Crater Forest Tented Camp
Crater Forest Tented Camp is a charming eco-friendly camp, set on a hill overlooking forest and coffee plantations between the town of Karatu and next to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.Set on raised timber platforms, the 15 stylish and spacious tents-under-thatch all have a small lounge area with African-style firepot and magnificent views over the forest. In the evening, the camp is lit by trad...
Gibbs Farm
Gibbs Farm is a lovely old coffee plantation in the farming district between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater and provides an excellent contrast to the wilderness part of a safari.For those who wish to get away from the big lodges and camps on the crater rim, this location is ideal.The farm is surrounded by lush gardens and forest with beautiful views over the surrounding area. Built in 1929, th...
The Manor
A luxury lodge spread across six km2 of the Ngorongoro Highlands, The Manor is in the ideal location to travel from for your daily activities amongst the incredible wildlife and landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater.However the stunning surroundings and beautiful building makes The Manor so much more then just a gateway hotel. Nestled within a 15,000 acre coffee estate on the rolling hills, the unbe...
&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
The three camps of Ngorongoro Crater Lodge are perched on the south-western crater rim. Thirty lavishly equipped suites have log fires, Persian artefacts, four-poster beds, and a personal butler. Large windows in the bathroom, lounge and bedroom provide spectacular views of the crater. With impeccable service, innovative architecture, a wealth of optional adventures, &Beyond’s world-cla...
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Set in thick vegetation, Ngorongoro Serena Lodge is perched on one of the best positions of the western crater rim, just 8km from the descent road.Built from dark river boulders, the creeper-clad, clustered buildings are linked by rope-lashed timber walkways.In the cavernous, split-level main lodge, you will find flaming wall lanterns, intricately carved artefacts and a mesmerising central log fir...
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge is westward-facing, on the opposite side of the crater.The lodge enjoys fantastic sunsets and uninterrupted views of the crater’s splendour. Another advantage lies in its position near the quieter eastern access road: you reach the crater floor and begin your game viewing before the bulk of vehicles arrives from the west. The glass-domed lobby leads down to the circu...
Plantation Lodge
Plantation Lodge is a short drive from the bustling market town of Karatu, owner-run and is a calm and elegant sanctuary from the dusty business of a safari.Just an hour and a half from the crater rim and only 45 minutes to Lake Manyara makes this the perfect base for your Tanzania holiday.Rolling lawns, the scent and colours of the flower gardens, discreet service, a lovely pool and a massage con...
Tloma Lodge
Tloma Lodge is situated on the eastern outer wall of the Ngorongoro Crater, set in manicured lush gardens with views over the nearby coffee plantation and Ngorongoro Highlands.The main area is in a colonial farm house style with indoor and outdoor dinning, lounge area and lovely pool with views down the valley. There is the option of private dining or lunch around the pool on request. The thir...
Kitela Lodge
The views from Kitela Lodge are spectacular, as you walk to the entrance you will be enchanted by the spectactular panorama.The lodge has 20 rooms all with a balcony and a bath and shower in the room. For the winter months each room has a fire place. All of the fruits and vegetables come from their farm, so you are guaranteed fresh vibrant food.The lodge is only one and a half hours from the Crate...
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