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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

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Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
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4.5 of 5 stars 157 Reviews
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gwenny_7
malaysia
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4 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

We had rooms with spectacular views, hotel staff were friendly and attentive, guides were very knowledgeable, food was yummy and interesting... what more can I say except that I would make a return trip back to this enchanting place one day. And another thing, even the animals in the grounds were friendly... at least the ones we encountered. More

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R113
Zurich, Switzerland
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23 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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Why the title ? Because as soon as it got dark the buffalos came to our lodge eating the gras between the huts ! Askaris guarded us when returning to the room. What a feeling ! we spent 2 nights at the Ng.Crater Lodge, in room no. 11, located at the north-camp. The ' villa ' was made out of... More

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dr.amal
s.a
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3 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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I spent one night in ngorongoro crater lodge on Jan,2012. I was in a safari trip with my family in Tanzania. The lodge was very comfortable, warm and luxurious. The staff were more than helpful and extremely friendly. The food was super and very delicious. At night they put on the fire place in our room which made it worm... More

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Adrius42
Guildford
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12 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Welcome to Leaving was Perfection. Walking to dinner past a grazing Zebra and her foal was magical! I can't really add to the other reviews except to say you MUST go there at least once in your life. More

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lita s
Napa, California
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6 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Stayed here for 2 nights. We had a beautiful room with a view of the crater. I celebrated my b-day here . The chef baked a chocolate cake for me. The staff sung (Swahili) & dance and the rest of the guests joined too. A birthday celebration I will never forget!! Game viewing was great. We started before sunrise and... More

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KI-NRT
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14 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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Amazing views, luxurious rooms and exemplary service. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is undoubtedly the most upscale lodge in all of Tanzania. You'll be pampered from the moment you arrive, complete with your own personal butler. While some people might find the Crater Lodge to be over-the-top in its opulence, it's a great place to take a break and relax in the... More

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Barbara S
Austin, Texas, United States
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7 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
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The lodge is fantastic. We've stayed there twice, the last time with kids and grandkids. The views of the crater are amazing. When you see the little black dots in the deep, deep crater, you don't realize that they are thousands of animals. The attention to detail is magnificent, and the homecoming from a day in the crater is delightful. More

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KnutsfordBoy
Knutsford, United Kingdom
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7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
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The Crater Lodge is literally breathtaking. When our butler showed us our "hut", my wife and i literally could not speak for the first few moments. It was absolutely beautiful! We stayed at the lodge for two nights as part of our honeymoon. I don't think anywhere else on the planet will ever better the experience!... Dining in pure luxury,... More

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CollTom
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15 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
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We stayed here for two nights and it was fantastic: The service is great, the view is amazing, the food and drinks of a high quality. The crater is a must-stop on a safari given the diversified amount of wild life and this place complements the visit perfectly. It is like living in a luxury tree house. Warning: It really... More

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suzanochka
San Jose CA
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12 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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I spent 3 nights at the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge in February 2011. Arrangements were made by Africa & Beyond. I have to say that Africa & Beyond is a very professional and wonderful company. Their safari camps in the Serengeti were fabulous and all the arrangements were top class. There was an old lodge at the Crater years ago that... More

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