Ngorongoro Crater Lodge: Ngorongoro Conservancy, Tanzania Safari

The lodge’s Quick Facts:

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is perched on the edge of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater at the eastern edge of the Serengeti in northern Tanzania. It lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation area, which covers more than 8 000 square kilometres (3 100 square miles) of pristine African wilderness. Inspired in design by the Maasai mud-and-stick manyatta (homestead), Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is without doubt one of the most architecturally spectacular safari lodges in Africa boasting with magnificent views swirling through mists around the Ngorongoro Crater famed to have been called the game lodge at the end of the world and its somewhat it is easy to believe that you have entered a realm of pure fantasy. Nearly three million years old, the ancient caldera of the once-volcanic Ngorongoro shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth, ringed with towering walls and sheltering forests, grasslands, fresh springs and a large soda lake. Nearby Olduvai Gorge – a famous early archaeological site – is situated to the west of the Crater in the eastern Serengeti Plains. In the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 42 000 Maasai live and herd their livestock in harmony with Africa’s wild animals.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is Brief:

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Not a national park in the strict sense of the word, the NCA was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources, as well as to safeguard the interests of indigenous people and promote tourism. Thus, guests on safari have the unique experience of seeing Maasai herdsmen whose cattle graze side by side with the tremendous variety of wildlife found in the area. Unmatched for its natural variety, there are few places on earth where such a tremendous diversity of landscapes exist inside a region this size. Apart from its wildlife riches, the NCA is also of great archaeological importance, with the remains of some of mankind’s earliest ancestors discovered in the area. The largest intact caldera in the world, the Ngorongoro Crater shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens anywhere.

Camp’s Bedrooms, bathrooms and Surrounding:

Sumptuous safari suites: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge comprises three separate and intimate camps – North Camp (12 suites), South Camp (12 suites) and Tree Camp (6 suites) – each offering breathtaking views of the Crater below. Each suite has a private deck, fireplace, en suite bathroom and exclusive butler service. One-of-a-kind safari lodge: Inspired in design by the Maasai mud-and-stick manyatta (homestead), three intimate camps comprise romantic suites perched on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater – a World Heritage site.

• North and South Camp (12 suites)
• Intimate Tree Camp (six suites)
• Each with spectacular Crater views
• Private viewing decks
• Exclusive butler service
• Spacious en suite bathrooms
• Extraordinary guest areas
• African gift shop and art gallery

Camp’s Quick Safari high-lights:

• A permanent population of more than 30 000 animals inhabit a mere 260 km² (100 square miles) in the 600 m (2 000 ft) deep crater, making this one of the few places in Africa where guests stand a great chance of seeing the entire Big Five in the course of a single game drive.
• CC Africa-trained expert guides will lead you on exciting game-drives into the Crater and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Enjoy visits to local Maasai manyattas, lavish picnics on the Crater floor, excursions to Olduvai Gorge and Shifting Sands, as well as walks on the Crater rim.
• Exciting walking safaris on the rim of the Crater are led by skilled CC Africa guides.
• Morning and evening or (half or full day) interpretive game-drives in closed 4x4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs are conducted into the Crater and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Drive into the Serengeti is an optional extra, and highly recommended during the first four months of the year.
• Explore the roots of mankind on our half or full-day excursions to the famous archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge – a 60-minute game-drive from the Lodge are optional.
• Join a wide range of therapeutic treatments, from head and neck shoulder massages to aromatherapy sessions.
• Private picnic sites on the Crater floor may be reserved – advance notice required.
• Visit a Maasai Boma (traditional village) in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area or browse through the local handicrafts or watch traditional Maasai dancing.

The Lodge Accessibility:

Perched on the edge of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater at the eastern edge of the Serengeti in northern Tanzania, The Lodge is accessed by charter flights from Arusha/Kilimanjaro into Ngorongoro Crater airstrip or by road on customized 4x4 game-viewing vehicle and all guests are restricted to bring with 15kg sided soft duvel-bags of luggage.

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Camp/Lodge Extra Information Below:

• Rates include safari Activities while booked in the Camp/lodge
• Bed and breakfast, Dinner, house wine though lunch is optional or unless stipulated
• Internal transfers/charter flights if stipulated at the time of booking.

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