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NGORONGORO CRATER

The Ngorongoro Crater, situated 2.286sq meters above the sea level is the largest unbroken calderas in the world and is the second larges extinct crater in the world. Ngorongoro was an active volcano some 8 million years ago, whose cone collapse leaving a crater. The crater covers an area of 260sq km and is surrounded by very steep walls rising 610 meters from the crater floor, and It is a home to 25,000 large Mammals. And over half of them are Elephants, Zebra and Wildebeest and one can find the largest concentration of lions in the area.
 
Hotels in Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge

The lodge is perched on the rim of the crater, offering a breath taking view of the crater. It is 2,286 metres above sea level. 90 bedrooms in all, a lounge with panoramic windows and an observation deck.
 


Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Spread along the uppermost rim of the Ngorongoro World Heritage Site. The lodge offers breathtaking views of the crater floor far below. At all Sopa lodges, each room is a suite with two Queen-Sized beds.
 
 


Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
As if in a land before time, Ngorongoro Serena Lodge is built into the rim of an extinct volcano, the plant and ivy-covered stone blending masterfully with its surroundings. Today the surrounding landscape is part of a vast conservation area inhabited by the Masai tribe, as well as an extraordinary variety of big game and birdlife. Most guest rooms have private terraces with views of the crater floor where countless animals make their home. At Ngorongoro Serena Lodge visitors co-exist in perfect harmony with the natural environment and the wildlife that inhabits it.

 
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Perched on the edge of the ancient crater rim above the cool, swirling mists, this architectural masterpiece in inspired by the Masai Manyatta. Each suite is tendered by a personal butler, and are all en-suite with a private deck and lounge with fireplace.

 
Ndutu safari lodge
Situated in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, close to the Serengeti National Park, overlooking Lake Ndutu. The lodge, a charming resort, has tents and cabin accommodation facilities and is a strategic base to watch the start of the wildebeest migration in the months of May and June.

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