Three million years ago, Ngorongoro, one of the highest peaks in Africa, towered alongside Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania. Then the volcano collapsed, forming the world's largest intact 'caldera' (steep-sided cavity). Today, Ngorongoro remains a place of drama and beauty - the most remarkable wildlife haven on the planet and a photographer's dream. High on the south-western rim, resembling a Maasai village and with commanding views of this natural wonder, stands Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. The lodge consists of three adjacent camps comprising 30 stone and thatch suites, perched on stilts on the crater rim. 
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WILDLIFE
The 12-mile wide volcanic crater is ringed with towering walls and sheltering forests, grasslands, fresh springs and a large lake. The crater is teeming with 30,000 wild animals, including the "Big Five" and cheetah, hippo, zebra and wildebeest, and some 400 species of birds.
FACILITIES
Each of the camps operates independently. Each has a central living area and viewing decks overlooking the crater. There is a communal curio shop and gallery, and a library. Pan-African cuisine is served in the outdoor dining area or domed dining room. The Lodge also offers private bush breakfasts and lunches.  
| No. of Bedrooms | North and South Camp have 12 suites each; Tree Camp has six suites. All are en suite with bath and shower. Set in classic crescents, each suite has spectacular views of the crater from large glass windows in the bathroom, lounge and bedroom. Each sumptuous suite is tended by a personal butler who will look after your every need. | | Activities | Half- or full-day game drives into the crater.
Guided walking safaris, skirting the rim of the crater.
Visit beautiful lakes Ndutu and Eyasi, and the Empakaai Crater.
Visit the volcanic ash dune of "Shifting Sands".
Visit Olduvai Gorge and Laetoli (see 3.6 million year old fossil footprints).
For quieter moments, the Lodge offers croquet, boulle and board games. |
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