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Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

3.5 of 5
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Hyderabad, India
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3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

me and my wife stayed at the Sopa Ngorongoro for two nights on our recent visit to Tanzania,. It has awesome view of the crater with amazing views. we loved the food which was very yummy and i have to appreciate the chef for taking care of our dieter y requirements and preparing the food accordingly. The staff were warm... More

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Luxembourg
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5 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This was the last stop on our 7-night Safari Tour of Tanzania and it turned out to be my favourite! Beautifully-designed rooms, overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater, with your own little conservatory. Impressive restaurant with huge central chimney - and a cozy lobby where you could take tea & coffee. Also, a great little shop to buy all those souvenirs you'd... More

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New Delhi, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Hospitable staff, warm & cozy atmosphere. Perfect place to unwind after a whole day at Ngorongoro. Will recommend the place to anyone travelling to Ngorongoro. Food was excellent too. I was consuming a vegetarian diet on the trip & the food was well prepared & delicious.

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We stayed at the Sopa Ngorongoro for two nights on our recent African Safari. It sits on the east rim of the crater with amazing views. One huge advantage is that one of the roads into and out of the crater is right there at the lodge so in the morning it is a quick trip into the crater. The... More

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Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

The lodge is right on the rim of the crater with a great view in. Our room had a glass enclosed balcony with rocking chairs. The furnishings are basic but very comfortable. The food at the buffet was good for breakfast and dinner, with Swahili and international options. The boxed lunch had great variety. The pool looked nice but we... More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

After taking small groups on safari, I always make this our last stop. IT is a wonderful place to finish. Really nice big rooms, wonderful views from the rooms, bar and lobby area. It is relaxing to sit in your glass enclosed balcony and look at the animals below (mostly with binoculars), enjoy a dip in the pool before enjoying... More

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Oxford, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

You are greeted with towels and fruit juice on arrival. The entrance lobby slopes down so you can see across the swimming pool and out across the crater. On one side is the Crater Bar with huge central fireplace and wooden carved beams and on the other the luxuriously furnished restaurant with high pointed wooden ceiling. Outside are seats under... More

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High Wycombe, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

The lodge is on the edge of the crater. Our room was very large and although slightly dated it was very clean and comfortable. The view from the enclosed balcony was wonderful. The food was very good and the service generally good too. The lodge is large and busy but we enjoyed it very much. The sunset was wonderful

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Upon driving up to Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, you will be met with smiling staff holding trays of fruit juice. The main lobby and dining area are beautifully and comfortably decorated. The pool looks out over the Crater, offering perfect views of the sunset as you sip a cocktail on the patio. Each room feels completely private and is large and... More

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VA
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Loved staying here. Our room had a view of the whole crater with rocking chairs at floor to ceiling glass enclosed balcony. The room was huge, super clean, and comfortable. The dining room was 5 star service and great food. Service here was exceptional. I would stay here again.

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Very good(19)
  • Crater rim(13)
  • HOT WATER(10)
  • Great view(7)
  • Room are huge(7)
  • Dining room(6)
  • Access road(5)
  • Not great(3)
  • First nights(3)

Additional Information about Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Address: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
Region: Tanzania > Arusha Region > Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Amenities:
Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 21 Speciality lodging in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Also Known As:
Ngorongoro Sopa Hotel
Ngorongoro Sopa Hotel Ngorongoro Conservation Area

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