...After hot days in the Crater, we enjoyed the very cool temperature at this location...

...The location is unbeatable- extremely close to the Ngorongoro crater...

Beautiful location in the Ngorongoro area near the crater...

...The real charm of this place is the location, you are truly in nature, you can spot zebras and gazelles and the gorgeous skies at night with multitude of stars from the common deck or your room’s balcony...

...It’s a pity there wasn’t more comfortable seating round the lovely fireplace in the dining room but I guess there just isn’t the space... The balcony overlooking the lush gardens is a bonus with Waterbuck grazing just feet away...

...Our room had a fireplace and it was very nice and cosy to have it turned on!...

...The lodge was so quiet, the rooms were cool, spacious, very comfortable...

...It could be more appealing, the bathroom was very precarious, it wasn't comfortable and everything could be a little more careful, with a more attentive and typically African decoration (because we love all African art)... The balcony was wonderful, with the visit of the animals!... The restaurant area is simply beautiful, welcoming, with a fantastic atmosphere with the fireplace lit, the food is delicious, we ate so well!...

...Lovely, cozy room with big balcony and nice bathroom with hot water...

...Dinner was served at 7:30pm in their dining room which was beautifully appointed and had a huge fireplace in the center of the room...

...Yes, it is simple but clean and with some specials to highlight. We particularly liked the atmosphere in the dining room with the stove in the middle, the excellent food from the buffet (we are vegetarians) and above all the very good vibes from the crew...

...The rooms were average sized, with porches looking in to the forest...

...It’s terrace overlooks the forest and lounge is cozy with a huge, central fireplace...

...The room has 2 chairs & table, fireplace and ensuite...

...The environment is very nice, the dining room is spacious with a large chimney and a beautiful garden where you can see zebras and other wild animals!!!... Regarding the room, trout was a nuit tinny and old fashioned but well equipped for cold night :)...

...The rooms were cozy with a wonderful view and they built us a little fire at night to stay warm... Great food and loved the great room with fireplace for eating and relaxing...

The rhino lodge is a really nice place to stay...

...The rooms are fairly old and basic - an unusual feature was the knock on the door in the evening and a staff member came in with hot coals what were put into a heater...

...The room was quite small but had a lovely balcony with 2 chairs where you could sit and watch the animals go past... There is no internet in the rooms (unlike other places we stayed on safari) but internet is available in the restaurant...

...As the area can get cold, they have fires in the rooms which they will light for you...

Myself, husband and two adult sons stayed in the Rhino Lodge for one night after a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater... The comfortable rooms are very cold in July and though the fire had been lit during dinner it had gone out before we went to bed...

...The rooms are basic and there are no mosquito nets... The rooms get cold at night in July, so the staff will light the fire in your room for you and there are lots of blankets too...

...Unfortunately the wood burning stove in the room did not seem to heat the room up and died down quickly...

Stayed at the Rhino Lodge to acess the Ngorongoro Crater, the room was a bit old looking and dated but comfortable... Friendly staff with great service, would recommend staying there...

...Our room had a fireplace and it was very nice and cosy to have it turned on!...

...The lodge was so quiet, the rooms were cool, spacious, very comfortable...

...There is no soundproofing as you can clearly hear everything from the rooms next door, everything they say, when they go to the bathroom, etc. It is very embarrassing to know that everything can be heard from the other rooms... We would go back if the rooms were updated, as compared to the restaurant they are way below what we paid (€480 for one night)...

...We stayed for 2 nights, and were in 1 triple room, which was 3 twin beds... It's certainly more of a "budget" stay, so you share hot water (our neighbors in the room next to us used all the hot water one morning, leaving us with cold showers) and the rooms are sparse, with limited WiFi only available in the dining hall, but our stay was quite pleasant and great for close proximity to the crater to get off to an early start for morning game drives!...

...Lovely, cozy room with big balcony and nice bathroom with hot water. The room can get chilly during the night, but every room has a small heating stove and a fire was made for us before bed time, making the room even more cozy...

...Our room looked out over the bush and we saw waterbuck and water buffalo...

...The staff were all very friendly on arrival and helped carry all of our bags into our rooms. The rooms are very nice and we had a deck that looked out onto the back of the property... Dinner was served at 7:30pm in their dining room which was beautifully appointed and had a huge fireplace in the center of the room... During dinner the staffed asked if we would like to have the wood stove lit in our rooms and while we ate they went and built fires in each of our rooms so they were warm when we returned (outside temp was around 55 Fahrenheit during the night)...

...To top it all, the ignoted the fire in the stove in the room so that the chilly night was quickly forgotten...

...Rooms are clean , fire place is lit at night however it doesn't last all night and its freezing by the time its early morning...

...As it gets a bit cold at night, they have the option to start a fire in the rooms...

...The rooms were cozy with a wonderful view and they built us a little fire at night to stay warm... Great food and loved the great room with fireplace for eating and relaxing...

We stayed 1 night in this hotel during our safari... Regarding the room, trout was a nuit tinny and old fashioned but well equipped for cold night :)...

...Clean rooms , heating facilities ...

...The rooms are basic but okey for one night...

...Otherwise overall it was a positive stay and I would recommend it particularly at the price point it was...

We stayed at Rhino lodge as part of a booked private safari...

...It's certainly more of a "budget" stay, so you share hot water (our neighbors in the room next to us used all the hot water one morning, leaving us with cold showers) and the rooms are sparse, with limited WiFi only available in the dining hall, but our stay was quite pleasant and great for close proximity to the crater to get off to an early start for morning game drives!...

...We would go back if the rooms were updated, as compared to the restaurant they are way below what we paid (€480 for one night)...

This was the cheapest hotel we booked for our three week Kenya/Tanzania trip, so we didn‘t expect too much. Yes, it is simple but clean and with some specials to highlight...

Our family (2 parents, 2 adult kids) stayed here after a drive around the crater...

...The room has 2 chairs & table, fireplace and ensuite...

...The shower had a Mercedez Benz logo on it and it was honestly one the best showers I've ever had because of the water pressure...

...The shower was the best we’d had on safari - hot with great pressure...

...The shower was very good if you can brave the freezing bathroom...

...Even had bath mat (unlike most other hotels)... Really good to have filtered drinking water rather than relying on bottled water!...

...The lodge was so quiet, the rooms were cool, spacious, very comfortable...

...Lovely, cozy room with big balcony and nice bathroom with hot water...

...Yes, it is simple but clean and with some specials to highlight...

...Good hot showers for 24hours Both dinner & beakfast are served in the restaurant with fine dining ambience...

...Rooms are clean , fire place is lit at night however it doesn't last all night and its freezing by the time its early morning...

...The bath has hot shower too even early in the morning!...

...Hot shower and comfortable bed...

...Clean rooms , heating facilities ...

...We didn’t book this lodge ourselves, it was booked by our safari company (Tanzania Roadside Expeditions)... There is no internet in the rooms (unlike other places we stayed on safari) but internet is available in the restaurant... Dinner was served from 7pm and it was a buffet style dinner... There was a lack of choice and as always I would have preferred an a la carte option... During dinner service, the staff will go to your room and make a fire - this is good as the elevation is about 2000m above sea level and therefore it gets very cold at nighttime... The bed has plenty of blankets and so you won’t get cold...

...The rooms are fairly old and basic - an unusual feature was the knock on the door in the evening and a staff member came in with hot coals what were put into a heater...

...As the area can get cold, they have fires in the rooms which they will light for you...

...The rooms get cold at night in July, so the staff will light the fire in your room for you and there are lots of blankets too...

Stayed at the Rhino Lodge to acess the Ngorongoro Crater, the room was a bit old looking and dated but comfortable... Terrific hot shower to shake off the cold temperatures in the morning... There was a small wood burner to heat the room at night that the staff would light in the evening whilst you were at dinner... Friendly staff with great service, would recommend staying there...

...The shower was very good if you can brave the freezing bathroom. The bed was comfortable with plenty of blankets to keep us warm... The staff were not as friendly as all the other places we stayed but as most of the guests probably only stay one night there is no time to get to know anyone... For the convenience to the Crater, I would still recommend the Rhino Lodge...

...The staff even lit the wood stove in our room for us...

...Even had bath mat (unlike most other hotels). Very good restaurant, nice variety of food, delicious, good service... Really good to have filtered drinking water rather than relying on bottled water!...

...The lodge was so quiet, the rooms were cool, spacious, very comfortable... It is managed by Willem from South Africa who was very friendly and engaging and makes sure all the guests are having a good stay...

...The room can get chilly during the night, but every room has a small heating stove and a fire was made for us before bed time, making the room even more cozy. We also found hot water bottles in the bathroom and plenty of blankets in bed to keep us warm... All staff extremely friendly and service-minded...

...The staff were all very friendly on arrival and helped carry all of our bags into our rooms... Dinner was served at 7:30pm in their dining room which was beautifully appointed and had a huge fireplace in the center of the room... During dinner the staffed asked if we would like to have the wood stove lit in our rooms and while we ate they went and built fires in each of our rooms so they were warm when we returned (outside temp was around 55 Fahrenheit during the night)... We departed at 6:00 am to go to the crater and the staff were already up with breakfast waiting...

...We particularly liked the atmosphere in the dining room with the stove in the middle, the excellent food from the buffet (we are vegetarians) and above all the very good vibes from the crew. To top it all, the ignoted the fire in the stove in the room so that the chilly night was quickly forgotten...

The staff at Rhino lodge were very friendly and happy...

...Our family (2 parents, 2 adult kids) stayed here after a drive around the crater. Like everywhere else we stayed, the staff was at your service... The meals were good, served buffet style... The staff has a TV room (the rooms do not have TVs, nor is such really called for), which came in handy as many of the guests wanted to watch the World Cup finals, which they did with the staff, making for a cozy, very international, gathering...

...Good hot showers for 24hours Both dinner & beakfast are served in the restaurant with fine dining ambience... Chef Samuel and his staff presented a delicious cake with Hakuna Matata Bhwana song then followed by Happy birthday... Many thanks to Chef Samuel and his team for giving me an unforgetable birthday celebration...

This is an honest place, staff may not go above and beyond but they are all very friendly, well trained, and you will be very comfortable with everything important thing you need... The bath has hot shower too even early in the morning!... A special mention to Jackson who offered us snacks as they could not provide us lunch( mis communication with tour agency)... It was also very nice of the property manager ( Aussie by nationality) to come by and speak to us... I would recommend everyone to stay at least a night here...

...The Manager and the team were very friendly and had our breakfast ready at 5:30 AM as well as our Lunch boxes for the day...

Great short overnight stay at Rhino Lodge. The rooms were cozy with a wonderful view and they built us a little fire at night to stay warm... The chef and staff were super attentive and friendly... Hot shower and comfortable bed...

...Staff is very helpful and the manager is very nice and kind and kelps you as much as he can to make your stay memorable...

...Great service , excellent staff and a good place to stay to see the Crater. Clean rooms , heating facilities ...

...It was very cool to have zebras and water bucks grazing around you as you drink your afternoon tea... The amenities are basic and meet all your needs... The shower had a Mercedez Benz logo on it and it was honestly one the best showers I've ever had because of the water pressure... It did get cold at night, and the wood-burning fire and the heavy duvet kept us warm... Wifi is only available in the main restaurant area, and this is common in lodges in and around the national park areas...

My husband and I stayed here for 1 night as part of our safari trip... The room was quite small but had a lovely balcony with 2 chairs where you could sit and watch the animals go past... During dinner service, the staff will go to your room and make a fire - this is good as the elevation is about 2000m above sea level and therefore it gets very cold at nighttime... The bed has plenty of blankets and so you won’t get cold... We didn’t get a chance to enjoy the bar and outside views from it due to minimal time at the lodge but photos from it look lovely!...

...As the area can get cold, they have fires in the rooms which they will light for you... The restaurant was excellent with a good choice of food... There are some really nice views around the site...

...My husband, son and I stayed here for one night after being on safari in the crater. The lodge is high up, but only about 30 minutes from the crater gate... You can sit outside on the veranda just feet away from grazing waterbuck and buffalo... Dinner was very nice in the ample restaurant... Plenty of choice, including for me as a vegetarian... The rooms get cold at night in July, so the staff will light the fire in your room for you and there are lots of blankets too... None of us were cold - in fact, we were so comfortable that we slept through our alarm and were last in for breakfast!...

Stayed at the Rhino Lodge to acess the Ngorongoro Crater, the room was a bit old looking and dated but comfortable. It had a very comfortable bed and pillows, all important for a good nights sleep before an early rise in the morning for the safari... Terrific hot shower to shake off the cold temperatures in the morning... There was a small wood burner to heat the room at night that the staff would light in the evening whilst you were at dinner... Off your room there was a small balcony where you could witness animals coming into the open camp... The restaurant was very spacious with a double sided fire place, and served buffet food with excellent selections of very tasty food... Friendly staff with great service, would recommend staying there...

My husband and I stayed here before doing a safari in the National park... The staff even lit the wood stove in our room for us... The food was very tasty and the dining area was beautiful... This lodge has a very spacious porch that overlooks a yard where we saw Cape buffalo and waterbuck...

Myself, husband and two adult sons stayed in the Rhino Lodge for one night after a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater. The lodge is perfectly placed near the Rim and South Gate... The shower was very good if you can brave the freezing bathroom... The bed was comfortable with plenty of blankets to keep us warm... The balcony overlooking the lush gardens is a bonus with Waterbuck grazing just feet away... For the convenience to the Crater, I would still recommend the Rhino Lodge...

We very much enjoyed our stay at this lodge before seeing the wildlife in the crater. The grounds were lovely and the sunset view on the restaurant deck by a glowing fire was really special... The shower was the best we’d had on safari - hot with great pressure... We were there when it was cold at night and in the morning but had many blankets to warm us...

...We are a family of 3 (father and 2 adult daughters) and were quite pleased with our stay at Rhino Lodge. We stayed for 2 nights, and were in 1 triple room, which was 3 twin beds... The meals served were very nice, and the deck off the dining hall was a great place to get a close up experience of buffalo and gazelle in the early morning and evening!... It's certainly more of a "budget" stay, so you share hot water (our neighbors in the room next to us used all the hot water one morning, leaving us with cold showers) and the rooms are sparse, with limited WiFi only available in the dining hall, but our stay was quite pleasant and great for close proximity to the crater to get off to an early start for morning game drives!...

...Lovely, cozy room with big balcony and nice bathroom with hot water. The room can get chilly during the night, but every room has a small heating stove and a fire was made for us before bed time, making the room even more cozy... We also found hot water bottles in the bathroom and plenty of blankets in bed to keep us warm... Big restaurant with very good food... All staff extremely friendly and service-minded...

...The balcony was wonderful, with the visit of the animals! The restaurant area is simply beautiful, welcoming, with a fantastic atmosphere with the fireplace lit, the food is delicious, we ate so well!... We would go back if the rooms were updated, as compared to the restaurant they are way below what we paid (€480 for one night)...

...Our room looked out over the bush and we saw waterbuck and water buffalo. The food is tasty and plentiful and the deck of the dining area is good but we wished we'd found the lounge area behind the Reception sooner...

...The staff were all very friendly on arrival and helped carry all of our bags into our rooms. The rooms are very nice and we had a deck that looked out onto the back of the property... We went to the restaurant around 6pm for drinks and sunset on their deck that had an incredible view with wildlife all around (waterbuck and Cape buffalo were notable that night)... Dinner was served at 7:30pm in their dining room which was beautifully appointed and had a huge fireplace in the center of the room... Their bar had more options than the other places we had stayed during this trip including some Tanzanian dry red wine which we enjoyed... During dinner the staffed asked if we would like to have the wood stove lit in our rooms and while we ate they went and built fires in each of our rooms so they were warm when we returned (outside temp was around 55 Fahrenheit during the night)... We departed at 6:00 am to go to the crater and the staff were already up with breakfast waiting...

The staff at Rhino lodge were very friendly and happy... It was lovely watching the waterbuck from the small verandah at our room... The dining area was a bit warm with the two fireplaces and it was a bit Smokey outside due to the wood on the outdoor fire...

...Yes, it is simple but clean and with some specials to highlight. We particularly liked the atmosphere in the dining room with the stove in the middle, the excellent food from the buffet (we are vegetarians) and above all the very good vibes from the crew... To top it all, the ignoted the fire in the stove in the room so that the chilly night was quickly forgotten...

Our family (2 parents, 2 adult kids) stayed here after a drive around the crater... They have a nice patio outside the restaurant bar to view the wildlife (which was on the grass down below)... Basically: the restaurant and patio were comfortable in a nice setting looking to the forest... A couple of entree's, rice, veggies, fruit and either cake or fruit cocktail for desert... The rooms were average sized, with porches looking in to the forest... Each had a charcoal heater for cold nights (not apparent they provide tons of heat, but not much is needed, if any)... The staff has a TV room (the rooms do not have TVs, nor is such really called for), which came in handy as many of the guests wanted to watch the World Cup finals, which they did with the staff, making for a cozy, very international, gathering...

...We stayed in a twin bed room with balcony view. The room has 2 chairs & table, fireplace and ensuite... There are extra wool blanket which we did not use as the bedding is warm and comfy... Good hot showers for 24hours Both dinner & beakfast are served in the restaurant with fine dining ambience... Meals are buffet style with a good spread of items...

...The lodge is very well located, on the rim of the crater, and sits tucked into the forest with incredible views... It’s terrace overlooks the forest and lounge is cozy with a huge, central fireplace...

The rhino lodge is a really nice place to stay... As it gets a bit cold at night, they have the option to start a fire in the rooms...

...Staff is very helpful and the manager is very nice and kind and kelps you as much as he can to make your stay memorable. The environment is very nice, the dining room is spacious with a large chimney and a beautiful garden where you can see zebras and other wild animals!!!... Regarding the room, trout was a nuit tinny and old fashioned but well equipped for cold night :)...