Ngorongoro Serena Lodge is a comfortable, large hotel on the southern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater; well located for the wildlife at Ngorongoro, but unimaginitive. What the lodge lacks in ambience or style is made up for by the magnificent views of the Ngorongoro Crater. This is a conveniently placed hotel from which to visit the Crater.

Ngorongoro Serena lodge is perched on the southern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater at around 7500ft above sea level. The building is made of plant and ivy-covered native stone, which gives a slightly austere look close up. However, from the crater the reason for this design is evident as the building blends well with it's surroundings. Serena isn't a luxury lodge in the way that Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is, but of all the lodges at Ngorongoro Crater this is probably the safest bet if your budget doesnt stretch to Crater Lodge. It lies somewhere in between the latter (serious luxury) and Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge (strange food, but otherwise good) - it's basically unremarkable, but a fraction of the price of Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.

If you prefer to avoid the larger lodges

have a look at the farms in Karatu, a short distance from Ngorongoro. No Crater views, but small and intimate accommodation - Plantation Lodge, Gibb's Farm and Kifaru.

Most of the 75 guest rooms have private terraces with views over the Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands where countless animals make their home. The bar & dining areas are also well designed to take advantage of the lodge's exceptional situation. The food is good for a lodge of this size and the service, as in all Serena Hotels, is good. Serena Lodge is the nearest lodge to the Ngorongoro Crater entrance, a big advantage when making those early morning starts.

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If you prefer to avoid the larger lodges

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