Set on the jagged rim of the crater, wreathed in morning mist, camouflaged in river-stone and cloaked in indigenous creepers is the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. Sensitively constructed so as to take nothing from its environment whilst affording endless vistas over the heat-shimmering reaches of the crater below, the clustered boulder-built buildings of the Lodge hug the crater rim, linked by rope-lashed timber walkways that skirt the buttressed roots of ancient, liana-hung trees.

The interior, radiating out from the primeval log fire glowing at the heart of the Lodge, blends the concentrated hush of a game-viewing hide with the ochre, rust and charcoal images of a prehistoric cavern. Lit by flaming wall-lanterns, clad in gigantic volcanic boulders and decorated by the iron spears, bright-beaded robes and intricately carven artifacts of the Masai, the Lodge is a unique blend of world-class luxury, timeless volcanic splendor and ethnic style.

The Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge has a total of 74 guest rooms strung around the crater rim, each with its own rock-enclosed balcony, the rooms feature brass lamps, embossed leather headboards, wildwood mirrors, Masai carvings and flamboyant prehistoric wall motifs depicting fleeing giraffes, stylized gazelle and plunging buffalo. Of these 74 guest rooms 1 is a suite, 50 are standard rooms with twin beds, 20 standard rooms with double beds and 4 standard rooms with triple beds

The Masai-inspired dining and bar area features a two-tier wall of windows looking down on to the constantly changing vistas of the crater below, a traditional circular fireside meeting area, and a recurrent motif of massive 'prehistoric' cave paintings, stone-studded walls, Masai spears and blazing jewel-hued wall lamps.


Services include; Crater breakfasts, barbecue lunches, atmospheric sundowners and vibrant cultural entertainments, Game drives into the wildlife-teeming world of the crater, Internet connectivity and a wide range of board games plus a full library of books on Africa.

Full housekeeping services (laundry, valet, babysitting on request, house-nurses on call, children's menus and dining, and shoeshine). Plus hairdryers and telephones in all rooms.