in the centre of the property surrounded by the cottages and gardens.

Currently there are twenty-four cottages and they are in the process of adding a few more. Each cosy room has mosquito-netted king or twin beds, a fireplace, large bathroom with shower and a veranda from which to enjoy the views of the lush tropical gardens. Triples are possible with prior notice and two of the cottages can be used as family suites, with connecting rooms.

PLANTATION LODGE

Plantation Lodge rests on the soft, red-brown hills amidst the vastness and silence of East Africa. The lodge’s location promises maximum safari enjoyment: a stone’s throw from the entrance to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The individually furnished rooms and suites melting harmoniously into the flowering garden offer comfort and relaxation. Everywhere you look, you can see and even feel the personal atmosphere of this owner-run lodge with furnishings that were selected with great attention to detail. Plantation Lodge’s cordial service leaves no wish unfulfilled.

There are several types of rooms namely, standard rooms, coffee house suites, Zanzibar suite, Jacaranda suite (Honeymoon Suite), and the Garden House.

The lodge’s 16 rooms lie generously distributed throughout the flowering garden, some with verandas and direct access to the garden. Individuality is a major feature of Plantation Lodge, where each room has its own style, choice accessories and bouquets of fresh flowers from the garden. Some of suites have fireplaces, verandas, and sun-beds. Garden House offers plenty of room: in four double bedrooms and in the rest of the house. Families and groups of friends can enjoy loads of room in this two-story house. From the upper fireplace room with its lounge seating the stairs lead down into the heart of the house – the spacious dining room with its impressive table. Not only are the house’s interiors highly pleasing, the wooden veranda also offers spectacular views of the picturesque hills.

GIBBS FARM

Gibb's Farm is a working farm: it's all accessible and seems to example well the Tanzania experience. Gibb’s Farm today consists of 30 acres. The entire operation is a model of ecologically sustainable agriculture. Everything is grown organically using only natural fertilizer from the farm. There is also a tree nursery on the Farm where hundreds of young saplings are grown to encourage the growth of native tree species in the area. Reclaimed water is used whenever possible. All buildings and furniture are built using local materials and local labor, at our on-site workshop. All bottles are broken down and recycled, or used in building foundations. 90% of our hot water is heated using solar power. In short, every possible element of Gibb’s Farm is ecologically friendly and sustainable.

Each of the cottages at Gibb’s Farm has a theme indicated by the name of the cottage. These themes explore different aspects of Gibb’s Farm and the surrounding communities and are supported by the artwork adorning the walls and shelves of each cottage, adding to the story. The artwork is commissioned through the artist-in-residence SANAA program which invites East African artists to spend time at the farm exploring their creativity and helping Gibb’s Farm bridge the traveler and the artist.

TLOMA LODGE

Tloma Lodge is an exclusively quaint lodge, situated within the Ngorongoro Highlands Area. Its brilliant positioning on the raised shoulder of a valley, offers breathtaking views over a coffee-plantation and onto the Eastern wall of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. This lodge has been modeled on its “bigger brother”, the very successful Ngorongoro Farm House.

There are 20 Cottages - 15 Twins and 5 Kings. All Rooms have large beds and en-suite bathrooms with built in showers, a private veranda, Walkways, Telephones in rooms.

NGORONGORO MANOR HOTEL

Nestled adjacent to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area within the 1,500 acre Shangri-La estate, The Manor at Ngorongoro is a one of a kind experience. African hospitality fused with old world Afro European architecture and décor embraces you in grandiose style surrounded by the natural splendor of the Tanzanian highlands.

Surrounded by fragrant flowering gardens and age-old trees, the 20 luxurious cottages all with open fires places incorporate all the flavors and romanticism of Africa commanding breathtaking views of the landscapes. Careful positioning of the guest cottages ensures that every guest experiences the natural beauty of the estate as well as the privacy and intimacy characteristic of an old world manor home.

The Manor at Ngorongoro invites the traveler to experience stately living, featuring fireplace lounges, formal dining room, dining conservatory, bar, private wine cellar, library, home theatre, snooker room, two massage rooms and a horse stable.

NGORONGORO HIGHLAND CAMP

Kirurumu Ngorongoro Camp is a luxury mobile camp erected seasonally to take the best advantage of the Ngorongoro Highlands and crater. This camp also offers the added benefits of walking from the camp with Maasai guides and rangers for those that want to combine both game viewing and walking in their itinerary. As a small and intimate camp the staff are on hand just to look after a very limited number of guests and so the level of attention and service is always excellent. The Ngorongoro highlands are dotted with traditional Maasai bomas and the walking here can be superb.

RHOTIA VALLEY TENTED CAMP & HOME

Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge is located halfway between the Rift Valley escarpment and Ngorongoro Gate. The lodge overlooks local villages, terraced fields of corn and beans, and is alongside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) forest. At night you can look down to the twinkling lights of Karatu town in the distance, whilst sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro is a once in a lifetime memory. Guests are encouraged to experience for themselves the warm welcome of local villagers, and more often than not you will be invited in for tea.

Each of the 15 luxurious tents has its own private hot shower, European toilet, a luxurious bed with hot water bottle and a private veranda overlooking the local farms and the Rift Valley. The furniture and floor is created from indigenous Tanzanian wood which is in complete harmony with the landscape. From sunrise until sunset every chair on the veranda, lounge and dining room offers breathtaking view across northern Tanzania.

CRATER FOREST TENTED CAMP

Crater Forest Tented Camp is a beautiful tented camp at the edge of the Ngorongoro Tropical Forest. The camp is set on a 10 kilometre scenic drive away from the main road leading from the bustling commercial centre of Karatu town to the famous Ngorongoro Crater. Established on a highland coffee plantation called Kirin Coffee Estate, the camp occupies previously cultivated fields directly bordering Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area (NCAA).The land immediately surrounding the lodge is being restored to some of its natural forest habitat. Crater Forest is operated as an eco-friendly small scale camp.

It has 15 luxury tented rooms under thatch stylishly furnished, all on platforms with magnificent views over the Ngorongoro Forest. The rooms are spacious and all have ensuite bathrooms on a private veranda/platform with dramatic views over the expansive Ngorongoro Forest, coffee and tea are served on your veranda in the morning, each tent has its own small lounge area with African-style firepot (fire place), Bathroom: shower, flush toilet, wash hand basin, soap, towels, bottled water.

Other facilities include: Lounge, Restaurant, Bar, and Curio shop.

TINDIGA TENTED CAMP

Tindiga Tented Lodge blends in beautifully with the natural environment and it is run with an eco-friendly approach; protecting and preserving the natural resources.  A beautiful lodge close to Lake Eyasi, the lake of the east African bushman. Overseeing the shrubland of the Eyasi Ecosystem, one can see the distant hills of Ngorongoro, this view gives the ultimate “African experience”.

The lodge is a small scale lodge with 10 rooms. The spacious rooms all have ensuite bathrooms with showers and toilets. Due to the nature of the lodge, personalized service and quality is the aim.

KISIMA NGEDA TENTED CAMP

Kisima Ngeda is a small tented camp on the shore of Lake Eyasi, a large soda lake that lies on the floor of the rift valley under the Ngorongoro Highlands. Across this seasonal soda lake, the Alipi escarpment wall rises 2,000 feet up into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area providing a stunning backdrop. The camp is beautifully set in a Llala palm and acacia forest and is part of 200-acre family-owned farm with a natural spring nearby which feeds into the lake. It is also home to the Hadzabe, an ancient, nomadic tribe of bushmen who are one of the last click-speaking hunter-gatherer tribes.