The Ngorongoro conservation area (809,440 ha) Spans across vast expanses of highland plains, savanna woodland and forests from the plains of the Serengeti National Park in the north west to the eastern arm of the Great Rift Valley. Established in 1959 as multiple land use area, with wildlife coexisting with the semi- nomadic Masai pastoralist practicing traditional livestock grazing including the spectacular crater which is the world’s largest caldera and Olduvai Gorge a 14km long deep ravine.
DESCEND THE CRATER
A can't-miss destination on Tanzania's star-studded Northern Safari Circuit, the Ngorongoro Crater offers a classic Big 5 safari experience in the unique setting of the ancient volcanic caldera. Home to some 30 000 animals, the crater's surprisingly diverse habitats are revealed on a Ngorongoro safari on all-day guided game drives; the scenery is spectacular, predators are abundant and it's not unusual to see the Big 5 in a single day.
A natural wonder in the largest volcanic caldera in the world
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to an ecosystem which is truly unique to Tanzania. Designed with the utmost respect for the environment, this lodge allows you to fall sleep accompanied by the sounds of nature, wake up to admire the Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy a truly extraordinary safari experience.
A 600-metre deep crater, more than 25,000 animals and 2.5 million years of history are just some of the treasures awaiting you in this “Garden of Eden”. Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection immerses itself in the local biodiversity, home to the Maasai, one of the largest tribes in the country. Relax in your exclusive spa and enjoy dining experiences with local cuisine. This hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
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Stay right on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater
Explore the Cradle of Mankind at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.
Tanzania’s prehistoric Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage, has yawned heavenward for millennia. Deep within its immense walls is a breath-taking blue-green landscape dotted with plains, lakes and forests, an eerie, otherworldly “land that time forgot” thick with massive bull elephants, rhinos, wildebeests and the highest concentration of lions in Africa.
Elevated high above the plains into the Crater’s jagged rim, cloaked in river stone and indigenous vines, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is barely visible to the naked eye. Framed by arched stone passages and timbered decks, its torch-lit walls are adorned with stylized cave paintings. At the stone heart of the lodge burns a glowing fire, which is kept constantly alight. Rooms are looped around the Crater rim. Each has its own rock-enclosed balcony, and all enjoy completely uninterrupted views of the volcanic amphitheatre far below. Its Ngorongoro lodge is a place that feels as ancient as the Crater itself, yet no modern comfort has been spared in an effort to bring you the best safari adventure in Africa and one of the most unique travel experiences in the world
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