Key facts
| Location | Ngorongoro Crater rim, a few minutes to the descent into the crater |
|---|---|
| Distance to gate and airstrip | 220 km from Kilimanjaro Airport · 41 km from Lake Manyara Airstrip · 180 km from Arusha |
| Rooms | 56 rooms with crater views, including 21 suites and 1 villa |
| Board | Full board |
| Facilities | Restaurant, lounge, bar, spa, private terrace |
| Price level | €€€ |
| Season | open all year round |
Location and surroundings
Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection stands directly on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. From the crater rim, the view opens up over the crater floor, and the descent road into the Ngorongoro Crater is just a few minutes away. This allows an early start to your game drive, when the crater floor is at its busiest. The lodge lies in the green highlands of the conservation area, where the air is cool and fresh. It is 220 kilometres from Kilimanjaro Airport, 180 kilometres from Arusha, and the Lake Manyara Airstrip is 41 kilometres away.
Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection is one of several places to stay around the Ngorongoro Crater. The overview of lodges around Ngorongoro features further lodges in the region.
Rooms and facilities
The lodge’s 56 rooms look out over the crater, including 21 suites and one villa. All rooms are modern in style and have a private terrace with a view. In the main building, the restaurant serves international and regional dishes, and there are also a lounge and bar areas. Spa and wellness facilities are available after the game drive. Meals are on a full-board basis, so breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Updated on October 11, 2026
