Crater Lodge

Without a doubt, &Beyond’s Crater Lodge is one of the top hotels anywhere in the world.  Perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and with breath taking views to die for; people come to Tanzania just to stay here.  This is &Beyond’s flag ship property; quirky and something different from other properties on a northern itinerary.  One may call it ‘Masaai meets Versaille’, as Tanzania bush meets elegance and luxury!

The Crater Lodge is located on the rim of the crater with fantastic views into the crater itself.  The lodge is best accessed by aircraft arriving at Manyara airstrip, which is an hour’s drive from the lodge. The Crater lodge works well in combination with the Serengeti National Park which is right next door, and so forms an intrinsic part of any top-end Tanzanian safari holiday and a wonderful addition to a Tanzania Honeymoon.

The lodge is split into 3 camps, each with a very similar feel and one could not tell the difference from the other. The camps are designated as North, South and Tree.  Tree Camp is lower down and nearer the rim among the trees, however sometimes the views can be obstructed by the trees.  The main communal area is huge and slightly over the top; grand chandeliers, massive windows with the magnificent views and open log fires to keep cosy.

The Bandas are private and spread out on the grassland in front of the lodge, the deep reds, chandeliers; free-standing baths make this lodge very different to anywhere else in north Tanzania.

The main activity here is game driving in the crater itself which is normally a daily 6 hour Ngorongo Safari drive; in the vicinity of the lodge are Masaai villages, which can visited on the return from a game drive.

*For a full list of available activities, the best time of the year to visit, and any other relevant enquiries, please contact a Sister Hippo Travel Consultant!