Tanzania Hotels

 

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 05*****

 

LOCATION: The Lodge is within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, high on the south-western rim of Ngorongoro Crater, commanding views of this natural wonder that often moves onlookers to reverential awe. To get to the lodge either,

a)      Fly from Arusha to the Ngorongoro airstrip, just 5 km away (depending on the clouds) or 

b)      Fly to Manyara airstrip and transfer by road – two hours to Ngorongoro Crate Lodge or

c)       Drive north westwards along the Arusha-Musoma road on a journey of 190 kms (2 ½ hours).

The nearest town is Karatu, which is about 30 km away and is agricultural rich hinterland where intensive subsistence agriculture and large-scale wheat farming is practiced.

 

DESCRIPTION: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is the oldest Lodge in the Ngorongoro Crater, established in 1934 as a British Governor’s hunting lodge. Crater lodge consists of three adjacent, glamorous camps; The North Camp, South Camp and Tree Camp. The camp Maasai-inspired suites perched on stilts on the rim of the Ngorogoro 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.

NUMBER OR ROOMS: 30 suites in total with 12 on the North Camp, 12 on the South Camp while the intimate Tree Camp has six suites. Each of the exclusive camps operates independently.

Room Décor: The sumptuous 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 gold leaf. 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. They each have a central living area and viewing decks overlooking the awesome crater. Ancient African nights are evoked by the large fire bowls that flank the entrance to each of the living and dining areas.

 

 

Room amenities: Luxurious large bedrooms with view of Ngorongoro Crater with Maasai inspired stilted suites with twin or king size beds. Silk curtains, velvet bedspreads, Persian rugs, electric blanket and hairdryer. En-suite bathrooms with free standing old fashioned bath, large shower, separate toilet, view from the bathroom and Lounge. Internal room telephones available for room service only or room to room dialling. (No external lines), plug square sockets, adapters (on request), 220 V / AC current (at certain times of the day), A full range of guest supplies like soap, shampoo, hair conditioner, body lotion, bath crystals, bath robes, shower caps, towels, hairdryer, umbrellas, slippers and gum boots, books and magazines, complimentary spring water, courtesy snacks, electric blanket and outlets, fireplace, personal butler, shoe shine service, writing table with paper/pens.

No convertors available

 

Special feature:

Luxury and comfort on the rim of the Crater which is one of the wonders of the modern world.

No children under 12 permitted at the Tree Camp.

 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES:

Each Camp has a central domed dining room/Lounge with welcoming fireplace, crystal, silver and massive wooden platters, treat ever meal as a special occasion - evening log fires flicker between silver screens. An outdoor dining area overlooking the floor of the Crater  in each of the suites.

 

GENERAL FACILITIES:

Central dining area/Lounge,

Library, Craft and Curio Shop

Kart for ferrying luggage/guests to the camps

 

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:

Game viewing drives into the crater and Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Bush walks around the lodge

Excursions to Olduvai Gorge.

Use of the Library and indoor board games

 

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Not available. However, small meetings can be arranged on conditions of room occupancy - a minimum size group in 10 rooms and a maximum size of group in 30 rooms. Flip charts, paper and pens can be arranged prior to arrival

 

CLIMATE: At an altitude of 2,375 metres (7,800 feet) thus cool. Cold weather especially during the winter months of June and July with temperatures  as low as 10' C or 50'F. Rest of the time is sunny. Rains between November and May