Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge main lounge

Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge — Colonial Hilltop Lodge

Five-star lodge with panoramic crater rim views

Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge is a five-star, colonial-inspired property sited on a prominent hill with 360° views that sweep from the Ngorongoro Crater rim across Oldeani Mountain to Lake Eyasi and Lake Manyara.

Overview

Colonial hilltop lodge with crater-rim views

The lodge blends grand stone architecture and generous public spaces with the practicalities expected by demanding travellers: a main lounge and central hallway, dining room, spa, conference and media rooms, children's activity facilities and a rim-flow pool.

Why Choose Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge — Colonial Hilltop Lodge

  • Hilltop location with uninterrupted views to Oldeani Mountain and the Ngorongoro Crater rim.
  • 50 deluxe rooms plus a signature Livingstone Suite — spacious rooms with private balconies and modern amenities.
  • Extensive on-site facilities: spa, rim-flow pool, conference and media rooms, children's activity room and a small boutique.

Accommodation

The lodge offers 50 deluxe guest rooms and one single-bedroom Livingstone Suite, arranged across the stone main house and garden wings. Room types include double and twin configurations, each with private balcony/verandah, en-suite bathroom, tea/coffee facilities, mini-bar, air-conditioning and safe.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

The lodge runs a full dining programme designed around excursions and crater timings: early breakfasts before drives, relaxed lunches and evening dining in formal or private settings. Signature experiences include sunrise breakfasts, private on-deck or poolside dinners, and bespoke culinary activities.

Facilities & Experiences

  • Main lounge, dining room, rim-flow pool, spa, boutique, billiards room, media room and an internet café.
  • Accessible features include wheelchair-friendly rooms and executive boardroom/conference facilities.

Practical Information

Location & Activities

  • Sits approximately 130 km from Arusha and about 9 km from Ngorongoro Gate, making it one of the closest comfortable lodge options for crater visitors.
  • Activities include guided day trips to Ngorongoro Crater, village walks, Maasai cultural lessons, bird-watching and nature walks.

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