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Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is built on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, and its natural stone and ivy-covered walls blends in with its surroundings. The lodge has taken the cave paintings of Olduvai Gorge as its main décor inspiration, with all the interiors filled with African artifacts and frescos.

Enjoy game drives on the crater floor - home to an impressive wildlife and birdlife - or enjoy a guided hike with a picnic across the Serengeti plains or among the nearby volcanic mountains of the Crater Highlands.

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge also offers historical and cultural tours to nearby Olduvai Gorge - the site of one of the most interesting palaeolithic finds in recent history - or to one of the local Maasai villages to meet the community.

After a long day you can enjoy a herbal massage at the lodge, browse the African wildlife library, or simply sit with a drink and enjoy the sunset over the crater.

highlights

  • Fantastic view, situated on the Crater rim
  • Catch the sunrise over the Crater
  • Excellent big game viewing
  • Guided nature walks 
  • Nightly maasai dance & wildlife talk
  • Comfortable, friendly staff & good food

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Facilities

The quirky lounge and bar area are arranged around a constantly burning central fireplace and open onto verandas with lush garden views.

Cool off while gazing at the never-ending view from the lodge’s incredible rim-flow swimming pool.

Keep in touch in the lodge’s business centre or with their Wi-Fi facilities. Buy a gift for those at home in the small curio shop.

General Facilities

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    Babysitting service available
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    Beauty or wellness therapist
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    Internet facilities
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    Laundry service
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    Wi-fi available
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    Bar
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    Restaurant

Dining

The Maasai-inspired, split-level dining and bar area features a 2-tier wall of windows so while enjoying your meal you can look down onto the constantly changing vistas of the crater below.

The atmosphere is relaxed and candle-lit whilst the menu choices include traditional Maasai fare, as well as international cuisine.

The lodge provides you with many opportunities to dine al fresco; from a full safari breakfast under an Acacia grove to a barbecue lunch by a hippo-filled pool. Sunset is a magical time of day and sudowners high on the Caldera Rim is an experience not to be missed.

Standard Chalet

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge has 75 rooms, each with its own rock-enclosed balcony with views of the crater floor.

The rooms are decorated with brass lamps, embossed leather headboards, wildwood mirrors and Maasai carvings. All rooms are centrally heated and have en-suite shower facilities.

Standard Chalet AMENITIES

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    24-hour room service
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    Hairdryer
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    Safe
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    Telephone
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    Wi-fi available in room
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    En-suite shower only

Other Room Types

The spacious Kimba Suite features a sitting room with a mini-bar and multi-channel tv. Additional features include a dressing room and complimentary fruit and wine.

Activities

  • Bush dining
  • Game drives
  • Guided walks
  • Live music & entertainment
  • Local village visits
  • Picnics
  • Cultural tour
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 01 Apr 2013 - 31 May 2013 $185 Full Board
  • 01 Jun 2013 - 31 Oct 2013 $405 Full Board
  • 01 Nov 2013 - 21 Dec 2013 $315 Full Board
  • 22 Dec 2013 - 31 Dec 2013 $405 Full Board

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • Ngorongoro just amazing and to us the best - we saw the Big 5 in no time at all and the bottom of the crater is just so diverse. We had an afternoon storm come through and you could smell the rain wetting the dry soils. It was so intense. Top spot and lodge our favourite as well.

    Neil Burnell, April 2012

  • The Serena at Ngorongoro Crater was quite nice.

    Bob Atwell, March 2011

  • Really nice. They were beyond our expectations. We have very nice memories from our trip and many fun anecdotes. Ngorongoro for the lions. It was a dream come true.

    Nilda Colon, September 2010

  • We also loved the accomodations. They were beautiful, both the lodges themselves and the locations.

    Kathleen Dianne Speaks, September 2010

  • Ngorongoro Serena was a large place also but the position over looking the crater made up for the size. Staff were friendly & food & service good.

    Avalon Lister, September 2010

  • I thought their rooms, food, service and entertainment were just the right touch to introduce us to Africa.

    Malcolm Irving, January 2009

  • Just got back from our trip. What a wonderful experience - the Serena Experience was just amazing - enjoyed the Lodge at the Crater

    Audrey Lobo, January 2008

  • Our highlight of the 2 counties visited was Tanzania, where we found the people very welcoming and the scenery hard to match. We had an excellent travel guide who provided both insight into all aspects of Tanzania from it's people, culture, animal and plant life. We felt very secure in his ability to move us safely from one area to the next. Accommodations where better than expected. We especially enjoyed Ngorongoro Crater.

    William Strain, January 2008

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Liesel van Zyl

Liesel van Zyl

Product Manager

"Highly recommended for epic and simply spectacular views over the Crater complemented by comfortable rooms and friendly service."

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Ngorongoro just amazing and to us the best - we saw the Big 5 in no time at all and the bottom of the crater is just so diverse. We had an afternoon storm come through and you could smell the rain wetting the dry soils. It was so intense. Top spot and lodge our favourite as well.

Neil Burnell, April 2012 >View more reviews