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Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property grounds
Suite
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ngorongoro Crater, PO BOX 6222, Karatu
  • Place, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Karatu Playground
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Manyara National Park
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Manyara (LKY)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite | Living area

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Karatu

Karatu retreat .At this Karatu lodge, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ngorongoro Conservation Area and 6 miles (10 km) of Ngorongoro Crater. Karatu Playground is within 12 miles (20 km) and Lake Magadi is within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Karatu Playground - 19 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Lake Manyara National Park - 50 min drive - 43.9 km

Getting around

  • Lake Manyara (LKY) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patamu lodge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Carnivore Sports Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bump's Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Edelwiess Coffee Estate - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Happy Days - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

Luxurious 5-star lodge with safari
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Karatu lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 20 buildings
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge offers 20 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. This Karatu lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Mvua African Rain Spa has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Exploreans Lodge Ngorongoro
Exploreans Ngorongoro
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge all inclusive
Exploreans Ngorongoro Lodge Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Exploreans Ngorongoro Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Exploreans
Ngorongoro Exploreans Lodge
Ngorongoro Lodge Exploreans
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury all inclusive
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge Lodge
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge Ngorongoro
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge all inclusive
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge Lodge Ngorongoro

Frequently asked questions

How close is Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge to the airport?

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge is 21.9 mi (44-min drive) away from the Lake Manyara (LKY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge on Jun 12, 2026 start from CA $1,970, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge offers an airport shuttle.

Does Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge offer free breakfast?

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge have a pool?

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge have a restaurant?

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge is home to The Accacia Restaurant, which features Mediterranean cuisine and pool views.

Does Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Mvua African Rain Spa, where you can enjoy massages, body scrubs, and facials.

How close is Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge to downtown Karatu?

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge is 6.1 mi away from Karatu.

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing property… staff was the best part of the vacation. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christel & Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent Value for Money

This hotel is outstanding. The food, staff, and room was marvelous. My only wish is that it had a view of the crater but the surrounding view from our room was delightful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haydee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb stay at Neptune!

We had a fabulous time and loved the special attention they give to their guests. They have thought of so many details to make you comfortable, including hot water bottle under the sheets at night! Super cozy as the weather was cold. Each suite had 2 fireplaces - very spacious with a great terrace. We are surely coming back to this one!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a splurge reservation at the end of our ten days in Tanzania. What a treat that was-especially after struggling with Internet and other “missing” items at other properties. Everything about the Neptune property was first rate from the furnishings to the food to the convenience and the staff. Yes, the price point was higher than we normally spend but truly if you get what you pay for, the price seems justified. At Neptune we received what we paid for and then some!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Irina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would say to anyone considering staying in this property think again, and move to another lodge unless you like to be harassed, kidnapped for 12 hours ( by locking the gate and not letting us go to Serenity four seasons till midnight when it was too late), Keeping me and my friend outside without a/c, food or water in the heat of Tanzania. Manager in Neptune Ngorongoro acted like he belongs to some criminal enterprises, thinking of nothing as racketeering, insults, threats, intimidations by sending his other gang members pretending to be police, causing my blood pressure skyrocket and nervous breakdown with crying all that time. Finally after reaching breaking point I started to fight back, by calling Expedia, American Embassy and other lodges in Serengeti where we were on the way to FOR HELP! This experience left a bitter taste about whole supposed to be nice vacation time across half of the world. I have been all over many continents, and seen good and not very, but in general hotels always trying to accommodate and resolve the problem. But this NEPTUNE NGORONGORO can't be even characterized ( the only things coming to mind is Torture chamber)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

MRTJ

Exceeded expectations. Property and service exceptional. Game drive Ngorongoro was over the top ! Saw NINE rhinos. A once in a lifetime experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. It is a bit rustic but comfy. Some of the furniture had staining and should be replaced. Food is the best part. Chef is very good. Amazing donuts and the best curry I have ever had. I do wish they had more games for kids ie checkers or cards. The staff is amazing. They work their butts off to make sure you are happy. Please tip them. You are a terrible person if you do not tip the service staff in Africa. I do not care what your country customs are. You tip in Africa.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Um sonho !!!

Estadia fabulosa, hotel lindo, atendimento fantástico, refeições maravilhosas . Amei !!! Superou todas as minhas expectativas!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neptune was a paradise hidden in the middle of the forest. The facilities are well kept and looked after. The food was amazing. The service hands down was the best service we have ever experienced. The staff is happy to help and accommodate. They go above and beyond to make your stay an awesome experience! I would 100% recommend this hotel. We stayed for 3 nights and we wish we could have stayed longer. Joseph, Martina, Clara were great. The cleaning crew were superb! Restaurant staff was always happy with a smile on their face. If you arrange a tour through the hotel make sure you ask for Peter as your tour guide. He has an eye of an eagle and is humble and always happy!!! Thank you Neptune staff for making our stay one of the best we have ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay!

The staff and service was excellent - every effort was made to make our stay as comfortable as ever. Nothing was too much for the staff who were friendly and welcoming. The lodge was of the highest standard and a pleasure to stay in. We didn't want to leave after our two days.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Probably the best hotels in the area; great food

The manager, Manish was exceptionally attentive and helpful. Food was very tasty and well prepared, which I didn't expect given that its all inclusive. It is hard to find truly great hotel and service in Tanzania, and this seems to be it.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jürgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxus mit Ausblick und mäßiger Kost

Absolutes Luxus-Resort in toller Natur. Großer Komfort, sehr freundliches Personal, gutes Nebenprogramm, das allerdings seinen Preis hat. Mäßige oldfashioned Küche, die Europa der 1960er Jahre imitiert und dadurch gehobene Kantinenqualität anbietet.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heaven in Ngorongoro

Top class service and flexibility. Excellent location and facilities Top food and drinks. Worth living there five to six days. Taylor made excursions. Great, great Manager and Chef. Enjoy the people working there, they go the extra mile to please you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5* Luxury Lodge next to Crater

We stayed here for one night during our honeymoon. The hospitality and service are the number one priorities of the general manager and staff. From the time they greeted us as our car arrived to the moment we left, every detail was taken care of. The rooms are large and immaculate with outstanding views from the porch, the lodge is well-decorated and the food is excellent. But what we will remember most is the friendliness of the general manager and staff.
Verified

8/10 Good

Konrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kurzer Weg zum "Krater"

In die Natur eingebettete geräumige landestypische Strohdachvillen . Die umgebenden Gärten auf oldenglisch gestylt .Achtung im August in den Villen sehr kalt ,da nur über kleine kaminöfen beheizbar .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

exclusive Lodge

very nice spacios suites, very quiet, situated in the nature close to the rainforest downhill Ngorongoro Crater
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

L'hôtel le plus agréable où j'ai pu séjourner

En pleine nature, proche de N'gorongoro, l'hôtel le plus agréable où j'ai pu séjourner... Tout est dans les détails autant que l'ambiance générale.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ルナ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ホスピタリティ溢れる超快適セレブホテル！

マネージャーのスタンレー氏はアジア人。いつもにこやかな笑顔と細やかな配慮を客に振舞ってくれた。部屋、ロビー、ダイニングルームも広々としており、手入れの行き届いたガーデンは花が鮮やか。スタッフ全員が一生懸命サービスしている様子が非常によかった。
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and great service

The hotel is beautiful as well as the surrondings. It is Also a good thing to be located outside the national park, avoiding double pays for the park entrance fees.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ebse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

rundum super

Umfeld ist sehr entspannend, Service ganz prima in allen Angelegenheiten
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RORivera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My impressions

Aftera long a tiring trip from Oloitokitok Kenya to Arusha Tanzania and then to the Ngorongoro area I was received at the same parking area by hotel personel with cleansing towels and refreshments. The service from then on was superb. The hotel location is outside african turnmoil, a place where you can relax, cottages are roomy with all the comodities you need to stay at ease. It is located just a few minutes from gnorongoro entrance an is all included. Comparing hotel rates with others I stayed vs. what i got, this is the place to go.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic service

Had a great stay at Exploreans, Ngorongor lodge
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for visiting Ngorongoro crater from

We just spent two nights @ Exloreans and it as really a superb hotel, we were two adults and three children and we felt totally pampered at the end of our stay, our hosts even seemed sad to see us go. We were in suite # 20, which is in a great location, separate from other cottages/suites. Stanley, the lodge manager, is really a credit to the Exploreans brand, he runs the lodge like a smooth Swiss watch, and nothing is too much trouble for him. The F&B manager, Adigon, is also amazing - always ensuring that my three children were well catered for so far as food and drinks were concerned, even reminding me about extra milk for my baby when we went on long trips. I would recommend this hotel to anyone (and have already done so in my office). Well done Stanley et al.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smart choice, excellent value for money

This hotel was an oasis for us following an "extreme" safari in very challenging weather. It is a brand new property, set just outside the main gate to Ngorongoro Crater, thus combining the best of both worlds (easy access, but not having to pay excess fees). The service was impeccable and the two room suite cottages nicely furnished and very comfortable. All inclusive with excellent food, good wine and local beer. Can easily recommend. Resident-friendly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

outstanding!

beautiful setting, comfortable, spacious and beautiful cottages, very good and efficient service by the friendly staff, good food (however they could work a bit on their desserts...). I have never before experienced this level of service and luxury in Tanzania.