All-Inclusive Safari Lodge near Ngorongoro
Three meals a day and in-house drinks, in a forest-view villa with a fireplace, 20 to 30 minutes from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. All rates include 18% VAT and the 1% tourism levy.
Full Board or All Inclusive
Every stay at The Retreat at Ngorongoro includes all your meals. Choose full board for breakfast, lunch and dinner, or all inclusive to add in-house drinks as well, so there is no bill to settle for drinks at the end of each day.
All inclusive suits guests who like a drink by the fire in the Nest Lounge, a cold beer by the pool after a game drive, or wine with dinner, and who prefer to know the full cost of their stay before they arrive.
| Full board | All inclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast, lunch and dinner | Included | Included |
| Tea and coffee in your villa | Included | Included |
| In-house drinks | Paid separately | Included |
| Champagne and single malt whisky | Paid separately | Paid separately |
| Alcohol for guests under 18 | Not served | Not served |
All-Inclusive and Full-Board Rates 2026 and 2027
Low season is April and May. High season is the rest of the year, from January to March and from June to December. Rates are in US dollars per villa per night, are the same for 2026 and 2027, and include 18% VAT and the 1% tourism levy.
| Villa and occupancy | Low season full board | Low season all inclusive | High season full board | High season all inclusive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | US$295 | US$329 | US$440 | US$475 |
| Double or Twin Villa (2 guests) | US$480 | US$551 | US$798 | US$869 |
| Triple (3 guests) | US$622 | US$728 | US$970 | US$1,076 |
| Two-Bedroom Villa (4 guests) | US$920 | US$1,061 | US$1,364 | US$1,505 |
On a Double or Twin Villa in low season, all inclusive adds US$71 a night for two guests. A festive supplement of US$30 per adult and US$20 per child aged 5 to 12 applies on 24, 25, 26 and 31 December and 1 January. See the full tariffs and children’s rates.
Farm-to-Table Meals, Included
Our kitchen cooks with produce from the lodge’s own organic orchard and gardens. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the Kipepeo Dining Room by the fire, on the terrace or beside the pool, and we cater for vegan, gluten-free and allergy needs. Explore dining at The Retreat.
Where You Eat and Drink
Kipepeo Dining Room
Our main restaurant, with a fireplace for cool Karatu evenings and dishes built around the season's harvest.
Nest Lounge
A bird's-nest themed bar with a pool table and life-size chess, the place for a drink before dinner.
Poolside Dining
Lunch in the sun by the infinity pool, or a candlelit dinner beside the water.
Bush Meals
A meal served out in nature for a special occasion, arranged by our team.
Orchard to Table
Fruit, vegetables and herbs from the lodge's organic orchard and gardens.
Dietary Needs
Vegan, gluten-free and allergy catering. Tell us your needs when you book.
What All Inclusive Does Not Cover
- Park and crater fees. Ngorongoro conservation fees and the crater service fee are set by the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority and are paid separately, usually through your safari operator.
- Champagne and single malt whisky. These are charged separately on both plans.
- Payment. The lodge is cashless, so extras are paid by card or bank transfer.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM. Choose your villa, or see our family stays if you are travelling with children.
All-Inclusive Stays: Common Questions
Is The Retreat at Ngorongoro all inclusive?
Yes. You can book all inclusive, which covers breakfast, lunch, dinner and in-house drinks, or full board, which covers all meals without drinks.
What drinks are included in the all-inclusive plan?
All in-house drinks are included, except premium drinks such as Champagne and single malt whisky, which are charged separately. Alcohol is not served to guests under 18 on the all-inclusive rate.
How much more does all inclusive cost?
On a Double or Twin Villa for two guests, all inclusive adds US$71 a night in both low and high season compared with full board.
Are Ngorongoro park and crater fees included?
No. Conservation and crater fees are set by the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority and are paid separately, usually through your safari operator.
Do rates include taxes?
Yes. All rates include 18% VAT and the 1% tourism levy.
Is there a festive supplement?
Yes. US$30 per adult and US$20 per child aged 5 to 12 on 24, 25, 26 and 31 December and 1 January.
Book Your All-Inclusive Stay
Tell us your dates, the number of guests and your preferred plan, and our reservations team will confirm availability and send a quote.