Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection is a 5-star luxury lodge perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering breathtaking panoramic views of this natural wonder from 7,500 feet above sea level. Designed with utmost respect for the environment, the lodge is fully integrated with the local biodiversity of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the Maasai tribe. Guests can sleep accompanied by the sounds of nature and wake up admiring the crater, which is a 600-metre deep caldera teeming with over 25,000 animals and 2.5 million years of history, often referred to as a 'Garden of Eden'. The lodge features 60 individually furnished guestrooms, elegantly constructed from local stone and wood, each with panoramic windows showcasing the crater floor. In-room amenities include minibars, espresso/coffee/tea makers, flat-screen televisions with satellite programming, complimentary wireless internet, safes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Bathrobes are available in some rooms, and certain rooms also offer a kitchen equipped with a microwave and toaster. Daily housekeeping is provided. Dining options include two restaurants serving a gastronomic proposal deeply rooted in local cuisine, and a bar/lounge for evening entertainment. A complimentary breakfast is served daily, with à la carte and cooked-to-order options. The Rhino Lounge Bar features an open-air terrace providing further stunning vistas. Recreational amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, an exclusive spa, a sauna, a sun terrace, a garden, and a fitness center. Additional services comprise complimentary wireless internet access throughout the lodge, concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free private parking is available on-site, and smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the lodge for the comfort of all guests. The lodge is ideally situated just 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from the Ngorongoro Crater and 7.1 km (4.4 mi) from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Nearby points of interest include Lake Magadi (approximately 27 km / 17 mi) and Olduvai Gorge Museum (approximately 43 km / 27 mi). Lake Manyara Airport (LKY) is the nearest major airport, located approximately 42.6 km (26.5 mi) away.