andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Description
The Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife havens, is a three-million-year-old caldera teeming with life — from black rhino and elephants with towering tusks to lions and flamingos. Set against mist-swirled vistas and golden grasslands, it offers a truly awe-inspiring safari experience.
The &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is currently closed for an extensive rebuild that will redefine luxury and reopen in 2027. The new lodge promises an elevated experience blending breathtaking design with the crater’s natural splendour. In the meantime, visitors are encouraged to continue exploring the crater’s dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife — a destination unlike any other, soon to be matched by an all-new realm of beauty when the lodge reopens.
Facilities
Every camp contains its own lounge and dining areas, and these are every inch as opulent as the guest accommodation! The lounges boast plush brocade sofas and winged leather chairs around glass-topped coffee tables, occasional tables supporting such items as an old-fashioned globe and a vase of fresh red roses, a grand fireplace with antique mirror above it, immense Persian rugs, and the same design detail of wood panelling, banana-leaf roofing, and sparkling chandeliers.
Dining areas boast gold-and-cream high-backed chairs around individual tables, also with fireplaces and extravagant lighting. Tree Camp is slightly less ornate than North and South, but it retains the same first-rate service standards. Food and drink throughout all camps is amazing too, featuring enormous buffet breakfasts and lunches, and a three- or even five-course dinner! The property has a safari shop, which stocks curios as well as essential items. In-room massages are available, and keep-fit fans can make good use of &Beyond’s gym-in-a-basket, perhaps to work off all the massive meals!
Facts
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FAQ
Consistently recognized as one of the world’s most luxurious and elegant places to stay, andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is situated right on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering unbeatable views of one of the natural wonders of the world.
Some airlines operate twice-daily scheduled flights from Arusha to Lake Manyara Airstrip. Then you would transfer from the airstrip to the lodge, which takes approximately 1½ hours.
Included in the rates are your accommodation, three daily meals, soft drinks, house wine, local beers and spirits (excludes premium brands, champagne, etc.), tea and coffee, limited laundry service, child children’s program, and emergency medical evacuation insurance. In addition, soft drinks on game drives, use of binoculars, and game drive on the crater floor for those guests on the ‘game package.’ Refreshments on game drives (game package)
Yes, the andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge caters to families. Children are very welcome.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the guest suites only.
Yes, there is an outdoor fireplace, which the staff will light in the evening. You can enjoy a refreshing drink here.
The following can be arranged at andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, some at extra cost: game drives, balloon safari, bush dinner, bush lunch, yoga, and sundowner.
Amenities include a personal bar, coffee station, wood fire, shower, safe, sitting area, and hairdryer.
Guests are always advised to drink bottled water at andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge and use the water in the taps for showers and washing. Use bottled water for cleaning your teeth, too.
A limited laundry service is available and is included in the lodge rate.
Yes, with advance notice, we can cater to most dietary requirements. andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge can cater to these, and we recommend that you stress your needs on arrival at the lodge.
Gratuities are entirely discretionary. A ‘tipping box’ is available if you want to give a gratuity and any tips received are then shared amongst the lodge staff. We advise that you make your contribution at the time of your check-out.
No, mosquito net is required at andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge; due to our high altitude, there are no mosquitoes at the lodge.
Yes, the andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge provides hot water for showers.
It is useful to arrive at the lodge with sufficient cash to pay for extra drinks and staff gratuities. Banknotes such as 5-dollar, 10, and 20-dollar bills are best. Poor network coverage in the park may mean the card machine is not always working. Most of the time, you can use US Dollars in Tanzania, particularly in tourist areas, and major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, lodges, and camps. However, we advise having some local currency on you if you want to purchase from a local shop. Major towns and airports have forex bureaus where you can exchange most major currencies such as US Dollars, British Pounds, Euros, etc.
The following can be arranged; extra charges may apply: walks to view the crater, walk to Empakai crater, walk to Lake Eyasi, excursion to Olduvai Gorge and shifting sands, visit Hadzabe bushmen (hunter-gatherers), wellness treatments, crater blessing/weddings, visit local communities.
Check-in is from 14.00 hours, and check-out is by 10.00 hours.
Two rooms are accessible, although only with assistance (all rooms have stairs.) Note that the main public areas have stairs, too. Our North Camp has a small ramp to the main area.
You will need a British Plug type G (BS 1363.) We can arrange a generator with prior notice to provide 24-hour electricity for guests with special medical requirements.
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Requires a minimum stay of 2 nights
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Location / Contacts
- Address : Ngorongoro, Arusha, Tanzania
- Phone : +255717590565
- Mail : info@bookings.tz
- Website : http://www.bookings.tz
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