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&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is temporarily closed for a significant refurbishment. Our reimagined space will set an all-new standard for luxury and offer an experience that will exceed your wildest safari dreams. We will be ready to welcome guests into an entirely new realm of awe-inspiring beauty in 2027.
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders, offering a front-row seat to Africa’s timeless beauty. Nearly three million years old, this ancient caldera shelters an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, making it a UNESCO World Heritage Site and among the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth. Endangered black rhino roam within the crater’s protective rim, while majestic elephant with towering tusks wander through its verdant forests. Proud male lion patrol the golden grasslands, and vibrant flocks of flamingo crowd the soda lakes. In this place of dramatic contrasts, anything feels possible. With ever-changing views as mists swirl over this expansive natural sanctuary, the scenery transforms with every moment. There is no other place on earth where you can awaken to such awe-inspiring beauty and an extraordinary abundance of wildlife. In the upcoming months, our beloved Ngorongoro Crater Lodge will undergo an extensive rebuild. Our reimagined space will set an all-new standard for luxury and offer an experience that will exceed your wildest safari dreams. Watch this space for updates on our new lodge, which will be ready to welcome guests into an entirely new realm of awe-inspiring beauty in 2027. In the meantime, the Ngorongoro Crater remains the ultimate destination for travellers seeking a truly unique safari experience. Whether exploring the dramatic landscapes, encountering wildlife in their natural habitat, or simply taking in the breathtaking views, this is a destination like no other. We invite you to begin planning your journey and get ready to be amazed when our new lodge opens its doors in the heart of this incredible wilderness.
- OPEN: June to October, December to March
- CLOSED: April, May and November
- CLOSEST AIRSTRIP (NORTH): Kogatende, 45-min drive from camp
- CLOSEST AIRSTRIP (SOUTH): Ndutu, a 20-min drive from camp
- FAMILIES: Children aged 5 and older
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Your Questions Answered
The world-renowned Kruger National Park is South Africa's largest wildlife sanctuary with nearly 2 million ha (4.9 million acres) of unrivalled wilderness and wildlife land, and home to, not only the Big Five, but more species of large mammals than any other African game reserve.
Casual, comfortable clothing, binoculars, and your sense of adventure are essential for your safari. For everything else, a substantial list listed here should cover most, if not everything.
As of November 2019 children travelling on passports of visa-exempt countries will only require a valid passport to enter/exit South African ports of entry (birth certificates will no longer be a requirement for them), as long as they are accompanied by an adult.