We stayed two nights at this Lodge and it was truly exceptional -- the superior quality of the rooms, the exceptional all-round service, and the impeccably maintained gardens. The food too was very good. In addition, it is only about a 5-minute drive to the main entrance gate of the Ngorongoro National Park, thereby allowing us to get there before the hordes without having to leave very early in the morning. The Lodge GM and his staff were very accommodating and polite almost to a fault and made every effort to satisfy every request from sending morning tea to the room to the boxed lunch when going on the game drive. Could not recommend it more highly.