Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge sits between the villages of Karatu and Rhotia, backed by the Ngorongoro Forest Reserve. Views stretch across a working coffee plantation to the forest beyond, giving the lodge a calm, rural feel that is welcome after busy days on safari.
The main lodge brings together a reception, lounge, bar and dining room. Outside, a broad veranda overlooks the swimming pool, spa and cottages. It is a lovely spot for afternoon tea and later for a drink as the light fades over the trees. Meals are included on a full board basis, and room service is available.
Quieter days can be filled with a massage at the spa, a swim, a guided walk or birdwatching. Cultural activities can also be arranged. The lodge runs on solar power and is open year-round.
Its position on the northern safari circuit makes it a practical base for visiting Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.
ACCOMMODATION
The cottages are set in landscaped grounds, and each room opens through French doors onto a private veranda facing the coffee estate and the Ngorongoro Forest.
Inside, hand-crafted furniture is paired with a fireplace, a sitting area, a dressing area and a writing desk. Every room has a king bed and a queen bed under mosquito nets, so it suits couples or friends sharing. Bathrooms feature a slipper bath and an indoor shower, with an outdoor shower alongside. Family suites, made up of adjoining rooms, sleep up to six.
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge lies between the villages of Karatu and Rhotia on northern Tanzania’s safari circuit, set against the Ngorongoro Forest Reserve. The lodge is between 21 and 25 km from Lake Manyara Airstrip, depending on the route, which takes around 40 minutes by road. Its countryside setting among coffee fields makes it a well-placed base for game drives into Ngorongoro Crater, while Lake Manyara National Park is also close enough to combine with the crater on a northern circuit itinerary.
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