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| ACCESS |
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What method of transportation is recommended to reach Ngorongoro Crater Lodge? |
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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is easily accessible by scheduled flight or private charter, followed by
a 1.5-hour road transfer to the Lodge – we can pre-book and package all of your regional/internal flights and transfers, and provide a meet and greet service at all airports.
- There are regular international flights from Europe and South Africa to Nairobi, Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro International Airports
- Daily scheduled flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport via Kilimanjaro to Manyara airstrip followed by a 1.5-hour road transfer
- If you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will overnight in Arusha, departing early the next morning on a scheduled flight to Manyara airstrip
- Daily scheduled flights from Dar es Salaam to Arusha, followed by an afternoon scheduled flight to Manyara airstrip and a 1.5-hour road transfer to the Lodge
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| ACCOMMODATION |
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How long should I stay at the Crater? |
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Minimum two-night stay is recommended but a third day allows visits to Olduvai Gorge and local Maasai manyattas (homesteads). |
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| AFRICAN WILDLIFE |
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What are the characteristic animal species of the area? |
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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge offers excellent year-round game viewing including lion, elephant, black rhino, eland, leopard, buffalo, cheetah, hyena, hippo, wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, zebra, reedbuck, flamingo and klipspringer. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge also provides ideal access to the birthing grounds of the Great Migration.
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When is the best time to see the Great Migration? |
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The migration is a 12-month cycle and CC Africa has lodges at all major viewing points. Our consultants will advise when and where are the best times. The Great Migration usually moves into the surrounding area in January, and thousands of wildebeest calve in February and March. |
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| CHILDREN |
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Are children welcome? |
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Yes. Children under 11 are warmly welcome at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge North and South Camps. Recommended age for children on safari in Tanzania is eight years and older.
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Where can children sleep? |
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An extra bed can be arranged for one child (11 and under) sharing their parents’ suite at North and South Camps. Regrettably, for safety reasons, children cannot be accommodated at Tree Camp.
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What are the activities available for children? |
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Activities depend entirely on the age of the children and may include the following:
- Special family game-drives (at the discretion of the lodge manager and subject to availability)
- Special one-hour children's bush walks within the camp perimeter
- Planet Manager activity books
- Special programmes can be compiled such as birding, paper making and insect safaris
- Children’s meals and menus available
- Maasai beading
- Spear throwing
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Are babysitting services offered? |
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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge’s local housekeepers are available for babysitting. |
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| FOOD |
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What style and type of meals are on offer? |
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All CC Africa lodges are world-renowned for their delicious Pan-African cuisine – fresh ingredients, simply prepared with an African flavour.
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Do you cater for specific diets? |
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Yes, all halaal and vegetarian dietary requirements will be catered for. When making your reservation, please advise us of any specific dietary requirements that you may have, and these will be communicated immediately to the Lodge. |
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| GUEST SAFETY |
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Will I be safe? |
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Guest safety is of paramount importance – Askaris (Maasai warriors) monitor animal activity within the Lodge areas, and escort guests to/from their suites at night. |
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| HEALTH |
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What kind of medical precautions do I need to take? |
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Please consult your physician or health department for the latest health and anti-malarial precautions. Some countries require advance inoculations (and certificates thereof) – we will advise you of these.
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How is emergency medical cover and travel insurance arranged? |
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Emergency medical evacuation insurance is included in the rate at all CC Africa lodges. This guarantees all reasonable, practical assistance in obtaining primary or emergency medical services for an insured person who suffers illness or injury. Please note that this is evacuation insurance only and does not replace normal travel insurance. Trained first-aiders are on standby at the Lodge at all times and emergency evacuation by air is available. |
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| INTERNET/TELEPHONE FACILITIES |
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Do you have Internet access? |
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Intermittent Internet access is available at an additional cost. |
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| LAUNDRY SERVICE |
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Do you have a laundry service? |
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We offer a complimentary laundry service – no dry cleaning facilities available. |
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| PACKING SUGGESTIONS |
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What do I pack? |
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- Light cotton trousers
- Cotton shorts
- Light cotton shirts (long and short sleeved)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sandals
- Shower-proof rain jacket/windbreaker
- Sunhat
- Fleece
- Insect repellent
- Small torch
- Bathing suit
- Suntan lotion
- Sunglasses
- Camera (recommended Telephoto Lens)
- Binoculars
For winter, pack an extra:
- Warm jacket
- Woollen hat
- Scarf and gloves
Batteries, camera film, sunscreen and an extensive range of branded safari wear can be bought at the Lodge’s crafts shop. |
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| POWER |
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Do you have electricity? |
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220v AC current is available during certain times of the day. International adaptors can be supplied on request, and hairdryers are available in all rooms. |
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| SAFARI ACTIVITIES |
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What are the activities? |
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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge offers exciting daily game-drives in closed 4x4 safari vehicles, birdwatching opportunities and a range of optional extras, including excursions to Olduvai Gorge and Shifting Sands, guided walking safaris on the rim of the Crater, Maasai cultural visits and private picnics on the Crater floor.
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What are the approximate starting times of the game-drives? |
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Early morning, dependent upon the seasons.
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What is the length of the game-drives? |
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Usually a full day with a delicious brunch or lunch enjoyed on the Crater floor.
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How are CC Africa’s trackers and rangers trained? |
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We employ over 200 full-time rangers, guides and trackers across the group who are trained at CC Africa’s Ranger Training Schools - Mwewe at Klein’s Camp in Tanzania and Inkwazi at Phinda in South Africa - and are renowned for their heartfelt enthusiasm and excellent knowledge of the African bush and wildlife. We also employ full-time ranger trainers who regularly assess our guides’ performance and knowledge. Guest safety is paramount at all times.
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Are private safari vehicles available? |
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CC Africa’s Specialist Safari – Your Private Guided Tanzanian Safari – offers guests an unforgettable way of experiencing Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, accompanied throughout by a professional CC Africa guide in a safari vehicle for your exclusive use.
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| SAFARI SEASONS |
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| Q: |
When is the rainy season? |
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Rainfall occurs predominantly from November to May, with the ‘short rains’ from November to December and ‘long rains’ from March to May. Rainfall is about 700mm (27 inches) on the Crater floor and over 1 500mm (58 inches) on the rim. |
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| WATER |
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Is the water safe to drink? |
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We do not recommend you drink the tap water. We offer complimentary bottles of mineral water in the rooms and with meals. |
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