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A large resort with multiple guest rooms, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained garden.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a central staircase, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with umbrellas, a lawn, and a view of a forested landscape.

A wooden bridge leading to a row of rooms with a brick facade, surrounded by greenery.

1. The Retreat at Ngorongoro

19.1 km from Lerai Forest

Carleen

￥45,108

￥54,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A poolside area with a fire feature, umbrellas, and a deck overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A traditional thatched-roof house with a wooden deck, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and various shrubs.

A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a central chandelier, and a bar area with wooden bar stools.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa set, a bed with a canopy, and a fireplace.

2. Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

12.5 km from Lerai Forest

Lorie

￥173,738

￥206,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A courtyard with palm trees, a building with arched windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A dining table set with plates, a water bottle, and a bowl of salad.

A four-poster bed with a canopy, white bedding, and a window with a checkered curtain.

A building with a red roof and arched windows, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

3. Stc.Safari lodge

15.5 km from Lerai Forest

Tine

￥11,045

￥13,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A pool with a view of mountains, a wooden deck, and two wicker baskets.

A resort with a pool area, thatched-roof structures, and lush greenery.

A room with a bed, a wooden bench, and a table with a bottle and glasses.

A modern brick building with a glass extension, surrounded by lush green fields and a clear sky.

4. Africa Safari Karatu

21.6 km from Lerai Forest

Amani

￥22,113

￥26,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of a valley and mountains.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a scenic view, a flat-screen TV, and modern furniture.

A modern hotel with a rooftop infinity pool, offering a scenic view of mountains and lush greenery.

5. Ngorongoro Lodge member of Meliá Collection - The Leading Hotels of the World

8.2 km from Lerai Forest

Faruk

￥169,729

￥251,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A thatched-roof gazebo with seating and planters, surrounded by trees.

A hotel room with a bed, white linens, a wooden headboard, and a canopy.

A rustic dining area with wooden tables and benches, a thatched roof, and a television mounted on the wall.

A bar with wooden shelves stocked with various bottles and glasses.

6. Patamu Restaurant & Lodge

21.1 km from Lerai Forest

William

￥7,731

￥10,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A tented room with a bed, a rocking chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A rustic interior with a wooden bar, a fireplace, and a checkered tablecloth.

7. Crater Forest Tented Camp

7.1 km from Lerai Forest

Pamela

￥52,704

￥62,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A poolside area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by candles, overlooking a body of water and mountains.

A bar area with a sign reading "Explorers' Bar," wooden bar counter, and zebra-patterned chairs.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a bar area with a sign reading "Explorers Bar".

A table set for dining with candles, glasses, and cutlery, overlooking a scenic landscape.

8. Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge

20.1 km from Lerai Forest

Markus

￥116,049

￥139,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A stone wall with a water feature, surrounded by greenery and a tree.

A thatched-roof building with multiple windows, a paved pathway, and lush greenery.

A four-poster bed with a canopy, wooden bench, and woven mats on a wooden floor.

A wooden bar area with stools, a refrigerator, and a shelf with bottles and glasses.

9. NJIA PANDA TENTED LODGE AND CAMPSITE

18.3 km from Lerai Forest

"We had a wonderful experience staying at NJIA Panda tented lodge. The property is only about two years old, so everything in in great condition. We were the only guests one of the two nights and received exceptional service. The meals were great with serving sizes so large we were never able to finish. We initially had issues getting hot water and the staff immediately had a team out and got it fixed in no time at all. I would highly recommend staying here if you are in the area."

Todd

￥26,159

￥31,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a fireplace, and large woven light fixtures.

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden nightstand, a wicker chest, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a view of a lush garden.

10. Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge

20.4 km from Lerai Forest

Greg L

￥82,394

￥98,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

11. Omega View Hotel and Resort

21.9 km from Lerai Forest

Petra

￥15,288

￥18,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A narrow stone pathway leading to a wooden gate with a lattice design, surrounded by potted plants and a view of the landscape.

A living room with a sofa, a wooden table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a plant.

A spacious living area with a sofa set, wooden furniture, and a fireplace.

A wooden sign with the text "Lilac Elevate Inn" and "free Wifi" indicating the name and amenities of the establishment.

12. Lilac Elevate Inn

21.6 km from Lerai Forest

￥6,692

￥8,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the outdoors, and hanging pendant lights.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a woven rug, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

A balcony with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick wall.

13. Lilac Hideaway

19.5 km from Lerai Forest

"We had a great stay at lilac hideaway but the thing that stood out most are the way they stepped up to help guests with travel plans We rented a dud 4x4 and it would not start after we checked in - but Eli jumped in an d organized mechanics to come and then drove with us to take the car to the mechanics once they had gotten a new battery in. The car had no brake or transmission fluids and an corroded alternator wire - Eli stayed at the mechanic while we got some food next door The mechanics...

Karen

￥14,425

￥17,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A multi-story hotel with illuminated signage and balconies.

A multi-story hotel with balconies and a sign reading "PEAK HOTEL".

A dining area with two tables set for four, each with red checkered tablecloths, white plates, and cutlery. A flat-screen TV mounted on the wall displays a Netflix interface.

A well-maintained grassy area with a pathway leading to a parking area.

14. PEAK HOTEL

21.8 km from Lerai Forest

"As the name would imply, the hotel is located uphill from the main street of the town. The rooms were spacious and were separated by a wall, so each person had their own section. The bathroom was an issue as the toilet, sink and shower were all in the same place, so that if someone had a shower, the whole floor would get wet. The wi-fi was inconsistent but worked better in the dining area. The restaurant had minimal options and you had to order what you wanted for the evening hours beforehand. I...

Khan

￥16,277

￥19,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A wooden dining table with a patterned tablecloth, surrounded by rustic chairs.

A wooden room with a wooden ladder shelf and a wooden door.

A room with a bed under a white canopy, a bedside table, a lamp, and a chair.

A wooden reception desk with a sign reading 'Karibu,' large windows with a view of greenery, and a woven mat on the floor.

15. Amani Eserian Ngorongoro

3.4 km from Lerai Forest

￥53,498

￥64,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A hotel room with a wooden bed, white bedding, a mirror, a bedside table, and a blue armchair.

A three-tiered serving tray with various dishes and a bottle of olive oil on a wooden table.

A dining table set with cutlery, glasses, and napkins, covered with a tablecloth featuring a green leafy pattern.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, arranged in a spacious room with large windows.

16. Kasi Tembo Rest House

10.1 km from Lerai Forest

￥22,787

￥27,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A campsite with a fire pit, chairs, and lanterns.

A circular arrangement of colorful chairs and tables on a grassy field with a view of a lake and mountains in the background.

A tented dining area with tables set for a meal, lanterns, and chairs.

A bathroom vanity with a round mirror, two wall-mounted lamps, a metal bucket, a soap dispenser, and a small woven basket.

17. Pakulala Safari Camp - East Africa Camps

3.3 km from Lerai Forest

￥109,743

￥153,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a scenic landscape, furnished with leather sofas and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with a checkered blanket, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains. There are two leather armchairs and a sofa with cushions.

18. Ngorongoro Lodge Melia Collection

4.1 km from Lerai Forest

￥180,002

￥212,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A four-poster bed with white linens and pillows, a wooden desk with a chair, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, and a view of the city through large windows.

A dining area with wooden furniture, a TV displaying a panda, and a view of a staircase.

A modern staircase with metal railings, a marble floor, and a wooden wall panel design.

19. Skylark Hotel

21.6 km from Lerai Forest

￥13,718

￥16,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A residential area with multiple houses, each with a sloped roof and surrounded by greenery.

A room with a bed, two chairs, and a window with curtains.

A reception sign on a wooden post with a metal railing in the foreground.

A room with two modern chairs and a small round table.

20. Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge

20 km from Lerai Forest

￥18,457

￥22,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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Compare popular hotels close to Lerai Forest

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Retreat at Ngorongoro	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 40 reviews	View
Stc.Safari lodge	9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
Africa Safari Karatu	7.8 Good 7 reviews	View
Ngorongoro Lodge member of Meliá Collection - The Leading Hotels of the World	9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews	View

Top Lerai Forest Hotel Reviews

The Retreat at Ngorongoro

10/10 Excellent

"This place is amazing and I wish I could have stayed longer. It’s everything you could ask for in a luxury retreat. The suites/cabins are beautiful."

Patamu Restaurant & Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic bar restaurant setup, meals good, staff good, room good and close to major game parks. Great price too."

Other attractions near Lerai Forest

An adult elephant and a calf in a natural setting with dense vegetation.

Lake Manyara National Park

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Manyara National Park, a lovely green space in Lake Manyara National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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A rocky hill with a rainbow, surrounded by a flat landscape and small buildings.

Oldupai Gorge

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Oldupai Gorge during your travels in Ngorongoro.

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Lake Magadi

10.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Magadi during your travels in Ngorongoro. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

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Gorigor Swamp

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Gorigor Swamp during your travels in Ngorongoro.

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Mandusi Swamp

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mandusi Swamp during your travels in Ngorongoro.

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Karatu Playground

After visiting Karatu Playground, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Karatu. Wander the parks and gardens while you're in the area.

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Olduvai Gorge

Olduvai Gorge is just one of the places to see in Ngorongoro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Lake Empakaa

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Empakaa during your travels in Ngorongoro.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lerai Forest?

Lerai Forest is located in Ngorongoro. You'll find 9 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Lerai Forest?

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers a full-service spa and free breakfast. It's located 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Lerai Forest. Other good choices within a few miles include Pakulala Safari Camp - East Africa Camps and Angata Ngorongoro.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Lerai Forest?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lerai Forest.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lerai Forest, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Lerai Forest.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lerai Forest?

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Our top choices for Lerai Forest hotels

1. The Retreat at Ngorongoro

2. Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

3. Stc.Safari lodge

4. Africa Safari Karatu

5. Ngorongoro Lodge member of Meliá Collection - The Leading Hotels of the World

6. Patamu Restaurant & Lodge

7. Crater Forest Tented Camp

8. Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge

9. NJIA PANDA TENTED LODGE AND CAMPSITE

10. Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge

11. Omega View Hotel and Resort

12. Lilac Elevate Inn

13. Lilac Hideaway

14. PEAK HOTEL

15. Amani Eserian Ngorongoro

16. Kasi Tembo Rest House

17. Pakulala Safari Camp - East Africa Camps

18. Ngorongoro Lodge Melia Collection

19. Skylark Hotel

20. Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Lerai Forest

Top Lerai Forest Hotel Reviews

The Retreat at Ngorongoro

Patamu Restaurant & Lodge

Other attractions near Lerai Forest

Lake Manyara National Park

Oldupai Gorge

Lake Magadi

Gorigor Swamp

Mandusi Swamp

Karatu Playground

Olduvai Gorge

Lake Empakaa

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