Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Location - Eastern Rim of Ngorongoro Crater, close to western entrance
Experience - Great views of the Crater with easy access for game drives
Price Guide - $295 - 435 pppn
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge can't be described as one of the more inspiring lodges on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, although from the point of view of access to the Crater floor, this is definitely one of the best located. Read more?
It more or less has its own access road on the eastern crater rim.and is well worth considering for this reason alone. Its a large lodge, but with comfortable rooms and great views. It certainly isn't luxury (if that's what you're after see Ngorongoro Crater Lodge) though it is perfectly comfortable although you will be rubbing shoulders with an extraordinary number of package tourists.
Don't hold out for a gourmet experience here but Sopa lodge will suit you fine if quick and easy access to the Crater is what's important to you - and you are ready for a laugh at the contrast between this and the rest of your safari.
With 96 comfortable rooms all with ensuite bathrooms (with baths not just showers) and central heating for the really cold months, there is a vast central dining area and a bar where the static from the velour upholstery virtually makes your hair stand on end. Strange as it may seem it really is worth serious consideration, just as long as you go there with your eyes wide open - or not if you're very sensitive about interior design.
Location - Ngorongoro
Unique is a thoroughly overused word, but it really does apply to the Ngorongoro Crater. This is the largest unbroken caldera in the world - and it's full of big wild animals. The difficulty here is remembering that what you're looking at isn't artificial. And this becomes harder when you realise the only thing to rival the animal population in Ngorongoro is the tourist population...and for this you must be prepared. Jump to page?
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