The Retreat at Ngorongoro is ideally located between the nature-filled Lake Manyara National Park and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, surrounded by even more picturesque beauty with Lake Eyasi nearby. The main area at the Retreat has a spacious dining room, tall ceilings finished with wooden beams, a fireplace standing against one wall, and individual wooden tables set up near a buffet station.
This theme is carried through to the lounge area where comfortable sofas are set up just in front of a neat, wooden bar. There is comfortable seating placed on the outside terrace where meals can be enjoyed as an alternative to eating in the main dining room.
There is a refreshing swimming pool where guests can unwind in between safari experiences and other activities including hitting the gym or simply bathing in the relaxing ambience of a massage. For something a little more active, guests can enjoy a bicycle ride to the local cultural village or take a refreshing stroll around the lodge gardens and farmland, keeping an eye out for the incredible birdlife in the vicinity. There is also a small business room and a gift shop presenting a selection of quality souvenirs.
The Retreat at Ngorongoro is located in Tloma, near the town of Karatu. Guests have a choice of either driving from Arusha, a journey of approximately two hours and fifteen minutes or they can choose to take a 30-minute flight from Arusha to Lake Manyara Airstrip. From here they will be transferred to the Retreat, a 30-minute drive.
The accommodation at The Retreat at Ngorongoro comprises 25 Luxury Cottages of which 21 are Twin Cottages and four of them are Double Cottages. There is also one two-bedroom Family Cottage which has a king bed in both bedrooms and a sofa bed for extra sleeping space. The Twin Cottages comprise two queen size beds in the room while the Double Cottages have a wonderful king-size bed. Four of the Twin Cottages can be inter-connected which is ideal for families. Each cottage has a verandah with comfortable seating and inside, there is a writing desk and chair, a small sitting area, a safe to store valuables, and a cozy fireplace. There is a tea/coffee-making station, a closet to hang clothing, and access to both WiFi and room service during their stay. The bathrooms are all en-suite and have a toilet, vanity, and shower, as well as bathroom amenities to use during their stay.
