Kirurumu Ngorongoro Lodge: Our full report
**Kirurumu Ngorongoro is not currently operating.
There are plans for the camp to re-open in the future and we will update this page as soon as we have further information**Kirurumu Ngorongoro is a tented camp situated near the Ngorongoro Crater. It's the sister camp to the existing Kirurumu Manyara and Kirurumu Tarangire camps, and enjoys a similar comfortable and simple set-up.
Expert Africa hasn't yet had a chance to visit this camp, but this is what we know about it:
There are 7 tents at Kirurumu Ngorongoro, which can be either twin or double bedded. Each cream tent has a luggage rack, table, safari chairs, solar lighting and an en-suite bathroom. Although not overly luxurious, they look relatively stylish and certainly comfortable.
You'll also find a campfire where guests will meet for a pre-dinner drink, before moving on to the dining tent for their meals.
Our view
Kirurumu Ngorongoro is located near the Ngorongoro Crater, in a scenic area dotted with Maasai villages. It's a good option if you want something a bit more rustic, a little off the beaten track, and more intimate than the Serenas and Sopas, but without the price tag of the Crater Lodge.
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Geographics
- Location
- Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
- Ideal length of stay
- Stay here for at least 2 nights to allow you a full day on the Crater floor.
- Accessible by
- Fly-and-Transfer
Food & drink
- Usual board basis
- Full Board
Children
- Attitude towards children
Health & safety
- Dangerous animals
- Fire safety
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Cultural excursion
Guided walking safari
Extras
- Disabled access
- Laundry facilities
- 0
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Plantation Lodge
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Gibbs Farm
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Lemala Ngorongoro
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Crater Lodge
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The Highlands
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Entamanu Ngorongoro
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Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
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Rhino Lodge
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Farmhouse Lodge
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Rhotia Valley Ttd. Lodge
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Ngorongoro Serena
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Bougainvillea Lodge
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The Manor
The Manor is a smart, family-friendly Cape-Dutch-style lodge, offering high-quality service and food in very comfortable surroundings.
Neptune Ngorongoro
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge is a smart hilltop lodge with log-style cottages set close to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Wildlife Lodge
Stay at the Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge while on road safari in Northern Tanzania's spectacular Ngorongoro Crater area.
Ngorongoro Fly-Camp
Explore the remote northern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater on a two-day hike and spend the night in this small fly-camp.
Country Lodge
Country Lodge is conveniently located on the edge of Karatu and provides a comfortable base for exploring Ngorongoro Crater or Lake Manyara.
