(Luxury game lodge - Ngorongoro crater rim)

Location: Perched on the rim of the crater, camouflaged in river-stone and cloaked in indigenous creepers, the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is a unique blend of world-class luxury, timeless volcanic splendour and ethnic style. Sensitively constructed so as to take nothing from its environment whilst affording stunning views of the crater below. The clustered boulder-built buildings of the Lodge are all linked by rope-lashed timber walkways offering some beautiful views of the crater below.

Lodge and rooms: Strung around the crater rim, the lodge offers 75 rooms, each with its own rock-enclosed balcony, brass lamps, embossed leather headboards, wildwood mirrors and Maasai carvings. The rooms are fully air-conditioned and enjoy uninterrupted views over the Crater. The rooms all have en-suite facilities with a walk in wardrobe, hairdryers and central heating facilities to help alleviate those cold winter nights on the crater rim.

The interior of the rest of the lodge is lit by flaming wall-lanterns, clad in gigantic volcanic boulders and decorated by the iron spears, bright-beaded robes and intricately carven Maasai artefacts. Other facilities include a Maasai-inspired split-level dining and bar area, looking down on to the crater below, and a traditional circular fireside meeting area. The atmosphere is relaxed and candle-lit whilst the menu choices include traditional Maasai fare, long-time safari favourites and internationally themed menus.

Facilities

• Full housekeeping services (laundry, valet, babysitting, children's menus and dining and shoeshine) plus hairdryers and telephones in all rooms.

• Restaurant preparing fresh food in front of guests.

• Full medical back-up and emergency evacuation facilities.

• Swimming pool.

• Beauty treatments, massage and hairdressing.

• Extensively stocked Africana Gift Shop.

• Internet connectivity and a wide range of board games plus a full library of books on Africa.

• Communication available via telephone, fax and radio.

• Express check in and out and 24-hour Forex facilities.

• American Express, MasterCard, Visa and Barclay's credit cards accepted.

• Lunch boxes, fruit, flowers and celebration cakes may be ordered.

• Central safety deposit service available, free-of-charge, at the reception desk.

• Voltage is 240V in rooms; shaver outlets have both 110V and 240V. Adaptors available at the reception desk.

• Lounge and bar serving soft drinks, tea, coffee and alcoholic beverages.

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