andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is perched on the edge of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. It lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which covers more than 8 000 square km of pristine African wilderness. The Crater is home to an estimated 25 000 large mammals including wildebeest, rare black rhino, lion and giant tusked elephant.
Offering unbeatable views Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is consistently recognised as one if the world's most luxurious and elegant places to stay.The lodge consists of 3 adjacent camps with 30 Maasai-inspired suites perched on stilts on the rim of the Crater. Each camp has its own guest sitting and dining areas, as well as viewing decks. Each suite is adorned with graceful antiques, grand chandeliers and elegant African treasures. The bedroom, sitting room and ensuite bathroom boast floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the magnificent Crater below. Personal butlers are on hand to cater for each guest's every need.
Special offer: Stay for 6 nights at any andBeyond Tanzanian or Kenyan lodges and your flights are included (internal). Honeymoon offer: Save 50% on one partners accommodation. These offers are valid between 11 January 2025 - 10 January 2026. Terms and conditions apply.
Steeped in romance with Crater sunsets and bathtubs with a view
Big 5 and iconic wildlife encounters
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30 Suites
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
All Inclusive
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INSIDER TIP
"Enjoy a lunch banquet in an ancient volcano. A gourmet feast will be served to you in a private picnic spot on the Ngorongoro Crater floor."
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Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided Walking Safari
Cultural Experience
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wellness/Spa
Family Activities
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Anonymous, 31st December 2024
vacation to Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Loved everything about it. Especially the people!! It fits my personality perfectly. I loved the old-world decorations with wood and leather. We learned that it will be torn down eminently to "modernize" with pools, workout rooms, etc. That is not necessarily why we would go there... but it seems t…
We adored our stay at the crater - the accommodations were enchanting, the views were divine, and the whole experience was completely otherworldly. What a gem!
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30 Suites
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
All Inclusive
Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided Walking Safari
Cultural Experience
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wellness/Spa
Family Activities
