Ngorongoro Crater Hotels & Resorts

Enjoy a special bush lunch right on the Ngorongoro Crater floor, surrounded by wildlife. Ngorongoro Tented Camp is just a 15-minute drive from the crater, so you’re usually the first ones there around 6.30am, ready to explore the heritage site’s diverse mix of lakes, forests and plains which are home to a large concentration of wildlife. Before lunch, you'll spend a few hours looking for members of the Big Five, migratory birds and grazing game, not to mention endangered rhinos who thrive on the crater floor.

As you drive into the private picnic spot, you will smell the barbecue cooking. You'll be amazed to see a bar and tables set up for the feast. There’s a range of freshly-cooked hot meat as well as salads and sides to enjoy. As you eat, you’re surrounded by beautiful scenery; swamps where hippos wallow and acacia trees are filled with birds and monkeys.

Treat yourself to an indulgent spa day at Elewana The Manor Ngorongoro. Nestled within the Shangri La Coffee plantation and surrounded by hills, the stately home is the ideal place to enjoy a rest day on your Tanzania trip.

Start with a dip in the pool and then head to the spa, where there is a peaceful treatment room. The skilled therapists offer a range of massages with various oils, tailored to your personal needs, as well as manicures, pedicures and facials with Healing Earth products.

The High Tea experience is the perfect way to follow your spa session. A charcuterie served with a selection of cured meats, cheese, pickles and preserves, as well as fresh fruit, artisan breads and two sweet options. The focus is on healthy options, moving away from gluten and starch, served with plenty of fresh coffee from the estate. You can enjoy the High Tea in the lounge, dining room or out in the gardens, where you can admire views of the rolling green hills.