Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is perched on the edge of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater at the eastern edge of the Serengeti in northern Tanzania. Each suite has spectacular Crater views and private viewing decks
Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Ngorongoro Crater
Make your way to the airport in Dar es Salaam, for your flight to Kilimanjaro.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met by your driver-guide, and depart for Ngorongoro Crater Lodge for lunch, dinner and overnight
Day 2: Day at Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, descend into the crater for full day game viewing with picnic lunch. Here you can see a spectacular concentration of wildlife, including the big five. Drive across the dense forest and near the soda lake and enjoy viewing a variety of bird life. Ascend to the lodge from the 2000ft. deep crater. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Dar es Salaam
After breakfast, depart for Arusha with an optional stop over at the Cultural Heritage center souvenir shop and art gallery. On a clear day you will see Mt. Meru standing tall over the city of Arusha.
Transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back to Dar es Salaam.
What is included in the tour
- Return flight Dar - Kilimanjaro - Dar
- Return airport transfers in Arusha
- Ground transportation in 4x4 vehicle on safari with pop-up roof
- Game drives & private safari experience
- Accommodation including all meals starting with lunch on arrival day and ending with lunch on departure day
- All park fees, government taxes and service charges
- Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
What is NOT included in the tour
- Laundry
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks (soft or hard)
- Any items of a personal nature
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is perched on the edge of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater at the eastern edge of the Serengeti in northern Tanzania. It lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Inspired in design by the Maasai mud-and-stick manyatta (homestead), Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is without doubt one of the most architecturally spectacular safari lodges in Africa. The crater lodge is one-of-a-kind safari lodge with three intimate camps comprise romantic suites perched on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater - a World Heritage site.
The lodge has 12 suites in the North and South Camp and 6 intimate Tree Camp suites. Each of the suites has spacious en suite bathrooms, spectacular Crater views and private viewing decks. Each camp operates independently with its own central living and dining areas and viewing decks.
Perched above cool, swirling mists on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, the sumptuous safari suites at &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge offer breath-taking views. Inspired in design by the Maasai mud and stick manyatta, or homestead, this is without doubt one of the most spectacular lodges in Africa. Three separate and intimate camps totalling just 30 suites are reminiscent of a bygone era. Steeped in romance, each stilted, handcrafted mud and thatch 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. Beaded chandeliers hang above large gilt mirrors, while antiques, billowing raw silk curtains and leather-backed chairs blend harmoniously with African art elements. Ensuite bathrooms with a dramatic centrepiece of red roses feature spacious showers and chandelier-lit bathtubs.
Personal butler discretely cater for each guest’s every need, bringing tea in bed, stoking fireplaces and drawing luxurious bubble baths. Frequently described as Maasai meets Versailles, each camp has its own guest sitting and dining areas, as well as viewing decks. The domed dining room, with its fireplace, crystal, silver and massive wooden platters, turns every meal into a special occasion.
