Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Perched on the jagged rim of the crater, wreathed in morning mist, camouflaged in river-stone and cloaked in indigenous creepers, the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is a triumph of ecological and architectural fusion. Sensitively constructed so as to take nothing from its environment whilst affording endless vistas over the heat-shimmering reaches of the crater below, the clustered boulder-built buildings of the Lodge hug the crater rim, linked by rope-lashed timber walkways that skirt the buttressed roots of ancient, liana-hung trees. The interior, radiating out from the primeval log fire glowing at the heart of the Lodge, blends the concentrated hush of a game-viewing hide with the ochre, rust and charcoal images of a prehistoric cavern. Lit by flaming wall-lanterns, clad in gigantic volcanic boulders and decorated by the iron spears, bright-beaded robes and intricately carven artifacts of the Maasai, the Lodge is a unique blend of world-class luxury, timeless volcanic splendor and ethnic style. As for the views, from lilac-streaked sunrise, to indigo star-studded night, the immeasurably ancient Ngorongoro Crater delivers a theatre of vistas, most unchanged since the dawn of time. The well-appointed Ngorongoro Serena Lodge consists of 75 comfortable and spacious rooms. All rooms have private stone terraces with spectacular uninterrupted views of the below crater. Furniture and fixtures are simple and modest. The rooms feature brass lamps, leather headboards, wildwood mirrors, and local carvings. There is a convenient little writing desk and chair in front of the bed. The rooms are pleasantly decorated with stylized gazelles and other animals painted on the walls. Each room is heated which is critical, as it can get quite cold up on the crater rim at night. The bathrooms are small but functional and include a shower and bathtub. |