Ngorongoro Lodge Member of Melia Collection

“Beautiful and so much kindness!”

Such an amazing experience here! The lodge was beautiful, we had a gorgeous view of the crater, and we will always remember the kindness of the staff!

“Stunning View”

The accomadation and location are excellent. The view from the lodge is stunning. Had an awesome day animal spotting in the crater. Staff very friendly and food good.

“Excellent Ngorongoro Crater Hotel”

Great location on the rim of the Crater. Good food and atmosphere. Very clean. Service was particularly noteworthy for the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff.

“A Spectacular View, But We Missed the Soul of the Bush”

There is no denying that Melia Ngorongoro occupies a spectacular location. The lobby is breathtaking, opening up to sweeping views of the Ngorongoro Crater that immediately leave an impression. The food was consistently excellent, with many meals served family-style, creating a warm and convivial … lisää

There is no denying that Melia Ngorongoro occupies a spectacular location. The lobby is breathtaking, opening up to sweeping views of the Ngorongoro Crater that immediately leave an impression. The food was consistently excellent, with many meals served family-style, creating a warm and convivial atmosphere. The service throughout was attentive, polished and efficient. Our room also enjoyed wonderful views of the crater, although we found it a little compact and, at times, almost claustrophobic. What, however, we missed was something less tangible. Over the course of our Tanzanian safari, what truly captivated us wasn’t just luxury—it was the soul of the African bush. There was an innocence to it. A rawness. A vulnerability. And yet, an extraordinary warmth. It was that feeling that made each camp unforgettable. Some of our most cherished memories weren’t from the game drives at all. They were the quiet walks back to our tents after dinner, escorted by a Maasai askari. Pausing on the path after hearing the distant roar of a lion or the haunting call of a night bird. Looking up at a sky ablaze with a million stars, or watching a copper-coloured full moon rise above the wilderness. Those simple moments became some of the greatest memories we brought home. For us, Melia never quite evoked those emotions. Somewhere amid the brick, timber and concrete, the connection with the bush felt diluted. It offered every comfort of a luxury hotel and magnificent crater views, but it didn’t immerse us in the wilderness in the same way that the smaller safari camps had. That said, travellers looking for a sophisticated resort experience with all the comforts of a full-service luxury hotel and one of the finest viewpoints over Ngorongoro may well love it. For us personally, we found ourselves longing for the intimate bush camps that had defined the rest of our safari.

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