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Travel: The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Tanzania

The Ngorongoro Crater [Tanzania]

Balloon Safari Tanzania
Luxury Africa Travel The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge in Tanzania

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Drift lazily high above the Serengeti plains in a hot air balloon, getting a spectacular birds-eye view of natural breathtaking phenomenon like the must-see wildebeest migration. Then once you land, sit down to a full breakfast set-up under the shade of an Umbrella tree amid the peaceful surroundings of the Serengeti plains. Just one of the many memorable experiences to be enjoyed in the Serengeti National Park within whose eastern border you will find the Ngorongoro Crater, the remains of a massive volcano nearly three million years old and a World Heritage Site.

To the Maasai, who have historically and continue to graze their cattle in the area, the Serengeti is known as Siringitu – “the place where the land moves on forever” and is not only home to one of the oldest ecosystems on earth but is also recognised as the ‘birthplace of mankind’ due to the significant discovery of the earliest ever recorded human footprints in the Olduvai Gorge situated within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Home to nearly 25 000 wildlife, it is unsurprising therefore that the Ngorongoro Crater is a popular safari area and in the interest of preserving the environment the number of safari vehicles permitted at any one time per day within the Crater is restricted to either a morning or afternoon trip and although meaning short excursions and wildlife observation times, this measure has helped to maintain the quality of the experience through fewer people.

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Stay at the opulent Ngorongoro Crater Lodge a dramatic cluster of roundels in an equally dramatic setting perched at the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater. This exclusive luxury lodge is unique in how it combines exceptional design and sumptuous attention to detail within the walls of the lodge whilst keeping the exterior sympathetic to the spectacular setting. The architecture of the lodge is inspired by the structure of Maasai manyatta enclosure and comprises 30 circular suites divided across three camps with each suite strategically placed to offer magnificent views of the Crater.

Luxury Africa Travel To The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Tanzania

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Like something out of a fairy-tale, at the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge the element of romance is key to your visit; expect breathtaking views from bathtubs strewn with flower petals, personal fireplaces and raw silk curtains gracing floor-to-ceiling windows, enchanting rooms illuminated with hand-beaded chandeliers and fine dining in the impressive domed dining room.

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… Now why do I suddenly hear my bags calling…

Additional Details:
To find out more about Ngorongoro Crater Lodge and bookings visit:www.wildernesstravel.com – Check for rates 
www.andbeyondafrica.com  – Rates per night and season range from USD$685-USD$1500

To book Balloon Safaris visit: www.balloonsafaris.com 

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