Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder located in Tanzania, East Africa. It’s actually the world’s largest unbroken caldera, formed by the collapse of a volcano about two to three million years ago. The crater spans roughly 260 square kilometers and is home to a remarkably diverse ecosystem, earning it the nickname “Africa’s Garden of Eden.”
Within the crater, you’ll find grasslands, swamps, forests, and a soda lake, all of which support a wide array of wildlife. The Ngorongoro crater is home to nearly 30,000 animals, including lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and numerous species of antelope. It’s also one of the best places in Africa to spot the endangered black rhinoceros.
Due to its unique ecosystem and abundant wildlife, the Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular destination for tourists and wildlife enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy game drives through the crater floor, witnessing some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities Africa has to offer.
Additionally, the surrounding Ngorongoro Conservation Area offers opportunities for cultural encounters with the Maasai people and scenic landscapes beyond the crater itself.
The Highlands Ngorongoro
The Highlands has redefines the Ngorongoro Crater experience. This warm and stylish high-altitude camp is positioned with ultimate exclusivity in mind, while still offering a rich adventure and array of activities not possible elsewhere in Ngorongoro.
This award-winning camp with its eight domed suites is situated on the edge of a forest that skirts Olmoti volcano.
The camp has a secluded feel but is within easy reach of Ngorongoro, where guests can go on day-long game drives. Each drive is filled with incredible wildlife encounters paired with a midday picnic lunch under a shady tree.
From camp, hike up to the top of Olmoti for breathtaking views, or take a half-day trip to the soda lake in Empakaai Crater, where thousands of pink flamingos congregate.
The Manor at Ngorongoro
The Manor at Ngorongoro, located in the north west Tanzania and with its 9 luxurious cottages (18 Suites), family cottage, and magnificent main Manor House, is one of the first safari lodges of its kind to blend East African hospitality with old-world Afro-European architecture and decor.
Located adjacent to the famous Ngorongoro conservation area and within a 1500-acre Arabica coffee estate, The Manor is reminiscent of an elegant up-country farm home in the Cape Dutch-style of architecture.
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge has been called the game lodge at the top of the world. Between the natural riches of the Crater spread out at its feet and the incredible architecture, it’s easy to believe that you have entered a realm of pure fantasy.
In this place of dramatic contrasts, anything is possible and the natural luxury of the beautiful setting ensures the dramatic interior of your suite blends perfectly with its stilted thatch architecture.
Guests can be forgiven for losing track of which era, or even continent, they are experiencing at this lodge. Everything is chosen to delight the imagination and enhance the spectacular views of the magnificent surroundings.
Ngorongoro Lodge Melia
Melia Lodge Ngorongoro is a new luxury lodge, which started welcoming guests in July 2023.
Strategically positioned in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the creatively designed luxury lodge comprises of 56 rooms, all with great views to the crater below.
The grandeur of the Ngorongoro Crater, its fauna, flora and history, are essential elements looming in the room decor. With Maasai-inspired décor and relaxing crater views, it will turn your stay in Tanzania into an unforgettable experience.
Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge
Set in 50 acres of virgin Tanzanian bush in the Ngorongoro volcanic landscape, this all suites wood log cabin style retreat is located a few steps from the Game Reserve Gate and 20 minutes drive away from the Ngorongoro Crater that is said to have the densest concentration of wildlife in Africa.
This all-inclusive property features 20 spacious private log cabins with a fireplace, a restaurant, a bar, and conference facilities. Indulge in moments of relaxation at the swimming pool or at the Earth & Rain Spa after a full-day game drive. The property has 20 luxury suites.
Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp
Indulge in an extraordinary safari experience at Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, surrounded by the natural splendour of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The camp enjoys a superlative location perched on the rim of the crater, close to the access road that leads to the crater floor. Location is key and this epic position allows our guests to beat the crowds and be among the first to reach the action in a journey that takes less than 15 minutes.
Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp boasts ten delightful canvas safari tents, each featuring an ultra-comfortable bed and its own fabulous en-suite bathroom.
