Perfectly perched on the highest point of the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, the best thing about Ngorongoro Explorer is the astoundingly good, eagle’s-eye view of one of the most famous calderas in the world. Even the low-slung, linear design maximises the vistas, and every one of the 84 rooms is encased by enormous, floor-to-ceiling windows for true front-row seats to the action. Inside, the lodge is modern and very contemporary, the soothing palette of neutrals and dark, inky colours designed to blend in with the surroundings and let the crater do the talking. And you certainly needn’t worry about going hungry (or thirsty!) – we hear there’s going to be a main restaurant, an outdoor boma-style dining experience, a coffee bar, pool bar, state-of-the-art wine cellar and even a chance to enjoy lunch on the floor of the crater itself…
Opening June 2027
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Sunset from a vantage point this high doesn’t get much better!
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Elewana Ngorongoro Explorer can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Elewana Ngorongoro Explorer or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Elewana Ngorongoro Explorer start from around $490, or US$490, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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