Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

The Ngorongoro Highlands, Tanzania

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

Escape reality and be transported into a true fantasy. Stilted on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater are the handcrafted banana thatch suites of the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. There is no mystery why this lodge was named “The game lodge on top of the world”, and it dos have the prized location amongst all of its peers on the crater rim. The combination of amazing architecture and breathtaking views make this lodge pure luxury.

Awaken in your elegant baroque chateau, and prepare to embark on an African safari: the morning game drives take you through the forest on the edge of the crater, often leading to exceptional sightings on the crater floor. We have said before that the area can be busy during the peak season, but Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is one of two lodges that have very close access to the crater access road so you will get into the crater earlier than most, alleviating most if not all of this issue. As lunch-time approaches, you will have the opportunity of experiencing a picnic on the crater floor, surrounded by wildlife, and breathtaking scenery.

The lodge is on the larger side for a private lodge, made up of 3 camps, housing 30 stilted suites. Each camp has its own sitting and dinning area and the camps are an eclectic blend of elegant leak paneling, Victorian furnishings and whimsical African touches.

With the opulence and styling of the interior and the breathtaking views of the surroundings, this is the flagship choice for a private, luxurious, slightly elaborate crater experience. That being said, if you are looking for something very down-to-earth in the bush then it may not be for you.