Accommodation in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is abundant with facilities ranging from the best budget to luxury most of these are dotted around the rim of the crater giving the most amazing views of the entire conservation area, the Ngorongoro crater is the most catchy physical feature of the region, it is said to have erupted over 3 million years ago and the crater sunk on its weight, it is the world’s largest caldera, the Ngorongoro conservation area as gazette as a protected area in the 1952, it is also a recognized UNESCO world heritage site to conserve its features and wildlife species. Below are a few example facilities of the Ngorongoro crater.
Ngorongoro Kuhama camp is strategically placed at the edge of the crater, the lodge has been beautifully built from local material, to fit in the environment within which it is placed, the 16 amazing tents feature an ensuite bathroom running both warm and cold water, each of these has a private verandah overlooking the vast savannah grasslands, the large mess tent is a spacious dining area with tables, chairs and cookery, part of the other tent area is smaller space where guests can can charge their phones. The restaurant serves mouth-dropping three-course meals evenings are finalized with a beautiful campfire.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is a luxury facility in the Ngorongoro conservation area, it offers a place to stay for travellers who reach out to the destination, its blend to the environment within which it is built is unmatched, there are 74 spacious luxury guest rooms overlooking the crater each one of these has been built with privacy, comfort and great service, the rooms can be arranged as singles, triples or double room occupancy, the dining area is well designed with elegant stone walls, they serve a variety of meals on the menu from full English breakfast to full course meals.
Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge is located in one of the most remote corners of Tanzania, it is placed a few kilometres away from the main gate of the crater, the lodge features 20 spacious private chalets all-inclusive with an amazing main lodge area, a bar, a restaurant and conference facilities, it has been built to perfectly blend in the environment, the swimming pool and explicit service is the magic of the tale! Lodge facilities in the room include large showers and spacious bathrooms with both cold and warm water. The lodge offers several activities for example game drives, nature walks, and cultural tours to the Masai Villages to mention a few.
Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge, situated a few kilometres to the base of the crater offers a perfect location to view animal species in the crater region, with 24 beautiful rooms expect a cosy treat from the most friendly staff you can have, the backdrop of the montane forest, and distant mountains is angelic, the lodge is placed within proximity to the main entrance of the crater.
In conclusion the above-mentioned and many other facilities of the Ngorongoro conservation area offer a place to stay for travellers, the crater region can be visited any time of the year but is best during the dry season between the months of December-February and June –September, this is also the best time to participate in tourism activities.