Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge

Absolutely terrible experience! Dishonest staff, unprepared, and overpriced. They tried to sneakily overcharge me at the bar by bringing a drink without alcohol topped with ice. When I said please don't add so much ice i cant taste alcohol, she changed it. After I finished it she said we are charging double because I put 2 shots. Why they told it to me after I drank it?! Workers were unfriendly, and service was awful. During dinner and breakfast, there were no lights, no backup generators, no candles, just total chaos. I ate an apple I’m allergic to because the salad was too dark to see, and there were no labels. Nobody was there to ask. At checkout, I thought they’d comped the drink for all the issues, but then they kept asking for more money, including for the overcharged drink and one with no alcohol. I went back twice, they said I was all good, but then as my tour group was leaving, they stopped me again. It felt like a scam. The manager did nothing to resolve this and failed to ensure guests were treated properly. The whole place is a mess, with bugs in drinks, dark meals, and no regard for guest safety or comfort. Save your money and go somewhere else. Im actually editing the review to add more and a photo of the bug floating in the glass. The the previous review had a “response” from hotel which was pathetic. They blame shifted, tried to justify the scam, and denyed the bug in the drink saying it was our mistake for not letting people know. We did let people know. Also they mentioned I left good servey?! Servey was done in the dark and they insisted for us to fill it even though nobody wanted. told me not to worry about the scam charge then after i gave my review they said no you need to pay for their mistake. Complete scam and worst of all is their response. If there is a problem learn to address it rather than blame shift it on a guest. Horrible manager. Will let everyone know about this terrible hotel and hope other guests including the person with a bug in the drink will also leave one. No apologies nothing from them.

Rehema Daniel was awesome taking care of all our needs at dining every night! Thank you! Lunch out on safari was amazing! Thank you to all the staff for the hard work! The greeting we received & all the help getting to & from our room was amazing including security escort with flashlights at night was great!

We stayed at the Oldeani for 2 nights to have a day in the Ngorongoro Crater on our way to the Serengeti. We found it to be a relaxing oasis of luxury nestled within 30 minutes of the crater. As we found all over Tanzania, the staff were all so happy, chatty and welcoming, making us feel at home. And after a full days safari on bumpy roads, relaxing in or by the pool with drink and a book is greatly received. The rooms are extremely spacious with massive beds. Our room had a free standing roll top bath plus two showers, one indoors and one outdoors. I believe this is the same for all rooms. Make sure not to eat before coming here because the food is plentiful and you won’t want to refuse any courses. We were given a full 3 course lunch on our first day’s arrival. Food as we found all over Tanzania was once again appearing to all be freshly made and nothing processed

The second time we've stayed with this chain in East Africa, and yet another luxurious experience. Superb shower area, bathroom, and outside shower. The bed was so comfortable as well, along with all the high end facilities you'd expect. This is a pocket of heaven just outside the Ngorongoro conservation area, and close enough if you want to safari in the crater. The staff were attentive and always ready to help at a moments notice. The main restaurant was a cut above what we've seen while on holiday here. A generous buffet style breakfast, and a la carte evening dining. What a shame we were only here for one night!

Our Serengeti adventure was unforgettable! We witnessed breathtaking sunrises, majestic wildlife, and endless plains. The thrill of spotting lions, leopards, and elephants in their natural habitat was exhilarating. Our guide's expertise and knowledge enhanced our experience, making every moment special. Special Thank you to Mr. Dennis for an incredible Serengeti experience! Your expertise, patience, and passion for wildlife made our trip truly unforgettable. Your guidance and driving skills ensured our safety and comfort throughout. We're grateful for the memories you helped create. Asante sana!"

We are in awe. At the beginning of our honeymoon we visited Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Tarangire National park. For our stay we chose the Oldeani Mountain Lodge and I would recommend anyone to do the same. We were incredibly lucky as the place is the definition of peace and relaxation and is the perfect spot to chill after a long game drive day. They didn't spare any luxury for the rooms or any other area in the lodge. Everything was impeccably clean, and the food was out of this world made from the best quality local produce. If we are ever again lucky enough to find ourselves in this area, we will look no further and come straight back to the place that made us so happy. Finally, but most importantly, we must mention the amazing staff. I'm coming from Greece and if we know one thing, that's tourism. It must be said that the level of hospitality that we found at the Oldeani Mountain Lodge is purely unmatched. My wife had her birthday on our second day, and they did everything they could to make it as special as possible for her. We would therefore like to say a very special thank you to Rehema and Anthony that oversaw our visit, as well as the rest of the staff for this incredible experience. Naming everyone one by one in no particular order, Jenipher, David, Anthony, Rehema, Paulina, Marselu, Scala, Inocent, Bernadi, Naomi, Magretti, William, Amosi, Aloyec, Suzana, Sophia, Ansila, Hosiana, Haji, Gabriel, Fredy, Mery, Said, Riziki, Inocent, Benjamin, Yohan, Yona, Steven, Edwini, Adiaeli, Emosi, Rejina, Samueli, Shukune, Vicky, Paulina, Paskalina, Katherine, Joyce, Hosiana, Anitha, Emiliani, thanks to every single one of you. You have something special there, keep up the great job, and we can't wait to see you again. Thank you!