Combining the very best of African hospitality and tradition with the modern amenities of a top hotel, the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge stands imperiously above the famous caldera and provides unbeatable views down into the enormous crater.
The accommodation takes its cue from traditional, circular African houses with cone-shaped roofs. The richness of African culture is reflected in the furnishings, with art, woodcarving, and ornate sculptures. Intimate and spacious at the same time, this a home-from-home on the doorstep of great natural wonder.
Each room at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge contains two queen-size beds, into which we put hot water bottles each night (yes, it can get chilly up here!) The rooms also have heating, which again might be necessary from time to time. After a tough day on safari, you can refresh yourself in our spacious hot-water showers.
The views from the rooms are truly spectacular; you can enjoy the sight of the crater as you sip on a cool drink.
In the Lemala Hill Restaurant at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, you will encounter a combination of the very best of Tanzanian and continental cuisines, presented either buffet-style or sometimes via a la carte.
Even here, whether you are enjoying breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you can still gaze out over the crater through the floor-to-ceiling windows. In the Crater View bar, choose from a selection of fine beers, wines, and spirits while enjoying the warming fireplace.
24h-Electricity, Baby cot, Balcony, Bathroom, Bathtub, Bedside lamps, Chair, Clothes rack, Deluxe room, Digital safe, Double room, Dressing table, Extra bed, Fan, Flushable en-suite toilet, Hairdryer, Hand towel, Indoor room seating area, Insect repellant, Interconnected rooms, Kettle, Luggage stand, Minibar, Mosquito net, Outdoor room seating area, Room service, Single room, Suite, Toiletries, Torch, Towels, Triple rooms, Twin room, Umbrella, Wake-up call, Wardrobe with hangers, Water bottles, Whistle, Wi-Fi, Writing desk
À la carte, Alcoholic drinks, Bar, Buffet, Cake, Champagne, Fruits basket, Full board, Indoor dining area, Kid meals, Minibar, Outdoor dining area, Packed lunchboxes, Picnic area, Restaurant, Room service, Tea and Coffee maker, Wine
Daily housekeeping, Dry cleaning, Hand wash, Ironing service, Laundry, Sanitizing, Shoe cleaning, Sun-Dried
24-Hour security, CCTV in common areas, Digital safe, Escort guards, Fire extinguishers, Maasai security guards, Radio call, Security alarm, Torch
Balcony, Landscape view, Mountain views, Sun deck, Sunrise view, Sunset view, Swimming pool, Wildlife view
Cash payment, Credit card payment, Currency exchange, Gift Shop, Gym, Wi-Fi
The lodge is on the eastern rim of the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater in the Ngorongoro Highlands. The journey by vehicle is around 220 km from Arusha, a drive of approximately 4 hours to reach the lodge.
The alternative is to fly from Arusha or Kilimanjaro, followed by a two-hour vehicle transfer from the nearest airstrip to the lodge.
You can book single, double, twin, triple, or family rooms.
The rooms are well-equipped, with a private balcony, an area for sitting, a room safe, en suite bathroom with bath/shower and heating.
Soap, shampoo, and conditioner are all supplied.
Game drives, crater trips, nature walks, dining outdoors, and sundowners can all be organized at an extra charge.
Yes! The lodge is family-friendly, and children of all ages are accepted here.
A ‘tipping box’ is available if you want to give a gratuity and any tips received are then shared amongst the lodge staff. We advise that you make your contribution at the time of your checkout.
Free Wi-fi is available in public areas.
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.
At an altitude of some 7800 ft (2377 meters) above sea level, it can be cold (as low as 6 degrees Celsius) both in the morning and at night.
Purchases can be paid for by Visa or cash using US Dollars or Tanzanian Shillings.
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