Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

The lodge 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.

Guests can choose from one suite or twin rooms, doubles, or triples. Each room has a private terrace looking down to the crater floor.

Our 74 standard rooms have mosquito nets, free Wi-fi, telephone, power sockets, and shaver sockets.

We only have one suite, but in addition to the amenities of our standard rooms, it has the following additional luxuries: a mini-bar (fully stocked), digital multi-channel satellite TV, DVD player, direct dial telephone, and a welcome gift of fresh fruit and wine.

Guests can check in from 12.00 hours (midday) and should check out by 10.00 hours.

The following are available, some at extra charge: currency exchange, laundry and valet services, and on-call doctor (24 hours).

The following can be arranged, some at extra charge:

Breakfast or lunch in Ngorongoro crater, an atmospheric sundowner at Crater View, walking safaris, a day trip to the Empakaai crater, game drives, massage services, body-stretch class, Swahili language classes, cooking lessons, learning a traditional African musical instrument.

Attractions nearby include the famous Ngorongoro Crater, Empakaai Crater, the Olduvai Gorge (with its museum), and cultural visits to meet local tribes.

Yes, the lodge can provide family rooms. There is also a children’s menu, and we can provide babysitting services (an extra charge applies).

Having your bush breakfast on the unique crater floor is an unbelievable experience. After being woken up with a hot drink, guests will set off with their driver-guide down into the crater. First, you will be taken on a game drive through ancient trees and forests of acacia before reaching the carefully selected location for an amazing cooked breakfast. Afterward, the game drive continues along the route, visiting lakes, forests, and plains – and encountering the incredible wildlife. Perhaps you will see a black rhino!

With a nod towards the tradition of the safaris of 100 years ago, the sundowner experience involves sipping tasty cocktails in the incredible setting of the Tanzanian sunset. You will be driven to a wonderful location on the crater rim. Sitting in a chair, sipping a cocktail, nibbling a snack… what better way to finish an unforgettable day as the sun goes down, perhaps with a musical accompaniment?

Yes, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge does organize a crater lunch activity, and Many guests like to lunch on the crater floor, which maximizes the game-viewing experience. Game-viewing takes place before and after, and lunch can either be a picnic or a full, cooked experience.

It is, but this is a summer-only activity. With great views down into the crater, this will be organized on the rim and take place around sunset. Tables, chairs, and lights will be provided, and an atmospheric campfire will add to this amazing experience. Entertainment will be provided by Maasai dancing and singing. A five-course dinner is provided from the charcoal BBQ, and most dietary needs can be accommodated. A full bar service is there to accompany your experience.

The lodge has the following facilities: 75 rooms with panoramic private balconies, dining room and bar with terrace and fireplace, viewing terraces, game drives into the crater, excellent honeymoon venue, free Wi-fi, cultural dance and music experiences, TV room with multi-channel satellite TV, room safe, coffee/tea-making facility, in-room telephone, heating.

Due to the high altitude, the Ngorongoro region can be cold – sometimes dropping to 6 degrees Celsius.

It is strongly advised to bring some warm clothing, 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.