The Manor Hotel
Old‑World Elegance Meets Coffee‑Estate Grandeur on the Crater RimNgorongoro, Tanzania
Set amidst a sprawling 1,500‑acre coffee plantation overlooking the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro is a luxury retreat that exudes refined colonial charm and sophistication. The property’s Cape Dutch‑style architecture, lush manicured gardens, and exquisite manor house welcome discerning guests to experience elevated tranquillity just minutes from the iconic Ngorongoro Crater.
Each handcrafted cottage—totaling 18, plus a family‑sized Stable Cottage—offers intimate privacy, private sun terraces, fireplaces, claw‑foot tubs, and lavish interiors that harmonize timeless elegance with modern comfort. After returning from crater safaris or estate horse‑rides, guests unwind beside the pool, in the spa, or with sundowner cocktails on the terrace, while the lodge’s gracious hospitality ensures every visit feels both personal and unforgettable
Room Types
- Manor Cottage Suites (18) – Each with private entrance, log‑burning fireplace, en‑suite bathroom featuring claw‑foot bath and rainfall shower, king or twin bedding, writing desk, tea/coffee station, bathrobes, slippers, and sun terrace
- Stable Cottage – Family unit with multiple bedrooms, lounge with fireplace, and suite‑style layout.
Facilities
- Ornate main Manor House: bar, library/lounge, games room, cinema, dining room, terrace & pool
- Spa, fitness/steam room, and horse‑riding stables
- Concierge services, laundry, gift boutique, in‑room service, Wi‑Fi (main areas), fireplaces, and solar‑powered energy.
Activities
- Game drives into the Ngorongoro Crater and nearby Lake Manyara
- Horse riding along the coffee estate with optional picnics
- Estate coffee tours and aromatic tastings
- Sundowners, bush massages, spa treatments, mountain biking, guided walks, and mountain hikes
Included in Room Rate
- Accommodation (cottage or family unit)
- Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner, plus teas/coffees, soft drinks & house wines (excluding premium spirits)
- Shared game‑drive package (including Ngorongoro/Lake Manyara drives, coffee tour, horse riding, estate transfers) if booked as part of the Game Package
- Sundowners, laundry, service charge, and applicable government taxes .
Excluded from Room Rate
- Premium drinks (champagne, private‑cellar wines, spirits)
- Airport transfers, private vehicle hire, or exclusive safaris
- Park entry fees and crater descent charge (when not part of Game Package)
- Gratuities and personal extras
- Spa packages and professional photography or yoga add‑ons.
- The lodge includes intimate meeting facilities such as the Manor House lounge, games room, or private dining areas—ideal for executive retreats, small‑group incentives, or strategic planning sessions. Tailored event support, estate-based team‑builds, and private dinners create an inspiring backdrop for business or celebratory gatherings.