Ultra-Luxury 🏡 Lodge &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Theatrical 'Versailles in the bush' on the rim. Based at SW crater rim, with access to Ngorongoro Crater.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Best-value rim lodge with the view. Based at South rim, with access to Ngorongoro Crater.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Eastern rim; afternoon-light crater views. Based at Eastern rim, with access to Ngorongoro Crater.
Luxury ⛺ Tented Camp The Highlands Camp
Asilia's striking dome suites above the crater. Based at Olmoti Crater slopes, with access to Ngorongoro / Olmoti.
Luxury ⛺ Tented Camp Lion’s Paw Camp
First-on-the-floor access via Lemala gate. Based at Lemala Gate, with access to Ngorongoro Crater.
Luxury ⛺ Tented Camp Lemala Ngorongoro Camp
Tucked in forest near the eastern descent. Based at Lemala Gate, with access to Ngorongoro Crater.
Luxury ⛺ Tented Camp Entamanu Ngorongoro
Nomad camp on a quiet stretch of rim. Based at NW rim, with access to Ngorongoro Crater.
Luxury 🏕️ Special Campsite Pakulala Safari Camp
Sanctuary's tented camp on a special campsite. Based at Rim special campsite, with access to Ngorongoro Crater.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Best value inside the NCA. Based at Forest, near rim, with access to Ngorongoro Crater.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Classic state-built rim lodge. Based at South rim, with access to Ngorongoro Crater.
Luxury 🏡 Lodge Gibb’s Farm
Historic coffee farm; one of Tanzania's loveliest stays. Based at Coffee plantation, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Luxury 🏡 Lodge Plantation Lodge
Elegant garden lodge; great food. Based at Garden estate, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Luxury 🏡 Lodge The Manor at Ngorongoro
Elewana's manor-style estate. Based at Coffee estate, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Ngorongoro Farm House
Popular mid-range with farm charm. Based at Working farm, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Tloma Mountain Lodge
Gentle hillside lodge near Gibb's. Based at Coffee plantation, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Luxury 🏡 Lodge Acacia Farm Lodge
Upper-mid lodge with valley outlook. Based at Farm hillside, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Country Lodge Karatu
Reliable value base near the crater. Based at Karatu town edge, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Leafy mid-range option in town. Based at Karatu, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Luxury 🏡 Lodge Kitela Lodge
Pretty plantation lodge with a waterfall. Based at Coffee & waterfall, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range ⛺ Tented Lodge Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge
Community-minded tented lodge. Based at Hilltop, Rhotia, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Budget 🏡 Lodge Eileen’s Trees Inn
Long-running budget favourite. Based at Karatu town, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Camping 🏕️ Public Campsite Simba A Public Campsite
The only public campsite on the crater rim. Based at SW crater rim, with access to Ngorongoro Crater.
Camping 🏕️ Special Campsite Ngorongoro Special Campsites (Tembo A/B, Lemala)
Pre-booked NCAA special sites for private crews. Based at Rim / highlands, with access to Ngorongoro Crater.
Luxury 🏡 Lodge The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Upscale boutique retreat above Karatu. Based at Hilltop estate, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Luxury 🏡 Lodge Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
All-inclusive plantation luxury. Based at Plantation, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Luxury 🏡 Lodge Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Mountain-lodge feel near the crater. Based at Forest slopes, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Marera Valley Lodge
Pleasant mid-range valley lodge. Based at Karatu valley, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Endoro Lodge
Quiet plantation lodge. Based at Coffee farm, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Octagon Safari Lodge
Reliable value lodge in town. Based at Karatu town, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Karatu Simba Lodge
Comfortable mid-range near the crater. Based at Karatu, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range 🏨 Hotel Highview Hotel Karatu
Hilltop hotel with crater-highland views. Based at Hilltop, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range ⛺ Tented Lodge Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge
Tented stay close to Lodware gate. Based at Forest edge, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range ⛺ Tented Camp Olduvai Camp
Atmospheric camp near the famous gorge. Based at Near Olduvai Gorge, with access to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Kudu Lodge & Campsite
Long-running value lodge & campsite. Based at Karatu town, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range ⛺ Tented Lodge Crater Forest Tented Lodge
Secluded tents in the crater-highland forest. Based at Oldeani forest, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Budget 🏡 Lodge STC Safari Lodge
Reliable budget guesthouse-lodge. Based at Karatu town, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Budget 🏨 Hotel Eco Hostel Karatu
Cheap backpacker base near the crater. Based at Karatu town, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Budget 🏨 Hotel Geydan Guest House
Simple value guesthouse. Based at Karatu town, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Camping 🏕️ Private Campsite PolePole Campsite Karatu
Friendly value campsite near the crater. Based at Karatu town edge, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Budget 🏨 Hotel Ava Garden Backpackers
Budget backpacker option. Based at Karatu, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range ⛺ Tented Camp Laba Migration Camp
Value tented base near the crater. Based at Near gate, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Olea Africana Lodge
Comfortable mid lodge above Karatu. Based at Hillside, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Budget 🏨 Hotel Lionsgate Hostel Karatu
Cheap base for the crater. Based at Karatu, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Highland Fika Lodge
Cool-climate highland lodge. Based at Tea highlands, with access to Southern Highlands.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Umali Lodge
Good-value lodge near the crater gate. Based at Rift Valley edge, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range ⛺ Tented Lodge Karatu Tented Lodge
Tented comfort on the Karatu outskirts. Based at Hillside, ~6mi out, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Moonbow Lodge
Quiet mid lodge near the crater. Based at Karatu, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Turaco Ngorongoro Valley
Comfortable value base for the crater. Based at Valley, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge KLH Resort
Practical mid resort in town. Based at Karatu town, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Mid-Range 🏡 Lodge Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro
Hillside lodge with highland views. Based at Hillside, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Budget 🏨 Hotel Cajanus Inn
Simple value inn in town. Based at Karatu town, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Budget 🏨 Hotel Perigrin Rest House
Cheap rest house near the crater. Based at Karatu town, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
Budget 🏨 Hotel Kasi Tembo Rest House
Budget rest house in Karatu. Based at Karatu town, with access to Ngorongoro / Karatu.
