Ngorongoro Crater
Listening to grunting hippos wallow in the shallows of Lake Magadi, unbothered by surrounding flamingos. You might even catch the lake looking as pink as the birds when its surface is rich with nutritious algae. Come for a stay or stay a while in the area – Ngorongoro Crater is excellent for vehicle safaris, but it’s also possible to hike and explore neighbouring volcanoes.
- Said to be the world’s largest unbroken caldera.
- Phenomenal viewpoints around the rim of the crater.
- Surprising amount of wildlife in a small area.
- Rare animals including leopard and rhino.
- Located between the Serengeti and the Great Rift Valley.
Perched on the rim of the crater with awe-inspiring views and surrounded by this tapestry of spectacular flora and fauna, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge offers you some of the most sumptuous accommodation in Africa. Everything at the lodge has been designed to invoke awe and delight the imagination.
Ngorongoro Manor is reminiscent of an elegant up-country farm home in the Cape Dutch style of architecture. The Manor is one of the finest luxury safari properties in the region to fuse East African safari hospitality with old world Afro-European architecture and décor.
Entamanu Ngorongoro is a gorgeous tented lodge, perched high in the hills of Tanzania’s Crater Highlands. Set just back from the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater on a plateau, surrounded by acacia forest, look forward to the most incredible panoramic views out over the crater.
Cresting the rim of its namesake, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is a favourite of ours for parents and children alike. The vistas of the crater are visible from everywhere in your suite, surrounding you with the sunlit beauty of one of Africa’s most spectacular landscapes. Children of all ages are welcome here and will love picnics on the crater floor as well as the WILDChild programme.
We are a boutique travel specialist. For over 30 years we have been crafting the finest tailor-made holidays to the world’s wild places. Your time is precious and with a world to see, we understand the importance of getting it absolutely right for you every time.We are a boutique travel specialist. For over 30 years we have been crafting the finest tailor-made holidays to the world’s wild places. Your time is precious and with a world to see, we understand the importance of getting it absolutely right for you every time.
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