Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is a multi-award-winning lodge built of local river stone and camouflaged with indigenous creepers, clinging to the rim of the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater at 2,286 metres elevation. The 75 stone-built rooms feature traditional African artistry with heated beds for cold crater rim nights. Panoramic windows in every room frame staggering views of the 600-metre-deep caldera and its resident wildlife. The lodge is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and its extraordinary setting — guests often describe it as one of the most dramatic locations on Earth.
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Ngorongoro Crater Rim, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
3.1982° S, 35.5287° E
Amenities & Facilities
Standard Room
Stone-built room with heated beds, en-suite bathroom, and panoramic windows overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater. Traditional Maasai art throughout.
Superior Room
Larger room with enhanced furnishings, deeper crater views, and a small sitting area.
Suite
Premier suite with separate lounge, fireplace, and the finest positioning on the crater rim for unmatched views at sunrise and sunset.
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Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge: Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge located?
It clings to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater at 2,286 metres elevation, looking straight down into the 600-metre-deep caldera. The position is so dramatic that guests often describe it as one of the most spectacular lodge settings on Earth.
How many rooms does the lodge have and what are they like?
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge has 75 stone-built rooms decorated with traditional African artistry. Every room has panoramic windows framing the crater and its resident wildlife, plus heated beds for the cold crater rim nights.
Does every room have a view of the Ngorongoro Crater?
Yes, panoramic windows in every room frame views of the 600-metre-deep caldera and the wildlife within it. That outlook is the main reason the lodge is considered one of the most dramatic locations in the region.
Is it cold on the Ngorongoro Crater rim?
At 2,286 metres the crater rim gets genuinely cold at night, which is why the lodge's rooms include heated beds. Warm layers are worth packing even though Tanzania is generally associated with warm weather.
How does the lodge fit into its natural surroundings?
It is built of local river stone and camouflaged with indigenous creepers so it blends into the crater rim rather than dominating it. The lodge is also known for its commitment to sustainability and has won multiple awards.
Can Ecological Wilderness Adventure book Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge as part of my safari?
Yes. As a TATO-licensed Tanzania and East Africa operator, Ecological Wilderness Adventure can include this lodge in a tailored itinerary and quote the trip on request.
