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Overview

Rhino Lodge is an eco-friendly safari lodge located a few hundred metres from the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania. 

Originally the home of Henry Fosbrooke, the first Conservator of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the lodge has retained its rustic character while providing comfortable accommodation close to the crater. Situated at an altitude of 2,200 metres, Rhino Lodge offers easy access to the Seneto descent road into the crater and is one of the closest and most affordable lodges near the crater rim. The lodge features 24 semi-detached rooms overlooking the surrounding montane forest and Mount Oldeani.

  • 24 semi-detached en-suite rooms
  • Double, twin, and triple room configurations
  • Private wooden deck
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Hot water shower
  • Flush toilet
  • Wood-burning stove
  • Hot water bottles provided on cold nights
  • Writing desk
  • Views of the montane forest and Mount Oldeani
  • Filtered drinking water
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Main lounge with fireplace
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Outdoor viewing deck
  • Campfire area
  • Curio shop
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi in the main area
  • Eco-friendly solar-powered operation
  • 24-hour security with Maasai askaris
  • Wildlife frequently seen around the lodge grounds
  • Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Early breakfast available for crater game drives
  • Packed picnic lunches for full-day safaris
  • African-inspired cuisine
  • Tea and coffee available throughout the day
  • Bar with wines, beers, spirits, and soft drinks
  • Evening campfire before dinner
  • Traditional Maasai dance performances on selected evenings

Activities & Services

  • Ngorongoro Crater game drives
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Bird watching
  • Maasai cultural experiences
  • Photography
  • Relaxing by the campfire
  • Exploring the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Reviews 24+ From Tripadvisor

Great lodge at Ngorongoro Great lodge at the Ngorongoro. The room is big a confy and it has a balcony from which you can see the backyard that has animals. When we arrive there was Buffaloes. It was amazing. They have a delicious dinner and g

Silvia F Traveled with family

A Crater Experience We loved this lodge and it is located near the Ngorongoro Crater so that is another reason to go there. We loved the stove in our room to keep us warm and the window looked out on the grounds so we could any animals that came walking by. The staff at the restaurant was superb and we met and spoke with William (the restaurant manager) who went out of his way to help us find batteries for my husband's camera. What remarkable, kind people we found! The buffet food was delicious and the soup was hot and delicious. Highly recommend this place and well deserving of 5 stars!

DOROTHY S Traveled with family

Buffalo night visit at Rhino Lodge at Ngorongoro! Top It was our last night on the Safari, after Tarangire and Serengeti. Quite a different setup in this one! While in the Tarangire and Serengeti we slept on Tents (glamping) here it was brick and mortar, but taking into consideration it's in the middle of a jungle it's quite needed! We enjoyed a lot our stay at the Rhino Lodge, the reception was quite good, we had our luggage cleaned by the staff at arrival, top!

Ricardo B Traveled as a couple

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Location

Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, a few hundred metres from the Ngorongoro Crater rim

Region

Arusha

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