Rhino Lodge is ideally located on the edge of the Ngorongoro crater rim. The Lodge was originally the home of Ngorongoro’s first conservator, and its developers have maintained the house’s original rustic, low-impact style and natural setting.

Rhino Lodge offers a perfect base from which to explore the Ngorongoro crater and its surroundings. This lodge is located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, about a 100 meters from the crater rim.

It has 24 rooms, all of which are simply furnished and have ensuite bathrooms with showers. Each room also has a veranda where guests can relax and enjoy the view of the surrounding forests and a buffalo wallow.

Rhino Lodge is not luxurious but rather an affordable alternative on the edge of the crater and very comfortable. It is ideal for groups and families.

The lodge is operated in conjunction with the governing body of the area's Maasai, to ensure that they benefit from the lodge's success. Almost all the staff come from the local village, and part of the lodge's income goes directly to the Maasai community.

The inhouse restaurant has beautiful views overlooking the forest, with a wooden deck on which to sit if you'd prefer to eat al fresco. Inside, two fireplaces create a warm and cosy setting for the simple yet delicious food which is a mix of local and international tastes. Depending on the number of guests at the lodge, meals can be buffet or à la carte.