NGORONGORO WILDLIFE LODGE

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 04****

LOCATION: In the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, at least 190 km (4 hours) from Arusha.

DESCRIPTION: The lodge is perched on the rim of the incomparable Ngorongoro Crater, which is the second largest crater in the world. It is built mainly from natural stone and local wood and timber. The panoramic windows encompass a superb view of the 311 sq. km crater teeming with wildlife. Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge offers a magnificent perspective from the lodges' scenic Conservation terrace.

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 75 standard rooms (63 twins and 12 doubles), 01 one presidential suite and two junior suites. 10 rooms have Inter-connecting doors.

Room décor: Very large spacious rooms with fabulous view over the crater.

Room Amenities: Central heating system, bathroom with bathtub, all rooms are naturally ventilated and are equipped with mosquito nets in front of all the ventilation vents.

Special feature: Spectacular view of the floor of the Crater from the terrace and rooms.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES FACILITIES:
The Panoramic Restaurant - a capacity of 150.
The Rhino Lounge, terrace with scenic view over the crater.
Lunch barbeques on the floor of the crater and lunches boxes with prior notice.

GENERAL FACILITIES:
? Large Dining room, Lounge and Bar
? Gift Shop and Boutique
? Travel Office
? Central Heating System

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
• Game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater
• Video films on the life of wild animals and use of llibrary,
• Guided walking safaris along the edge of the crater towards Lake Eyasi
• Enjoy panoramic views over the crater.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Available for a capacity of 150. Equipment not available.

CLIMATE: At 2286 meters (7,600 feet) above sea level. Chilly and cold weather, especially during the winter months of June and July when temperatures can get as low as 10' C or 50'F.
Rest of the time is sunny. Rains between November and May

MWAGUSI SAFARI LODGE

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism Classification): TBA

LOCATION: Nestled into a bank of the Mwagusi Sand River, this small exclusive tented camp overlooks a watering hole in the riverbed . The sight of over 2,000 buffalo flooding the riverbed below the tents and dining banda is not uncommon.

DESCRIPTION: Mwagusi Camp is without doubt the best safari camp in Ruaha National Park. It is in a better position within the park than other lodges, is more stylish and luxurious and it is more professional and competent about its game-viewing. This lodge is of the very highest standard and amongst the very best in Tanzania.
Its is also amongst the most expensive lodge in Ruaha, but rightly so and in our opinion it is worth digging a little deeper for the considerable elevation in experience to be had here in comparison with other lodges in the park.
The writer John Hemmingway once wrote that the camp is designed as a "boys fantasy of independence" along the lines of a traditional old-style African safari experience.

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 10 tents.

Room amenities:. The tents are designed within thatched bandas each with high density mattresses, dressing table, wardrobe, luggage racks and safari chairs all built in the traditional style of the camp. Solar powered lights as well as a number of traditional hurricane lamps provide lighting. At the front of each banda is a large covered veranda with a table and armchairs made from local materials. Each banda has a 'en suite' bathroom with flush loo and hot shower. The best of game viewing can be experienced from the seclusion of your veranda.

SPECIAL FEATURE:
Mwagusi Safari Camp looks out over the dry bed of a sand river where animals come to dig for water. Buffalo horns, delicate snail shells and the beautiful shapes of weathered wood lie side-by-side with local carvings and hand-woven basketry.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES:
The food here is of a pretty high standard and actually quite innovative for a safari camp.
Breakfast is sometimes served in camp and sometimes out in the bush, depending on what you are getting up to that day. The highlight for us was the home-made jams from Iringa Women's Cooperative, which easily made up in taste what it lacked in consistency.
Lunch is usually served in the main mess, although those out on all day expeditions will take a picnic. This takes the form of a pretty light meal. Our favourite is the chicken satay with a sweet-and-sour and a peanut sauce, accompanied by various interesting salads, using the freshest ingredients from the farm
s to the south of the park.
Sundowners are usually taken at a strategically chosen spot, such as the large rock in the middle of the river a few kilometres north of camp, from the top of which it is often possible to see some good wildlife action.
Dinner can take place in any number of locations, the best of which is probably inside the river bed, where a campfire is set at the foot of a small cliff, which makes for a great atmosphere.
Drinks are not included in the room rate.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: NA

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