The Manor at Ngorongoro

Spread throughout the lush garden are 9 Manor Cottages, each containing two Cottage Suites. Each Cottage Suite has its own entrance and a private terrace with sun loungers. The Cottage Suite is cozy and homely decorated, with a wooden floor and an open fireplace, which is open on two sides and serves as a divider between the sitting area and the elevated bedroom. The spacious ensuite bathroom offers a freestanding Victorian-style bathtub, a separate rain shower, and double sinks. An extra bed is possible in this suite.

If you are traveling with family or friends, you can opt for the Stable Cottage. This family cottage is located separately from the main building, further back in the garden, and consists of two floors. On the ground floor, there is a spacious lounge for cozy gatherings. Adjacent are the large master bedroom with a double bed and an ensuite bathroom, and a second bedroom with two single beds and an ensuite bathroom. Each bathroom features a freestanding Victorian bathtub, a separate rain shower, and an open fireplace, which can be lit upon request. The first floor is mainly suitable for children, with a children's bedroom with two single beds, a smaller children's bathroom, and a playroom with a TV. Additionally, the Stable Cottage offers an indoor courtyard and dining area, where you can have lunch or dinner prepared upon request.

Your stay can be booked on a full board or all-inclusive basis. Full board includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as water, soft drinks, coffee and tea, local beer, house wines, and selected spirits. Laundry service is also included. If you choose all-inclusive, the above is included, as well as game drives to the Ngorongoro Crater or Lake Manyara, guided walking safaris, sundowners, horseback riding on the estate of The Manor, coffee tours at the coffee plantation, and any transfers to and from the nearest airstrip if arriving by domestic flight. Please note: all game drives are on group basis with international groups. Private game drives are not included. For both full board and all-inclusive options, park fees and tourist taxes are not included.

The lodge is located close to the Ngorongoro Crater, at over 2000 meters above sea level. Please be prepared for cool, misty mornings, pleasantly warm temperatures around midday, and cool evenings. Especially from April to September, it can get quite cold here. Therefore, always bring multiple layers of clothing so you stay warm during the colder mornings and evenings, and can peel off some layers during the day.

The Manor at Ngorongoro is part of the Elewana Collection, which places a very high value on quality and service. A minimum stay of 2 nights applies at this lodge.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner at The Manor's restaurant. The dinner is a true fine dining 5-course menu, so take your time and savor it. Throughout the day, drinks can be ordered in the lounge. Room service is available. If you are going on a longer game drive, it is possible to arrange a picnic breakfast or lunch.

The lodge does not have an extensive spa, but there is a treatment room where you can enjoy a wonderful spa treatment or massage.

The lodge has a swimming pool with sunbeds.

The Manor at Ngorongoro offers a wide range of activities. On the estate itself, you can enjoy a nature walk or horseback riding with a guide. At the coffee plantation, you can take a coffee tour to learn more about the process from bean to cup. There are also many activities organized for children, such as a kids' spa treatment, visits to animals on a local farm, a treasure hunt on the estate, a movie night, or harvesting fruits and vegetables in the lodge's vegetable garden.

You are staying near the Ngorongoro Crater for a reason, so a game drive in the crater is a must. These are conducted in small international groups. It is also possible to book a private game drive. Even more unique is the private bush lunch in the crater, which you can reserve. This is served as a picnic lunch, but at a spectacular location. Day trips to Lake Manyara National Park or Olduvai Gorge can also be arranged.

Furthermore, the hotel features a boutique, a billiard room, a TV lounge, a laundry service, and Wi-Fi in the public areas and suites.

The Elewana Collection places great importance on sustainability and implements this across all lodges. The Manor at Ngorongoro has the 'Seed' certification from Responsible Tourism Tanzania. This means they have taken the first steps towards responsible tourism. No single-use plastic is used anymore, and all recyclable waste is recycled. Whenever possible, local staff are employed, and local products are used as much as possible.