Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection

The Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection occupies a superb position at one of the highest spots on the eastern crater rim. This is 2500 meters (7800 ft) above sea level.

Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection is 190 km from Arusha or 4 hours by road. Alternatively, you can fly into the Lake Manyara Airstrip by taking an internal flight from Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Use binoculars to see down to the crater’s floor from the viewing terraces at the Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection. Other services offered include the Meliá Experiences program, a concierge service, late check-out or early check-in, a snack bar, airport transfer, a terrace, an outdoor pool, some suites with private pools, a boutique/curio shop, an a la carte restaurant, and room service.

Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection guests can book from various rooms, suites, and villas. The choices are a Forest Room, a Crater Room, the Enkaji Junior Suite, the Emuny Suite with Terrace, the Sidai Suite, the Superior Suite with Terrace, the 2-Bedroom Superior Suite with Terrace, the Grand Suite with Private Pool, the 2-Bedroom Grand Suite with Private Pool, or the Ngorongoro House (villa).

Guests at the Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection will find a rain shower (and a bathtub in some suites and villas), an in-room bar experience, in-room handcrafted decorative features, bathroom toiletries, coffee and tea service, and a choice of pillows (fiber, gel, and feathers.)

Of course, guests at the Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection can arrange a picnic in the crater, a safari drive, or a visit to a Maasai village. Some of these are at an extra charge.

Incredible, the views over the crater from the Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection are unbeatable.

The Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection welcomes all children.

Due to the high altitude of the Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection, the temperature can be cold – sometimes dropping down to 6 degrees Celsius.

It is strongly advised to bring some warm clothing to the Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection, especially for the chilly evenings: a fleece or lightweight jacket, light raincoat, or windproof jacket. Easy-to-wash clothes are advised, as drying can be an issue: long pants/trousers, long sleeve shirts. Layered clothing is the most flexible option.

Please note that the tap water at the Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection is safe for washing and cleaning but not for drinking. The mineral bottled water is safe for drinking and brushing teeth.

Yes, the Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection is a safe place to stay.