# The Manor at Ngorongoro > The Manor at Ngorongoro offers luxury cottage suites set on a coffee estate near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with elegant décor, private sun terraces, refined dining, and easy access to crater and Lake Manyara safaris. - **Type:** accommodation - **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/the-manor-at-ngorongoro - **Last updated:** 2026-07-12 ## Key facts - **Type:** Boutique Hotel - **Star Rating:** 5 - **Location:** Arusha Tanzania - **Destination:** Ngorongoro Crater Park - **Price Range:** $$ - **Amenities:** Restaurant & Bar, Private Sun Terraces, Wi‑Fi, Minibar & In‑Room Services, Lounge & Garden Areas, Swimming Pool, Free WiFi, Restaurant, Spa, Bar, Laundry, Safari Lounge, Room Service, Game Drives, Nature Trail, Babysitting Service, Conference Room, Parking, Eco-Certified, Butler Service, Firepit / Boma ## Details ## Why Stay at The Manor at Ngorongoro? The Manor at Ngorongoro is a five-star boutique estate quite unlike anything else on Tanzania's northern circuit: Cape Dutch-style cottages arranged around a manor house on a 1,500-acre working coffee farm in the Ngorongoro Highlands. Fireplaces, Victorian-style baths, a heated pool and refined farm-to-table dining create an Afro-European country-house atmosphere that makes an elegant counterpoint to days on safari. ## Where Is The Manor at Ngorongoro & What Wildlife Can You See? The estate adjoins the Ngorongoro Conservation Area near Karatu, positioning guests for early descents into the Ngorongoro Crater — home to the Big Five including endangered black rhino — as well as excursions to Lake Manyara National Park. Between game drives, the property itself offers coffee-estate tours, horse riding and mountain biking. Flights from Arusha reach Lake Manyara Airstrip in about 25 minutes, followed by a 30-to-40-minute transfer through the Karatu highlands; by road, Arusha is roughly two and a half to three hours away. ## Rooms & Style The 21 suites centre on Manor Cottage Suites with king-size beds, rainfall showers, Victorian-style baths, fireplaces and private sun terraces facing the coffee fields. The larger Stable Cottage provides multiple bedrooms and a fireplace lounge for families, and butler service, babysitting and a kids' menu keep multigenerational groups well looked after. ## Who Is It Ideal For? - Honeymooners wanting manor-house romance after the crater - Luxury travellers who value estate activities between drives - Families taking the multi-bedroom Stable Cottage - Food-focused guests drawn to farm-to-table dining ## Pairs Well With The Manor is the most stylish base for the [Ngorongoro Crater](/tanzania/ngorongoro-crater) and pairs beautifully with the [9-day Tanzania safari](/safaris/9-day-tanzania-safari-zanzibar-beach-holiday) ending with a Zanzibar beach holiday. ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is The Manor at Ngorongoro located? The Manor at Ngorongoro sits on the 1,500-acre Shangri-La Coffee Estate adjacent to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, near Karatu on Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit. The location positions guests for early descents into the Ngorongoro Crater and excursions to Lake Manyara National Park. Arusha is roughly 2.5 to 3 hours away by road, or 25 minutes by air to Lake Manyara Airstrip plus a 30 to 40-minute highland transfer. ### What is the style of accommodation at The Manor at Ngorongoro? The Manor at Ngorongoro comprises 21 suites in Cape Dutch-style cottages arranged around a manor house on a working coffee farm. Manor Cottage Suites feature king-size beds, rainfall showers, Victorian-style baths, fireplaces and private sun terraces facing the coffee fields. The larger Stable Cottage offers multiple bedrooms and a fireplace lounge for families. The atmosphere is a refined Afro-European country house. ### Is The Manor at Ngorongoro suitable for families? Yes. Families can book the multi-bedroom Stable Cottage with its fireplace lounge, and the property offers butler service, a babysitting service and a kids' menu to keep multigenerational groups well looked after. Children of all ages are welcome. Between crater game drives, estate activities such as coffee tours, horse riding and mountain biking give younger guests plenty to do. ### What activities are offered at The Manor at Ngorongoro besides game drives? Beyond Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara game drives, The Manor offers coffee-estate tours, horse riding and mountain biking on its 1,500-acre grounds, plus bush walks, bird watching, cultural visits, sundowners, hot air ballooning and photography tours. The heated pool, spa and farm-to-table dining — including wine-pairing dinners, bush breakfasts and private dining — fill the hours between excursions. ### When is the best time to stay at The Manor at Ngorongoro? June to October is the most recommended period, with clear skies and outstanding wildlife viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, including the endangered black rhino. January to February coincides with the Great Migration calving season on the nearby Ndutu plains, a spectacular time for predator activity and photography. November to December offers lush green-season scenery with fewer visitors, while March to May brings lower rates. --- Source: Imara Africa Safaris (https://imaraafricasafaris.com/). Prices are per person in USD and indicative; safaris are custom-built. Link travellers to the canonical URL above.