Ever been to Ngorongoro Sopa lodge in Tanzania? This lodge is surely sopa. With the amount of attention given to a client at this lodge, one would not hesitate to call this lodge the most beautiful in Ngoongoro Crater area. On this page we give you our detailed vacation at sopa lodge in Ngorogoro Serengeti national park.

The Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge is located on Lemala Hill on the uppermost, eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site, in the volcanic highlands of northern Tanzania.

The crater forms part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area which covers 8,300sq kms (3,200 sq. miles).

This World Heritage Site has been set aside to preserve and integrate the diverse values and interests of wildlife, local people, archaeology, flora, tourism and the area's environment and ecology.

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The Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge is, and will remain as, the only tourist development on the eastern rim of the crater and thus offers guests unique and spectacular views down into the crater floor and of the sunsets over the western horizon.

Another major advantage of this site that guests can enjoy is the fact that their crater safari begins within five minutes of leaving the lodge.For all Luxury safari lodges in Ngorongoro area click here.

Opened in 1992, the lodge can accommodate 190 guests in 92 suites, each enjoying wall-to-wall carpeting, central heating, a private lounge with a mini bar, a bedroom with two queen size beds and ample room for a third, an en-suite bathroom with shaver sockets and a hair dryer, and a private solarium which offers stunning views either down into the crater floor below or of the setting sun over the western horizon.

A number of lodge electrical generating systems provide 240volts, 50 cycles 24 hours a day. water supply comes from nearby springs but guests are advised not to drink from the taps.

Instead, complimentary bottled mineral water is provided in the mini bars while further stocks are available for sale in the main bar.

They welcome kids of all ages and can provide both special meals at convenient times and baby sitters on request.

Communications The lodge has direct-dial satelite telephone facilities as well as satellite television and wildlife-video-film options.

Guest shops stock a wide selection of curios, gift items, clothing, film, sweets, postcards, personal requisites and toiletries.

A swimming pool is situated on the very edge of the crater itself and the water is bracing, even invigorating to say the least, at any time of year.

However, for those who would prefer the warmth of a shower or bath in their suite, the pool is a perfect area to unwind and relax while enjoying the views of the crater floor below or of the sunsets in the evenings.

Also, they can supply both petrol and diesel fuels and can carry out most minor repairs.

The rooms are immense - newly furnished, marble bathrooms with grand shower, king-sized very comfortable beds, Crater visible from window ( we were on the ground level and not in the center of the resort - still had great view).

Lounge, bar, check in area, very modern with a nicely decorated restuarant. Service and food at restuarant was excellent .

Several meal choices at dinner - extensive breakfast buffet with specialty orders. I was sick one night (sore throat) and did not go to dinner.

Restaurant staff asked where I was - and then provided hot tea with lemon and some potion which they brought to my room (on their own).

Opened in the year 1992 Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge located in Lemala Hill on the uppermost, eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, offers one of the best breathtaking views of Ngorongoro Crater.

The lodge is home to many tourists who come to view the crater, thus it offers guests with adequate accommodation facilities, in that it has 100 suites which are well furnished. All the rooms are spacious and provides spectacular view of the crater.

The lodge has a swimming pool which is situated on the very edge of the crater itself as well as other facilities such as a bar and private lounges.

The lodge also serves different cuisines to diverse guests who come to the place, with services being provided by the lodge professional staff.

At ngorongoro sopa lodge all suites are centrally heated and the bar and dining room feature large log fires in the evenings for the guests to keep warm.

Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge is the ideal setting for small wedding ceremonies. Wedding packages are tailored for intimate events.

The Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge has a bar which is a cosy area that has 4 real fires and comfortable seating, where one can relax and enjoy their drinks at any time of day.

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