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Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro, Tanzania

Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Lodge
Luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate

Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.

Photo: Elewana Collection · Source ↗

Full board (FB)

Accommodation, Breakfast and 7 more

19 rooms

Manor Cottage Suites, Stable Cottage · Sleeps up to 49 guests

All ages welcome

Family rooms available

By air

via Manyara Airstrip

From about A$950

per person / night, sharing

Overview

About Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro

On the Shangri-La coffee estate beside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, The Manor pairs Cape Dutch-style buildings with gardens and cottage accommodation. Its 18 suites have private entrances, sun terraces and fireplaces, while the three-bedroom Stable Cottage gives families or friends their own lounge and dining space. Days can centre on game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater, horse riding through the coffee estate or time by the pool. Full board includes meals, selected drinks and laundry; safari activities and transfers cost extra on that plan.

“A good fit for families and friends who want cottage privacy, fireside evenings and a pool between crater excursions. The Stable Cottage keeps three bedrooms and shared living space together.”
Why we love it · Explore Africa

Best for

FamiliesGroupsLeisure

Known for

What you can expect to see

LionWildebeestBuffaloZebraRhino

Ngorongoro Crater game drives visit habitat for resident lions, wildebeest, buffalo, zebra and rhino.

Your stay

What's included

Board: Full board (FB)

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Soft drinks
  • Beer
  • House wines
  • Selected spirits
  • Laundry

Not included

  • Transfers
  • Flights
  • Gratuities
  • Park fees
  • Concession fees

Full board excludes transfers, flights, airport taxes, gratuities and medical evacuation insurance. Applicable park, conservancy and camping fees are extra.

Optional extras (at a cost)

Game drives, coffee tours, horse riding, crater bush lunches and private estate picnic lunches cost extra on Full board. Premium drinks and additional meals are also charged separately.

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Library
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

In your room

  • Tea and coffee
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Tea/coffee station
  • Safe

Rooms

Where you sleep

Sleeps up to 49 guests

  • Manor Cottage Suites18 at the property · Private entrance, Private sun terrace, Open-fronted fireplace, En-suite bath and shower, Twin vanity basins, Rainfall shower
  • Stable Cottage1 at the property · Children's Twin Room · Master Bedroom, Twin Bedroom, Children's Twin Room, Three bathrooms, Family Lounge, Satellite TV Playroom

Activities

Things to do

Getting there

How you'll arrive

  1. Manyara Airstrip
  2. Transfer
  3. Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro
How you arrive
By air · via Manyara Airstrip
Transfers
Drive from Arusha or Kilimanjaro, or fly to Manyara Airstrip for a road transfer. The drive from Kilimanjaro Airport takes about 3 hours 45 minutes; Arusha town centre is about 2 hours 45 minutes away.

Good to know

Before you book

Children
All ages welcome. Family rooms available
Single travellers
No single supplement
Power
Power around the clock
Malaria
Low malaria risk

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. January: Green season
  2. February: Green season
  3. March: Green season
  4. April: Green season
  5. May: Green season
  6. June: Good
  7. July: Good
  8. August: Good
  9. September: Good
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Green season
  12. December: Green season
  • Good
  • Green season
Month-by-month notes

Jan

Green season

Wet season, with cool mornings and chilly evenings.

Feb

Green season

Wet season, with cool mornings and chilly evenings.

Mar

Green season

One of the wettest months; expect cool mornings and chilly evenings.

Apr

Green season

One of the wettest months; expect cool mornings and chilly evenings.

May

Green season

Wet season, with cool mornings and chilly evenings.

Jun

Good

Outside the November-to-May wet season, with cool mornings and chilly evenings.

Jul

Good

Outside the November-to-May wet season, with cool mornings and chilly evenings.

Aug

Good

Outside the November-to-May wet season, with cool mornings and chilly evenings.

Sep

Good

Outside the November-to-May wet season, with cool mornings and chilly evenings.

Oct

Good

Outside the November-to-May wet season, with cool mornings and chilly evenings.

Nov

Green season

Wet season, with cool mornings and chilly evenings.

Dec

Green season

Wet season, with cool mornings and chilly evenings.

How we judge each month
  • Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
  • GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
  • Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.