Endoro Lodge
A back-to-nature lodge in the Ngorongoro Conservation forest near Karatu, offering panoramic views over the Ngorongoro Valley and easy access to the Ngorongoro Crater gate.
Settle into Endoro Lodge
Endoro Lodge is a back-to-nature sanctuary set in the Ngorongoro Conservation forest near Karatu, Tanzania, with panoramic views over the Ngorongoro Valley. The lodge blends its natural forest setting with African art and culture, featuring chalets that face the conservation forest and an inventive kitchen that fuses Swahili spices with international cuisine, using ingredients including coffee and tea grown in the lodge's own garden. Guests can hike to the nearby Endoro Waterfalls, visit traditional Iraqw bomas, and enjoy birdwatching and cultural performances, all within easy reach of the Ngorongoro Crater and gate.
Highlights
- Panoramic views over the Ngorongoro Valley from a forest setting near Karatu
- Hike to the cascading Endoro Waterfalls with a swimmable pool
- Cultural activities including traditional dance, song, and visits to Iraqw bomas
- Garden-grown ingredients including the lodge's own coffee and tea
- Close proximity to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area gate (19.6km) and Karatu town (5.8km)
lodge
Style
Forest lodge
Camp
32
Rooms
4
Room types
Tanzania
Country
Rooms
Rooms and spaces
Subtle luxuries
Activity
- Bicycle ridingBicycle tours through the surrounding village to explore local culture and scenery.
- BirdwatchingBirdwatching for the diverse avian life inhabiting the surrounding area.
- Cultural activitiesTraditional dance performances and song showcasing local cultural heritage.
- Endoro Waterfalls hikeHike to the cascading Endoro Waterfalls, which plunge into a pool guests can swim in.
- Iraqw Bomas visitVisits to traditional Iraqw bomas to learn about local customs and traditions.
Dining
- Bar and loungeCozy lounge and full bar facilities, with a wine cellar, for evening drinks and relaxation.
- Garden-grown ingredientsMost ingredients grown at the lodge, including its own coffee and tea.
- RestaurantInternational chefs blend Swahili spices with international cuisine; breakfast buffet, lunch a la carte, dinner a la carte/buffet. Special diets available on request.
General
- Back-up electricityBack-up electricity ensures uninterrupted power supply.
- Car parkOn-site car park available for guests.
- Conference roomConference room available for meetings and events.
- LaundryLaundry service available for guests.
- Mobile network coverageMobile network coverage available on site.
- SecurityUnfenced lodge overlooking the Ngorongoro Valley, guarded by 6 Maasai Askaris.
- TV roomCommunal TV room on site.
- WiFiWiFi available at the lodge.
Leisure
- Gift shop & Curio shopOn-site gift and curio shop.
- Massage and SpaMassage and spa treatments available at the lodge.
- Swimming poolPool nestled among trees within the forest, with poolside breakfast and evening drinks service.
