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6,6
/10
Pleasant
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Pamela
10,0
/ 10
Beautiful location and view
Only negative was that it is hard to get to - 10 km off the main highway on a very poorly maintained road
JC
10,0
/ 10
Crater Forest Tented camp was a perfect stopover for those wanting to get into Ngorongoro early. We were self driving South Africans travelling in a hired landcruiser. The tented accommodation was spotlessly clean, spacious and very comfortable. Crater Forest is situated in rural farmlands with fabulous view over the forest and farmlands. Elephant were spotted in the forest from our tent when we arrived. Food was delicious and lunch packs provided very good. We spent 2 nights at the camp as we wanted to do Crater one day and Oldupai (a MUST!) the next day on our way into Serengeti. Camp is secure with night patrols and an escort for walking to the lounge and dining area provided. Lovely HOT showers once the pipes from the 'donkey' boiler have heated up - just give it time and enjoy the showers. We prefer tented camps for the safari experience and the lodges available in Ngorongoro itself are anyway unaffordable for many. A few reviews complain about the 9km road to the camp. (African Massage road) It does require 4x4 in places and I can imagine more difficult in the wet season, but is is NO worse than the southern Ngorongoro crater rim road passed Sopa Lodge OR Ngorongoro - Serengeti road which is 70km of slippery corrugations that even shook the nuts off our cruisers front axle / leaf spring Ubolts. It is all part off the Tanzanian safari experience. Africa is not for sissies! We would definitely stay there again.
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro, Arusha, Tanzania
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro, Arusha, Tanzania
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General
Near Mandusi Swamp
Location
Located in Ngorongoro, Crater Forest Tented Camp is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from Mandusi Swamp and 9 minutes from Gorigor Swamp. This tentalow is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Lerai Forest and 30.6 mi (49.3 km) from Karatu Playground.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Mandusi Swamp - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Gorigor Swamp - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Lerai Forest - 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Karatu Playground - 49.3 km / 30.6 mi
The nearest major airport is Lake Manyara (LKY) - 69.4 km / 43.1 mi
Facilities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as concierge services and babysitting (surcharge).
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Crater Forest Tented Camp, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
All facilities in Crater Forest Tented Camp
Bar, Cafe and Lounge
Common Space
Exterior
Others
Restaurant
General
- Smoking area
- Parking
Hotel Services
- Luggage storage
- Concierge
Kids and Pets
- Babysitting with surcharge
Things to Do
- Garden
Public Facilities
- Safety deposit box
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Crater Forest Tented Camp
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
12:00 - 18:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
General Check-in Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts cash
Pets
Pets Not Allowed
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Popular Facilities | |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 12:00 - 18:00 - to 10:00 |
Available rooms at Crater Forest Tented Camp | 15 |
Another facilities in Crater Forest Tented Camp | Smoking area, Parking, Luggage storage, Concierge, Babysitting with surcharge |
Frequently asked question in Crater Forest Tented Camp
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Crater Forest Tented Camp?
The standard check-in time at Crater Forest Tented Camp is starting from 12:00 - 18:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
What is the star rating of Crater Forest Tented Camp?
Crater Forest Tented Camp is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at Crater Forest Tented Camp?
Crater Forest Tented Camp has 15 rooms in total.
What do past guests say about Crater Forest Tented Camp?
Crater Forest Tented Camp is well-known for its Cleanliness, Service and Facilites, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.
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6,6
Pleasant
From 7 reviews
Cleanliness
8,0
Room Comfort
6,8
Service and Facilites
7,4
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Pamela
Leisure with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 207 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Beautiful location and view
Only negative was that it is hard to get to - 10 km off the main highway on a very poorly maintained road
JC
with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 274 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Crater Forest Tented camp was a perfect stopover for those wanting to get into Ngorongoro early. We were self driving South Africans travelling in a hired landcruiser. The tented accommodation was spotlessly clean, spacious and very comfortable. Crater Forest is situated in rural farmlands with fabulous view over the forest and farmlands. Elephant were spotted in the forest from our tent when we arrived. Food was delicious and lunch packs provided very good. We spent 2 nights at the camp as we wanted to do Crater one day and Oldupai (a MUST!) the next day on our way into Serengeti. Camp is secure with night patrols and an escort for walking to the lounge and dining area provided. Lovely HOT showers once the pipes from the 'donkey' boiler have heated up - just give it time and enjoy the showers. We prefer tented camps for the safari experience and the lodges available in Ngorongoro itself are anyway unaffordable for many. A few reviews complain about the 9km road to the camp. (African Massage road) It does require 4x4 in places and I can imagine more difficult in the wet season, but is is NO worse than the southern Ngorongoro crater rim road passed Sopa Lodge OR Ngorongoro - Serengeti road which is 70km of slippery corrugations that even shook the nuts off our cruisers front axle / leaf spring Ubolts. It is all part off the Tanzanian safari experience. Africa is not for sissies! We would definitely stay there again.
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sharifa
with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 351 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Except for the road, which could actually ruin the stay before it even starts. But on getting there, it was perfect. The food was good, and Gerald was very welcoming and made it very easy there. We were booked for two nights, but since the following day we were going to Ngorongoro, we were not ready to do that road again. Gerald arranged for us to spend the night at their sister camp not too far away.
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Natalie
with Partner
4,0
/10
Reviewed 439 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
This lodge claims to be inside the conservation area, and on the GPS shows it right around the crater..... this is incredibly inaccurate. It is actually about 10km from the outside of the park entrance, & the road there is in rough shape. There was no wi-fi, and it didn't seem that there was an actual manager on the premises. We left a day early as the distance from the crater itself & the accommodations were less than expected. We were the only guests there 7 according to their guest log, no one had been there in 10 days. ...I could see why. There were no activities on the premises except for an extremely overpriced coffee plantation tour that we were not interested in after just coming from Gibbs Farm. The only redeeming factor was that the food was great... but like I said, we left a day early because the location was not what was expected.....
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ELIZABETH
2,0
/10
Reviewed 451 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
THE PLACE WAS IN SHAMBLES AND BEING TORN DOWN. I HAVE PICTURES TO PROVE IT. WE WERE TURNED AWAY AND DENIED ACCESS UPON OUR ARRIVAL DESPITE THE FACT WE PRE PAID OVER $400 FOR THIS DUMP. THEY SAID THEY HAD NO RECORD OF OUR BOOKING OR PAYMENT, THOUGH MY CREDIT CARD WAS DEBITED TWO DAYS BEFORE.
THIS PLACE IS NOT LOCATED IN THE NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA, THOUGH IT SAYS IT IS, ON EXPEDIA'S WEBSITE. IT IS ACTUALLY MORE THAN A TWO HOUR DRIVE FROM THE CRATER, AND IS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE ON A VERY ROUGH 4 WHEEL DRIVE ROAD. NO REGULAR VEHICLE COULD MAKE IT HERE.
DO NOT PAY EXPEDIA--THEY REFUSE TO REFUND OUR MONEY!!! THIS WAS THE WORST EXPERIENCE WITH A BOOKING EVER IN MY LIFE.
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