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Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

C$260 - C$670

per person sharing

Overview of Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater

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.

Rates

Competitive rates for unforgettable experiences
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Date Board Price
01/11/2025 - 22/12/2025 Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) C$315
23/12/2025 - 01/01/2026 Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) C$645
02/01/2026 - 31/01/2026 Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) C$360
01/02/2026 - 28/02/2026 Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) C$670
01/03/2026 - 31/03/2026 Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) C$345
01/04/2026 - 02/04/2026 Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) C$260
03/04/2026 - 06/04/2026 Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) C$315
07/04/2026 - 31/05/2026 Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) C$260
01/06/2026 - 31/10/2026 Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) C$670
01/11/2026 - 22/12/2026 Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) C$345
23/12/2026 - 01/01/2027 Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) C$670

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Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently.

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  • All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.
  • Single supplements may apply.
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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • 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

Bush dining

Cultural visits

Day tours

Game drives

Guided walks

Sundowners

Rooms at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
  • Twin suite at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.
  • Bedroom with a view.

Standard Room

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.

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.

General 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.

Bar

Business centre

Curio shop

Laundry service

Restaurant

Wi-Fi available

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.

Expert Opinion

We know because we go
Liesel van Zyl

Liesel van Zyl

Head of Positive Impact and Product Development

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

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Traveller Reviews

JM
Jan Mack
traveler

Despite initial concerns about it being outdated, we were absolutely blown away. The lodge had undergone beautiful upgrades, and the rooms were not only comfortable but offered a breath taking view of the crater. The food was outstanding, the staff incredibly accommodating, and even the packed lunches were delicious. We loved the dance presentations put on by the Maasai tribe before dinners in the evenings. We would stay here again in a minute. It was a perfect choice!

KM
Kim Mowder
traveler

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge was a beautiful accommodation, blending beautifully with the surroundings and our view was amazing!

PC
Patrick Child
traveler

Well designed accommodation. An excellent guide and plenty to see. Impressive & varied evening entertainment.

DG
Dianne Gali
traveler

Ngorongoro Serena Lodge – After lunch at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, we headed to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. When we entered the crater rim it was dirt narrow roads with trees all around. And then there was a clearing which gave us our first glimpse of the crater. It was spectacular! We arrived at the lodge and again the views were amazing! Our first room had a tree blocking our view but thankfully the place was not full so they moved us to a room with an unobstructed view. The view at night with a full moon was amazing and at sunrise it was even more gorgeous. The rooms were clean and nice. The décor was very safari theme and would not be our choice of style but we are not complaining because it was very clean and had a wonderful view. We would stay here again for the cleanliness and view alone. The surrounding property was also very nice and clean. You were right on the food, the salads were very fresh and the food was very good!

NB
Neil Burnell
traveler

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.