Ngorongoro Crater Lodge : Serengeti National Park : Tanzania

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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Location

Perched on the edge of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater at the eastern edge of the Serengeti in northern Tanzania.

Accommodation and facilities

North and South Camp have 12 suites each, while intimate Tree Camp has six suites. All have an en suite bathroom and chandelier-lit bath-tub and shower. Each sumptuous suite is discreetly tended by a personal butler, who will bring you tea in bed, stoke your fireplace and draw your bath, scattering the water with rose petals, ready for your enjoyment.

The sumptuous colonial-style interiors combine silver, gold and ruby colours under banana-leaf ceilings and grass roofs. Crystal chandeliers hang above large gilt mirrors reflecting carved Zanzibar wall panelling decorated with goldleaf. Huge bowls filled with long-stemmed red roses complement the Persian carpets and velvet bedspreads. Antiques, plump cushions, voluptuous raw silk curtains and tall, leather-backed chairs complete the picture. This opulent design blends with African art elements in unexpected harmony.

Each of the exclusive camps operates independently. They each have a central living area and viewing decks overlooking the awesome crater. African nights are lit by the large fire bowls that flank the entrance to each of the living and dining areas. There is a communal safari shop and gallery. African artefacts and clothing are on sale at the gallery/Maasai Market.

The domed dining room, with its fireplace, crystal, silver and massive wooden platters, makes every meal a special occasion. Delicious Pan-African cuisine may also be enjoyed on the outdoor dining deck.

Activities and game viewing

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge's exciting range of tours and safari activities include:

• Twice-daily Big Five game-drives
• Interpretive bush walks
• Crater picnics and sundowners
• Maasai cultural visits
• Visits o the Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge and Shifting Sands