Luxury
Laba Ngorongoro Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Rim | Altitude 2,200m
A luxury safari retreat located on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater in northern Tanzania. Combining contemporary comfort with deep respect for the land and local cultures, the lodge is designed as both a gateway to the crater and a restorative destination. Guests enjoy panoramic highland vistas, quick access to world-class wildlife viewing, and curated experiences. The closest lodge to the park entrance with views of Oldeani and Makarot mountains.
Luxury
Lemala Osonjoi Lodge
Eastern Rim, Ngorongoro
A premium safari lodge on the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area that blends generous, contemporary accommodation with immediate access to world-class wildlife viewing. The newest addition to the Lemala collection, Osonjoi completes a circuit of properties linking Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti. Shorter transfer times to the crater floor and game viewing routes that see fewer vehicles during dawn and dusk.
Luxury
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
An all-suite log cabin retreat set in roughly 50 acres of pristine Tanzanian bush, positioned close to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area gate and a short drive from the crater. The property blends rustic lodge character with full service amenities—private terraces, open fireplaces, a swimming pool, Earth & Rain Spa, restaurant and bar, and conference facilities.
Luxury
Gibb's Farm
Outer Slopes, Ngorongoro
A historic working coffee farm and boutique lodge located on the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater. The property blends colonial era charm and family-run warmth with modern comfort—intimate cottages and farmhouses set in lush gardens and coffee terraces, a strong emphasis on local food and coffee, and curated experiences connecting guests to landscape, wildlife, and community.
Midrange
Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Near Crater Rim
A well-priced, midrange lodge located just a few hundred metres from the Ngorongoro Crater rim. It offers comfortable, en-suite rooms with private verandas, warm communal spaces, and practical services that make it an excellent base for crater drives, walking excursions, and nearby cultural visits. The property blends rustic, low-impact architecture with straightforward hospitality.
Midrange
Hhando Coffee Lodge
Karatu, Coffee Estate
A midrange, family-run lodge set on a working coffee estate outside Karatu, on the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The property combines relaxed, authentic farm life with comfortable, well-appointed rooms and straightforward safari logistics. 10 cottages and 3 family bungalows, each with private veranda and fireplace.
Midrange
Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Southern Ngorongoro Conservation Area
A permanent tented camp in the southern sector of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area that blends classic safari camping atmosphere with reliable midrange comforts—roomy canvas tents, a central dining and lounge area, and a program of crater drives and cultural experiences. 20 luxury tents and 6 cottages.
Midrange
Ang'ata Migration Ndutu Camp
Ndutu, Southern Serengeti
A permanent midrange tented camp located in the Ndutu area of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Positioned on a small rise overlooking seasonal marshes and short grassy plains where the Great Migration concentrates between December and March. 12 large guest tents including a 2-tent family unit.
Budget
Simba Public Campsite
Crater Rim | Altitude 2,400m
A basic, budget campsite located inside the Ngorong Conservation Area on the crater rim. Popular with independent travelers and budget safari guests who want to sleep close to the crater without paying lodge rates. Split into Simba A and Simba B, with Simba A being larger and more convenient for crater access.
Other Destinations
Serengeti Lodges
From USD 450
Tarangire Camps
From USD 95