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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Crater Lodge: gallery


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Crater Lodge: video gallery


Crater Lodge: picture gallery


Ngorongoro Crater Lodge stands in an amazing location...
..looking out over the Ngorongoro Crater.
It has an opulent...
...and luxurious style...
...with rooms furnished with chandeliers and statement pieces.
The ceilings in the main areas have been beautifully covered with banana leaves.
There is also a wonderful central deck from which to enjoy the views.
Meals are consistently of high standards and served by charming staff...
...with service second to none.
It is a fantastic fit for romantic honeymoons.
There is also a curio shop to buy some souvenirs...
... and a well-stocked wine store that doubles as a TV screening room and private dining area.
The bedrooms have been built to resemble traditional Maasai Manyattas.
...and due to their location, have breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater.
They are large and spacious and have comfortable double beds....
...and an en-suite bathroom...
...including an incredible shower.
The private verandas are a perfect spot for sundowners.
For activities head down into the Ngorongoro Crater itself...
...and look out for the local wildlife around the lodge too!
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is a unique property with stunning surroundings.
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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge stands in an amazing location...
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge stands in an amazing location...
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..looking out over the Ngorongoro Crater.
..looking out over the Ngorongoro Crater.
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It has an opulent...
It has an opulent...
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...and luxurious style...
...and luxurious style...
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...with rooms furnished with chandeliers and statement pieces.
...with rooms furnished with chandeliers and statement pieces.
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The ceilings in the main areas have been beautifully covered with banana leaves.
The ceilings in the main areas have been beautifully covered with banana leaves.
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There is also a wonderful central deck from which to enjoy the views.
There is also a wonderful central deck from which to enjoy the views.
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Meals are consistently of high standards and served by charming staff...
Meals are consistently of high standards and served by charming staff...
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...with service second to none.
...with service second to none.
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It is a fantastic fit for romantic honeymoons.
It is a fantastic fit for romantic honeymoons.
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There is also a curio shop to buy some souvenirs...
There is also a curio shop to buy some souvenirs...
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... and a well-stocked wine store that doubles as a TV screening room and private dining area.
... and a well-stocked wine store that doubles as a TV screening room and private dining area.
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The bedrooms have been built to resemble traditional Maasai Manyattas.
The bedrooms have been built to resemble traditional Maasai Manyattas.
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...and due to their location, have breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater.
...and due to their location, have breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater.
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They are large and spacious and have comfortable double beds....
They are large and spacious and have comfortable double beds....
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...and an en-suite bathroom...
...and an en-suite bathroom...
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...including an incredible shower.
...including an incredible shower.
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The private verandas are a perfect spot for sundowners.
The private verandas are a perfect spot for sundowners.
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For activities head down into the Ngorongoro Crater itself...
For activities head down into the Ngorongoro Crater itself...
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...and look out for the local wildlife around the lodge too!
...and look out for the local wildlife around the lodge too!
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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is a unique property with stunning surroundings.
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is a unique property with stunning surroundings.

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