Situated on the Ngorongoro Crater’s eastern rim. Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, located 189 kilometers from Arusha and facing the usually stunning sunsets to the west, sits well over half a kilometer above the crater bottom and provides unrivalled views across this immense caldera.
Vast open spaces and chalet tourist suites nestle inconspicuously into the expanse of Africa, representing the traditions of the indigenous population who make up Kenya and Tanzania’s unique tapestry. The lodge blends in seamlessly with its dramatic surroundings, which are themed on typically circular African huts with conical roofs and ornamented with samples of Africa’s rich tapestry of creative traditions in the form of beautiful woodcarvings and sculptures. The drama, however, does not end with the wide outdoors: it also runs through the split level interiors of the main structure, which all provide an unrivaled generosity of space while managing to combine an almost magically welcome environment of both warmth and coziness.