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EserianNgorongoro

  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

The LodgeAfrica's Eden at your feet

In 2025, a calm, scenic full-board stay on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater with sweeping, uninterrupted views across one of the most extraordinary natural arenas on Earth was created. A volcanic caldera that became an ecosystem unlike anything else on the planet.

Sundowner drives, nature walks, bush breakfasts, and bush dinners are all inclusive. Eserian is not merely a place to sleep between game drives, it is the experience itself; a vantage point from which all of Africa’s Eden unfolds below.

Highlights
  • Full-Board Stay
  • Crater Rim Views
  • Bush Breakfast & Dinner
  • Nature Walks
  • Sundowner Drives
  • All-Inclusive Experience
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Two rustic wooden safari chairs draped with Maasai blankets facing champagne and glasses on a private balcony deck at Amani Eserian Ngorongoro, overlooking the crater landscape
Intimate candlelit dinner for two at Amani Eserian Ngorongoro with a vintage brass lantern, African mudcloth table runner, and plated meals with colourful vegetables
Evening campfire with safari director chairs arranged around an open fire in front of the rustic timber lodge building at Amani Eserian Ngorongoro under a starry night sky
Rustic en-suite bathroom at Amani Eserian Ngorongoro featuring a double vessel sink on a handcrafted wooden vanity with warm timber wall panelling
Symmetrical king bedroom at Amani Eserian Ngorongoro with large zebra-print headboard, woven pendant lights, and African-inspired décor
Wide-angle view of king suite at Amani Eserian Ngorongoro showing zebra-print feature wall, green accent bedding, timber floors, and open-plan en-suite vanity
Friendly Amani Collection staff member behind the rustic wooden bar at Amani Eserian Ngorongoro, surrounded by a well-stocked selection of wines and spirits
Neat standard twin room at Amani Eserian Ngorongoro with white bedding, yellow Maasai-stripe cushions, woven pendant light, and African basket wall décor
Safari suite lounge at Amani Eserian Ngorongoro with rattan chairs, wooden dining table, African mudcloth wall hanging, and panoramic window overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater
Dramatic golden sunset over the Ngorongoro Crater viewed through a lodge window at Amani Eserian, with drinks on a wooden table in the foreground
Warmly lit twin room at Amani Eserian Ngorongoro Lodge featuring giraffe-print bedding, African wall décor, woven rug, and en-suite vanity
Bright twin room at Amani Eserian Ngorongoro with giraffe-print bedding, open balcony doors, and sweeping views over the Ngorongoro highlands

ActivitiesCrater Landscapes

Guests are treated to breathtaking 360° panoramas spanning the Ndutu plains, the Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, Olbalbal Lake, and the distant Crater Hills. From here, your adventures into the outlying areas await.

Crater Game Drives

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor, home to lions, elephants, rhinos, and flamingos, just one hour from the lodge. Drives to Ndutu are equally accessible.

Nature Walks

Guided walks through the scenic surroundings of Makarot Hill, with sweeping views over Ndutu, the Serengeti, and Olbaobal Lake.

Olduvai Gorge

Visit the cradle of humankind, the historic Olduvai Gorge, including the Mary Leakey Living Museum which is just a short drive from Eserian.

Maasai Cultural Tours

Immerse yourself in living Maasai culture with authentic village visits to nearby Maasai and Iraqw communities.

Scenic Excursions

Venture to Nasera Rock, Lemuta Hills, Laetoli, Shifting Sand, Olkarean George, and the Ilkiborian and Enduroto mountain ranges.

Sundowners & Bird Watching

Relax with evening drinks overlooking the highlands, or observe the rich highland and forest bird species found around the lodge.

Pricing2026 Rates

All-Inclusive Full Board (FB) — Accommodation, All Meals, Game Drives (Crater/Ndutu/Olduvai), Activities, TDL and VAT.
Peak Season01 Jul – 31 Oct · 20 Dec – 06 Jan
Peak Season07 Jan – 28 Feb · 01–30 Jun · 01 Nov – 19 Dec
Peak Season01 Jul – 31 Oct · 20 Dec – 06 Jan
Rates Per Person in US$ Peak High Low
Single Room $469 $450 $288
Double Room $625 $600 $575
Triple Room $968 $900 $863
Family Room / Apartment $1,250 $1,200 $1,155
  • Important Notes
  • Full Board includes all meals, sundowner, nature walks, bush breakfast, bush dinner, and Maasai cultural visits.
  • Game drives to Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu, and Olduvai Gorge included.
  • USD 20 per person per night applies on: 24, 25, 26, 31 Dec · 01 Jan · Easter
  • Stay 4 nights or more at any Amani Collection properties and qualify for an additional 5% discount.
  • Residents and citizens of East African countries are entitled to a 10% discount off prevailing seasonal STO rates.
  • Check-In: 12:00 PM · Check-Out: 10:00 AM. Late check-out (until 18:00) charged at 50% of one full night.
  • All rates quoted in US Dollars, inclusive of 18% VAT and Tanzania Tourism Development Tax.
Child Policy
Under 5 years Complimentary
Age 6–11 sharing with 2 adults 50% of adult sharing rate
Age 6–15 sharing with 1 adult Double room rate
Age 6–15 in own room 75% of adult sharing rate
Activities & Extras
Sundowner Inclusive
Nature Walking within the property Inclusive
Bush Breakfast Inclusive
Bush Dinner Inclusive
Lunch Box Inclusive
Honeymooners Special Set Up Inclusive
Traditional Tanzanian cuisine plated at Olduvai Museum Restaurant, served with fresh juice on a safari dining table

Also in NgorongoroOlduvai Restaurant

Strategically located at the Olduvai Gorge Museum junction on the Ngorongoro–Serengeti Road, it serves as a welcome oasis for guests en route between Ngorongoro and the Serengeti to enjoy a hot meal.

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