Kankari Lodge is a 3-star midrange accommodation in the outskirts of Karatu town in the Ngorongoro Highlands on the path between Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania region. it takes approximately 3-4 hours to drive on a tarmac road from Arusha through mayukuni and Karatu and explore the stunning views in the three national parks including; Ngorongoro, lake and 45 minutes to fly to the close Lake Manyara airstrip then a few minutes to be transferred to the lodge.  The lodge is convenient and business-friendly to travelers, tourists, and holidaymakers who want to discover Manyara and Ngorongoro National Park

Kankari Lodge

Kankari Lodge consists of 8 spacious and comfortable cottages of which 4 are standard cottages and 4 luxury tents with views of tropical gardens designed in African style with a high level of comfort.  Cottages are well decorated and furnished with private en suite facilities of flushing toilets, Bathroom with hot and cold showers, mosquito nets, comfortable tropical wooden beds with clean and washed beddings, free bottled water, free toiletries, chairs and tables, slippers, coffee making facilities since there close coffee farm mention but few.  Cottages have private balconies, verandas, and sitting areas, you relax while enjoying the stunning view over the lush gardens, Ngorongoro forest, and surrounding area.  There is a cracking outdoor fireplace where guests relax and share experiences about the safari, it also provides warmth to visitors in the night.  Rooms are in different sizes with single beds for individuals, double beds for couples or people, and twin and triple/family beds designated for families/groups.

Kankari Lodge
Kankari Lodge

Kankari Lodge offers more services and facilities which include;

A   restaurant with high flavored menus both international (A la carte menu ) and African-inspired meals that meet guests’ choice. Meals offered include; Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner served by well-trained, friendly, and organized staff. You can have meals in any place of your choice either in the dining area or garden overlooking the beautiful landscapes and morning sunrises, especially in the morning.

 A well-stocked bar with a variety of drinks, local, cocktails, wines, spirits, and international beers,  you relax and sip the cocktail or monk tail while overlooking the stunning view of the colorful garden, highlands, and surrounding area.

A blue water swimming pool that cools off the hot afternoon with a poolside chair to relax on as you wind your evening with a cocktail overlooking the tropical beautiful gardens, forest, and surrounding areas.

Services; solar energy available,  Free parking space available, airport pick-ups and drop-offs,  Laundry and housekeeping services available, bottled water available.

Internet WIFI is available at the lodge which enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends.

Activities to do while at the lodge; Visiting the close Ngorongoro crater and Lake Manyara National Park, nature walks in the park, community walks in the local villages, and many more.

Ngorongoro crater is found in the Northern part of Tanzania close to the Ngorongoro conservation area in the Great Rift Valley covering a total area of 8,292km and is 3 million years old.  The crater is the best place in East Africa with beautiful breathtaking Views.  There are different attractions in the park which include;  wild beast migration from Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater,  Salei Plains and Ol karien Gorge, a variety of flora and Fauna, stunning scenery, and many more attractions.  The park has different categories of accommodations like; Budget, Mid-range, and luxury accommodations that are convenient and affordable to guests visiting the area. The park contains short grasses with more highlands and other beautiful volcanoes. The area has over 25,000 large animals including 26 black rhinoceros and over 100 lions,  7,000 wild beasts,  4,000 zebras, 3,000 eland, and 3,000 Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles. The park has different animals including the big five mammals of the world; lions, Buffaloes, elephants,  leopards, Rhinos, zebras, impalas, antelopes, and different bird species. There are more different  activities to do while in the Park which include;  Game viewing at the crater and Lake Eyasi viewpoint to different animals migrating Crater viewing, Cultural visits in the local village, Hiking the Gol  Mountains in the remote areas of the park, Crater Rim Nature walks, Bird watching in the park, Visiting archaeological like oldivai gorge museum and many other activities.  The Park gives a stunning view of the Ngorongoro Crater since it’s the largest caldera in the world and the surrounding areas. There are more maasai mara pastoralists in Ngorongoro Park and June –July and late January and February are the best months to travel in Tanzania for a safari, especially the Ngorongoro side.

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