• Fantastic Location - Perched on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater.

• Scenery - Spectacular views of the crater from the bathroom, lounge and bedroom.

• Royal & Exclusive Treatment - Each suite is discreetly tended by a personal butler.

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is perched on the edge of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater at the eastern edge of the Serengeti in northern Tanzania and lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which covers more than 8 000 square kilometres (3 100 square miles) of pristine African wilderness. 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.

Each of Ngorongoro Crater Lodge's 3 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, and African artefacts and clothing are on sale at the gallery/ Masai Market.

The 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 gold leaf. Huge bowls filled with long-stemmed red roses complement the Persian carpets and velvet bedspreads, while antiques leather-backed chairs complete the picture. This opulent design blends with African art elements.

The lodge has contributed significantly towards improving the prosperity and living conditions of the Maasai community. About 42 000 Maasai pastoralists inhabit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, tending their herds of cattle, sheep and goats, and living in peaceful co-existence with the wildlife.

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is perched on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater at the eastern edge of the Serengeti in northern Tanzania, and lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation area.

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• Balcony
• Bar Facility
• Curio Shop
• Fireplace

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge offers a domed dining room, with a fireplace, crystal, silver and massive wooden platters and Pan-African cuisine, which could also be enjoyed on the outdoor dining deck.

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge consists of 3 adjacent camps with 30 Masai-inspired suites perched on stilts on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. From the outside, this unobtrusive lodge resembles a magical Masai village.

North and South Camp have 12 suites each, while intimate Tree Camp has 6 suites. All have an en-suite bathroom and chandelier-lit bathtub and shower, as well as private viewing decks.

• 1 November 2008 - 20 December 2008
  
  From € 422 £ 336 R 5312 $ 655 per person sharing
• 21 December 2008 - 31 December 2008
  
  From € 718 £ 572 R 9042 $ 1115 per person sharing
• 1 January 2009 - 28 February 2009
  
  From € 824 £ 657 R 10380 $ 1280 per person sharing
• 1 March 2009 - 31 May 2009
  
  From € 422 £ 336 R 5312 $ 655 per person sharing
• 1 June 2009 - 30 June 2009
  
  From € 824 £ 657 R 10380 $ 1280 per person sharing
• 1 July 2009 - 31 August 2009
  
  From € 934 £ 744 R 11759 $ 1450 per person sharing
• 1 September 2009 - 31 October 2009
  
  From € 824 £ 657 R 10380 $ 1280 per person sharing
• 1 November 2009 - 20 December 2009
  
  From € 422 £ 336 R 5312 $ 655 per person sharing
• 21 December 2009 - 31 December 2009
  
  From € 824 £ 657 R 10380 $ 1280 per person sharing

† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.