Ngorongoro Lion's Paw

Hotels
9.4 (6 reviews)
Ngorongoro , Ngorongoro , tz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Ironing service
Car hire
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Beautiful views

Categories

Cleanliness
9.28
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.75
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
10
Hervorragende Lage am Rim des Ngorongoro-Kraters.
Room Quality
9.24
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
9.27
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.23
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.67
Positive overall experience with beautiful views and great location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 13:57

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Breathtaking Surroundings: Nestled in Ngorongoro, just 17 km from the famous Ngorongoro Crater, Lions Paw Ngorongoro offers a serene escape with a lush garden and picturesque views.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of free private parking, a shared lounge, and a restaurant serving delectable meals. Unwind at the bar or relax in the rooms with a balcony, desk, and complimentary WiFi.

Relaxation at its Best: Indulge in comfort with private bathrooms, free toiletries, and cozy bed linens. Take in the beauty of the surroundings from the sun terrace, perfect for soaking up the sun or stargazing at night.

Experience luxury and tranquility at Lions Paw Ngorongoro. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 5 and older are allowed.
    Children 5 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 15 years old stay for US$220 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children 5 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 15 years old stay for US$220 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 6 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.28
Service: 9.75
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.24
Amenities: 9.27
Value for Money: 9.23
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 9.67
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Rachid • couple • fr
10
Pros:

La nourriture l’accueil le personnel la vue tout

Cons:

Rien

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Hervorragende Lage am Rim des Ngorongoro-Kraters. Wir sind jeweils um 6.00 Uhr losgefahren. Schönes Licht, viele Tiere unterwegs. Lodge hat tolle Aussicht in den Krater, umgeben von Bäumen. Schöne Terrasse für Sunset.

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Vic • family with young children • ch
9
Superb
2024-07-28 • via Nuitee
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Lane • review category business travellers • us
10
Stupendous!!
Pros:

The property is lovely. The staff are so accommodating. Excellent food. Amazing service.
Too much money and I hope that they can help the maasai community more where the lodge is located. They receive no benefit from giving up their land for the lodge to use.

2024-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Rasa • group • ke
9
Great location to start your Ngorongoro exploration!
Pros:

Beautifully designed place on the top of the rim of Ngorongoro crater in the magic Black Acacia forest. Perfect location, warmest and most helpful staff. Very good quality accomodation!

Cons:

The rooms could have a bit more insulation. The communication with the lodge was not perfect, we learned a bit late that getting a vehicle for a game drive is difficult. Otherwise, a really nice, even if expensive, place.

2023-07-27 • via Nuitee
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Mary • young couple • us
8
This is a lovely place convenient to the crater with some management issues.
Pros:

The location is excellent for entering the crater, but it is very remote. We arrived from Arusha after an arduous drive with our guide.

Cons:

Upon checking out, we were given very conflicting information from three different employees as to whether we had paid or not. No one would take our charge card, but then the facility called us later for card information. One employee insisted our two glasses of wine had been comp'd by our travel agent and refused to take our $20 for the wine; another employee later angrily told us we owed. The money was not the issue. The conflicting information was disconcerting.
We were also not advised there would be paperwork and a fee for crater entrance, so our agent had to scramble to accommodate this request.

2023-02-18 • via Nuitee