Ngorongoro Lodges ::
The only crater in Africa with animals within its boundary
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World consists of 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, and was described by travel magazine, Discover Africa, as "Versailles meets Maasai in the game lodge at the edge of the world".
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. 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 sumptuous colonial-style interiors combine silver, gold and ruby colors under banana-leaf ceilings and grass roofs. This opulent design blends with African art elements in unexpected harmony.
Located in the Ngorongoro Highlands overlooking Lake Eyasi and Oldeani Volcano, Ngorongoro Farm House is only minutes (2.5 miles or about 10 minutes ) from the Ngorongoro Crater entrance gate. The spacious luxury bungalows used to be a running German farm. Each of the large rooms are decorated using local products complete with private open bathrooms (you have to be comfortable with your travel partner).
Ngorongoro Farm House has a swimming pool for relaxation after your Safari. The dining areas has a large fireplace for the cool evenings and mornings. The 500 acre working farm on the slopes of the crater features a 6 acre organic vegetable garden.. The farm also has livestock like chickens and milk cows. All your meals will use the products from the farm besides supplies that come from Lake Eyasi and other areas. Ngorongoro Farm House offers fresh coffee grown in its 15 acre coffee plantation.
Built on the famous Ngorongoro Crater rim, Ngorongoro Serena exists in perfect harmony with the natural environment. Awarded the green globe, the plant and ivy-covered stone camouflaged lodge has elegant rooms ornately decorated with local materials. Most of the rooms have a private terrace offering incredible views of the vast conservation area inhabited by the Maasai tribe as well as an variety of wildlife and birdlife.
From Ngorongoro Serena, Serena Active has many little adventures like the 3 hour Malanja Depression Walk where you walk past Maasai tending livestock while close by you will see a herd of zebras. Another activity is the 1-2 hour morning walk with resident naturalist who is usually of Maasai origin who will explain the flora and faura found on the Crater Rim. They will explain how they use the plants to cure many of the ailments.
Set on the Rim of Ngorongoro Crater, each of the suites offer breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater. Each of the rooms have an enclosed solarium with a rocking chair to relax and enjoy the splendid scenery. There is a swimming pool on the end of the rim for those daring enough to brave the cool weather of Ngorongoro Rim.
Plantation Lodge is set on a working coffee farm outside Karatu, less than an hour away from Ngorongoro Crater gate. This small intimate lodge with a great eye for detail has only 16 rooms allowing the owners, Renate and Udo Marahens to keep up with their high service level. The elegant rooms, each with a different decor, have large beds, spacious bathrooms and verandah (patio). Plantation Lodge has a swimming pool from where you can enjoy the lovely surrounding landscape after your game drive.
The food prepared at Plantation Lodge is delicious with most of the produce coming fresh from their own garden or the many farms from the surrounding area. The Marahens were once farmers in the Karatu region. You will enjoy exotic dishes complemented with South African wines with a romantic candlelight ambiance. Sit back and enjoy Plantation Lodge.
