Regularly voted one of the best hotels in the world, the unique 3* Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge clings to the rim of the largest and most perfect volcanic crater on Earth. Long and low, the lodge is built from local river stone and camouflaged with indigenous vines. Designed to blend completely into the landscape, it is entirely invisible from the floor of the Crater 600 metres below. Deep within the Crater, enclosed by towering walls, you can mingle with some 25,000 large mammals wandering the plains, lakes and forests of ‘the land that time forgot’, ruled by enormous bull elephants, rhinos and lions. [slideshow] The lodge takes its inspiration from the so-called ‘Cradle of Mankind’, the prehistoric site of Olduvai Gorge, which lies close by. Linked by arched stone passages and timbered decks, its walls are decorated with stylized prehistoric cave paintings and lit by flaring torches. At the stone heart of the lodge burns a glowing fire, which is kept constantly alight. Decorated with cave paintings, the rooms are strung around the Crater rim. Each has its own rock-enclosed balcony, and all enjoy completely uninterrupted views of the volcanic amphitheatre far below. Further Information We carefully select luxury accomodations offering the services and facilities our customers care about and genuinely use. If you would like a factsheet or your party require something specific (e.g. Nanny or Butler services) , please enquire and we will email details. For more on travel practicalities or the activities on offer, please see the summary page for this AdventureTemple: AT34 Crater Safari We’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. To add a comment or check out what our community has to say, please click here: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge