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Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge

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Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
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Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
3.5 of 5 stars 172 Reviews
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Cordoba, Argentina
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Located on top of the crater wall, it offers fantastic views from the bedrooms an large balcony that sourrounds the dinind and lounge areas. Its a very large hotel, that was probably built in the seventies, with very tall walls, and lots of decorations. Its very cold in there since you are high up the mountains, but what also seemed... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Great hotel with the best views in the world. Each room has a glass window the full height & width of the room looking down on the crater. Good food. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This lodge overall was absolutely lovely! Most of the lodges in Tanzania are in stunning locations obviously due to the geography and most have grand entrances and lobby areas. The bar/lounge area is very comfortable with a fireplace for the cooler months. For anyone who is into photography it's worth getting up early for the sunrises here! The terrace runs... More

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San Francisco, California
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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This was close to average for me, but gets a very good because of the view. The staff were fine. Maybe not as friendly as some smaller lodges, but perfectly welcoming and they greeted us with the usual wet towel and juice drink. The rooms here are small but perfectly adequate - you're really paying for the gorgeous view. We... More

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Potsdam, Germany
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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This lodge undoubtedly offers the best view of the crater. Enjoying the sunset on the terrace just at the crater rim certainly is a lifetime experience. All rooms have a view of the crater! Compared with the Serena Lodge (been there in 1998) and the Sopa, the Wildlife Lodge is significantly better located. As for the rooms, baths and the... More

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SF Bay Area
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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As most others have already noted, the views are about the only good thing about this place. The food is easily some of the worst, most disgusting stuff I've encountered anywhere (and I've travelled quite a bit all over the world). Because they are running off of a generator, the electricity is only on from 5PM-midnight, and 5AM-9AM. This means... More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel embodies everything that I hate about cheap package tour hotels. It felt like they were cost cutting at every chance. No welcome drink, no water in the rooms (I've been in Tanzania for 3 months and this was a first for me!), buffet food which if you have allergies or are vegetarian your options are pretty much limited... More

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Cortlandt Manor, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I loved the feel of this lodge and the wonderful views. And at the end of the day, that is why you come to this area of the world. All the food is buffet, and nothing to rave about. But what a location! Definitely a special place. More

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Victoria, Canada
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here while on a group safari trip to Tanzania. This hotel had awesome views out over the Ngorongoro Crater - it was possible to grab a drink and sit out on the deck with nothing else for entertainment. Service on the first night we were here was about the worst I have ever experienced - the bar waitress... More

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Elkton, Maryland
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

We arrived after a six hour drive from Kilimanjaro well shook. The Lodge sitts on the Craters rim with views of the entire Crater. Funny thing is that the Crater looks so small up there. Once in the Crater you relize just how big it is. The Lodge is an old Government Lodge so the rooms aren't overly fancy and... More

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