Key facts
| Location | private wooded estate near Karatu |
|---|---|
| Distance to gate and airstrip | a few minutes' drive to the Ngorongoro Gate · 1 hour's drive from Lake Manyara Airstrip |
| Rooms | 20 suites (130 m² each) in private log-cabin-style cottages |
| Board | Full board |
| Facilities | Fireplace, seating corner, veranda, restaurant, bar, lounge, spa |
| Price level | €€€ |
| Season | open all year round |
Location and Surroundings
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge stands near Karatu on a private, hilly wooded estate. You reach the Lodoare Gate, the entrance to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, after just a few minutes’ drive. The surroundings are green and shaped by highland forest, almost park-like, and the location on the forest edge ensures peace and privacy. The drive from Lake Manyara Airstrip to the lodge takes about an hour.
The location near Karatu is a good base for drives into the crater and the conservation area. You can find more accommodation in this region at Ngorongoro lodges. The Ngorongoro Crater page describes what awaits you in the conservation area itself, from the crater rim to the animals on the crater floor.
Rooms and Facilities
You stay in one of 20 suites, each a free-standing log-cabin-style cottage of around 130 square metres. Each suite has a private bathroom, a fireplace, a seating area and a veranda overlooking the greenery. The interior features plenty of wood and warm colours. In the cool highland nights, the fireplace is more than decoration.
In the main building you will find the restaurant, the bar and a lounge with a fireplace. Meals are on a full-board basis, so you dine in the lodge restaurant. A small spa area is also available if you want a quiet day between excursions.
Updated on October 11, 2026
