Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro

The Manor is an exceptional lodging, combining luxury, great food, wonderful staff, and gorgeous surroundings into one remarkable package. Our group of 10 all enjoyed our stay, and were sad that we had only 2 nights to enjoy all that this place and area has to offer. Shariff made sure that our meals were excellent with his great sense of humor and attention to detail. Our drivers Andrew and Emanuel were very skilled at finding animals and providing great information on our game drives at Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. While next very close to the Crater (90+ minute drive), we felt that the Manor was still a great choice.

My wife and I stayed at the Manor whilst on a Micato Safari. We were with a group of eleven exploring the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Lake Maryana National Park. After exploring each day we were greeted with warm wet clothes to cleanse the dust off our faces and a hot bubble bath. Later after a 5 course gourmet dinner and social time we returned to our suite being greeted with fire in the fireplace and a bottle of non-alcohol (requested) bottle of wine. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful and staff is exceptional. We would highly recommend staying here. Larry & Kelly St Johns, Fl

We spent two unforgettable days at The Manor by Elewana, and we absolutely loved every moment. The property is stunning, with its beautiful Cape Dutch architecture and serene setting on a coffee plantation. The ambiance is both elegant and relaxing, making it the perfect place to unwind. A huge thank you to the manager, Altus, whose incredible wine knowledge introduced us to some truly spectacular wines during our stay—each meal was paired perfectly. We also want to give a special mention to Charles, who took such great care of us and ensured we felt pampered throughout. The food was oh-so-delicious! It was the best food we had during our entire stay. The entire staff was amazing, always attentive and warm. We were genuinely sad to leave and hope to return soon. It was an exceptional experience from start to finish!

We recently stayed at The Manor for three nights at the beginning of our ten day trip to Tanzania with 4x4 Adventures. It was our fourth trip to Tanzania and tenth trip to East Africa, so we have stayed at a huge range of properties over the years. The Manor is an amazing place to stay and it is hard to find words to describe the unique service you receive while residing there. Altus, the manager, was extremely attentive and his knowledge of wines deserves a shout. Charles was our butler for our stay, and he certainly outdid himself especially when it came to surprising us with different places to have our dinner in the garden. The Manor has beautiful grounds and you hardly want to leave to do anything. However, we did go on a two hour walk to the nearby Elephant Caves and did the coffee farm tour. Recommend both. We also used the Manor as a base to make a day trip to the Crater. The Manor provided us with an especially tasty picnic lunch for our day trip. I am not usually keen on the safari picnic lunches or breakfasts as they often mean lots of garbage. which at great cost, is shipped out of the parks each day. The Manor sent our picnic lunch all in a hamper in reusable containers and there was not one speck of rubbish. The Manor is very eco friendly- you are served filtered water- no bottles whatsoever. There is a great effort to try to limit waste and as so much of the food is grown on the grounds or sourced locally you really feel they are doing their part. The food at The Manor is excellent and we could not possibly even start to try the numerous delicious dishes or drinks on offer. Only a couple comments- the pool is slightly on the small side so come prepared for a pleasant dip, not to swim lengths. When there are groups the dining room can get a little noisy so don't hesitate to ask to be seated outside next to one of the many fireplaces. I would also prefer if the Manor reminded people not to use Facetime or make video calls in public places. It should go without saying but this did happen on two occasions during our stay and it is most annoying. One call was over ten minutes long. I would definitely stay at the Manor again if I had the chance, and I highly recommend this property.

An excellent Base to tour the Ngorogoro Crater/Caldera. Superb facilities on the scale of a premier resort. Altus and Leche are the Management Team leading an outstanding Staff able to cater to your every desire. Meals are an art form in both taste and presentation. A wide variety of wines are available, courtesy of Altus's expertise. A special shout out to Sigi, our great Butler, and his Assistant, Charles. Bashu was our wonderful guide for this last part of our Safari adventure, providing great insights into the culture of the region. Having a delicious lunch in the middle of the caldera was a real treat!