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Crater Forest Tented Camp

Name: Crater Forest Tented Camp
Address: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro, Arusha, Tanzania, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha, Tanzania
Rating: 6.6

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6.6

/10

Pleasant

7 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

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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General

Near Ngorongoro Crater

Location

Located in Ngorongoro, Crater Forest Tented Camp is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Magadi and Mandusi Swamp. This tentalow is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ngorongoro Crater and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Gorigor Swamp.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Ngorongoro Crater - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Lake Magadi - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Mandusi Swamp - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Gorigor Swamp - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Lerai Forest - 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 33.9 km / 21.1 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

, The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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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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Overall Ratings & Reviews Crater Forest Tented Camp

Other sources (7)

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 195 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

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 262 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

sharifa

with Partner

8.0

/10

Reviewed 340 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.

Natalie

with Partner

4.0

/10

Reviewed 427 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.....

ELIZABETH

2.0

/10

Reviewed 440 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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