Ngorongoro Crater NGORONGORO CRATER LODGE Perched on the edge of the crater rim, commanding dazzling views of the crater floor some 600 metres below, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is made up of three villages, the North and South Camps with 12 suites each, and the Tree Camp which has 6 suites, all with en suite bathrooms, private deck and lounge with fireplace. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, inspired in design by African architecture, the Maasai Manyatta, is a magnificent return to the elegance of the travelling colonial nobility, a bygone era when characters such as Lord Delamere adorned the stilted, handcrafted structures with graceful antiques and grand chandeliers. Each suite is discreetly tended by a personal butler who will bring you tea in bed and stoke your fireplace. NGORONGORO WILDLIFE LODGE Perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater at 2,286 meters above sea level (with a 600 m sheer drop down to the crater floor), the Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge affords one of the greatest views of the crater. Its 75 rooms have bathrooms en suite, and the lounge features a fireplace and panoramic windows which open on to a terrace serving as an observation deck for the crater below. The lodge is a 3-hour drive from Arusha and 90 minutes from Manyara. The airstrip is only a 10-minute drive away. The Lodge is moderately priced, as it is with the other properties in the Wildlife Lodges chains. NGORONGORO SOPA LODGE Perched on the eastern rim of the Crater, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge has 96 suites, all with stunning views into this world famous wildlife paradise. Each rondavel-style suite has a spacious bathroom, a private lounge with mini-bar, an enclosed “solarium verandah” and is fully central heated. Main public areas with high ceilings, enjoy magnificent views into the crater through double story windows. Open fireplaces are features of the bar, lounge and dinning room. There is a bracing “high altitude” swimming pool overlooking the Crater NGORONGORO SERENA SAFARI LODGE Close to Olduvai Gorge, “the cradle of mankind”, the stunning Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge has been built around the theme of prehistoric life. Constructed into the crater rim in stone, the walls and terraces are skilfully set to match the existing contours of the site. The Lodge has 75 en suite rooms, all overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater. NGORONGORO FARM HOUSE Only 4 kms form the Ngorongoro conservation area Lolduare gate. There are three separe an intimate camps of 25 comfortable bungalows. Attractively built on the style of an old colonial farm and rustically decorated with local materials, full of details of good taste, with the purpose of offering our guests an imaginary journey to days of the past. Each bungalow consists of 80sq. meters, which includes a private veranda facing the rift valley with an en suite bathroom, flush toilet and shower. The huge main building covered with an elegant thatched roof, contain the reception, bar, dining area, library and lounge with fireplace where guests can enjoy a rest during the cool evenings in the highlands . There is a swimming polls with super views of Oldeain volcano, a craft shop and conference room. NGORONGO SAFARI LODGE (GIBB'S FARM) Gibb’s Farm is a small and intimate hotel perched on the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands. Surrounded by coffee plantations and the vegetable farm, with the rainforest of Ngorongoro above, it has long views over the beautiful agricultural country to the east and south. The main facilities - lounge, dinning room - are situated in the old colonial farmhouse, while sleeping accommodation is in 15 double rooms (seven of them in separate cottages) set among the gardens. PLANTATION LODGE The Plantation Lodge nestles in the foot-hills of the world famous Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area. The Lodge provides its guests with a unique and caringly managed environment in which they can relax in total peace and security. The Lodge is strategically located for day trip excursions to the Ngorongoro Crater as well as Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe hunter gathering people, is a special feature of the area.Each of the 16 rooms at Plantation Lodge are furnished to the highest of standards whilst each room has its own unique style – providing a choice to suit every possible taste and requirement. Avocado & Zanzibar rooms are renovated rooms from the old farm house.The Grounds, in which the Lodge is spaciously laid out, provide a rich variety of colourful flowers, shrubs and trees, that are home to an equally colourful and diverse variety of birds. The pool lies in a private world all of its own where the stresses of life just melt away. OCTAGON SAFARI LODGE Situated about 25 / 30km half way between Famous National Parks Ngorongoro and Manyara,the Lodge is a convenient stop-over to and from these key destinations. The rooms have been designed in the style of luxury summer chalets. Each room can accommodate two people or more and contains an ensuite bathroom and shower. The beds are four poster and all extra large with draping nets for protection against insects. Each chalet also has its own individual private veranda outside where guests can sit out and enjoy the sun; read a book or even write a postcard! KISIMA NDEGA - KARATU The camp is located on the eastern shore of Lake Eyasi. It's about 3 ½ hours drive from Arusha or a couple of hours from Karatu.This small, tented camp is a great example of a well-run, owner-operated camp. It's set in the shade of a grove of doum palms, on the eastern shore of Lake Eyasi, with magnificent views across the soda lake to the 3000 ft escarpment on the other side. To the north are the Ngorongoro Highlands with Lemagrut and Ol Deani mountains (both extinct volcanoes and close to 10,000 ft) in the foreground. Scenically, this area is stunning.