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Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Ngorongoro Crater

This lodge is located right on the rim of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most unique and breath-taking natural wonders. Due to its setting on the crater's edge, you have panoramic views of the crater floor, which is home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. This strategic location allows you to experience the incredible biodiversity of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The lodge’s design is inspired by the architectural style of traditional Maasai huts, with the stone-clad walls, thatched roofs, and indigenous timber used in construction to reflect the lodge's commitment to the environment. All of the 74 rooms enjoy spectacular crater views from either a balcony or a terrace and are designed using the local landscape and wildlife as inspiration. A lounge, bar and dining area, along with a sweeping panoramic terrace are all designed to benefit from the breath-taking views of the crater and wider landscape.

You’re ideally positioned for exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Game drives into the crater provide opportunities to see an array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, rhinos, and an astonishing variety of bird species. The lodge also offers guided walks along the crater rim, where you can learn about the local flora and fauna while enjoying the views. The lodge’s bar and lounge, with its large stone fireplace, provides a perfect spot to relax and reflect on the day's adventures.

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Amenities

Activities, Bar, Game Drives, Restaurant, Safari Style All Inclusive, Walking & Trekking

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Other Options

Garonga is ideally positioned in the greater Makalali Conservancy, west of the Kruger National Park. This private nature reserve boasts the Big 5 and you can take part in the morning and afternoon game drives. In between activities, you can simply relax in the hammock with a good book while watching the grazing impala. You'll find a bar, restaurant, pool and spa as well as a whole array of activities. Activities include Bird Watching, Game Walks, Gourmet Picnics, Sleepouts and much more. There are six tents overlooking a dry riverbed, and have a wooden deck complete with hammock that commands spectacular views. The rooms are light, airy and spacious with indoor/outdoor showers and also have a safe, fan and mini-bar

Garonga

Kruger National Park

Sitting at the foot of the legendary Ghost Mountain in Mkuze lies the privately owned, award-winning Ghost Mountain Inn. This intimate and beautiful hotel is the ideal location from which to explore the game and coastal reserves of the Elephant Coast. 

Discover the abundance of wildlife and scenic wonders of this rich and diverse region during game drives, guided walks and boat cruises in the company of knowledgeable rangers. As well as organised activities there is also a restaurant and bar, spa, swimming pool and the hotel also has lovely gardens to explore. 

The rooms have private patios with views of the garden or courtyard. All are air conditioned and have ceiling fan, mini bar, television, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities as well as a balcony or terrace.

Ghost Mountain Inn

Mkuze

This charming, small and friendly guest house is located in a quiet residential part of Durban and is the ideal place to start your adventures in KwaZulu-Natal. You're just a short distance from plenty of restaurants and a little more than 10 minutes from Durban's vibrant beachfront. Often overlooked, Durban is a city by the sea which offers plenty of attractions for the visitor and the hotel will be happy to help with ideas. You'll find a swimming pool and a lovely deck where breakfast is served and if you've had a busy day there a plenty of spots to relax with a good novel and a refreshing drink. 

The rooms are attractively furnished in period style and all have air conditioning, television as well as tea and coffee making facilities.

Goble Palms Guest Lodge

Durban

How our Tent Ratings work

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These are based on our personal experience of the hotel, camp or lodge and should not be compared against ratings you find elsewhere. We intend to guide you and don’t be put off by a low tent rating as some of our favourites fall into the 2 and 3-tent categories.​

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It is also important to bear in mind that standards vary from country to country and a 4-tent hotel in South Africa cannot be compared with a 4-tent hotel in another part of the world. 

To summarise our grading system, we have considered the following.

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High in both quality and luxury of experience, and property must have ‘wowed’ us on many levels.

This is our benchmark for excellent service and experience, location and /or activities. 

Good relative value, excellent location and/or experience, and offering an ideal base for exploring the area.

Budget-focused stopover property, sometimes it’s the ideal location on a driving itinerary.

Don’t be put off, these stays are comfortable and a perfect pit stop on a journey where the choices may be limited. 

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+44 (0)7516 766404

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