Title: The 10 Best Hotels Near Lake Empakaa, Ngorongoro | Expedia.ca [Ngorongoro Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Ngorongoro.dx850886072551428096)[Vacation Rentals in Ngorongoro](https://expedia.ca/Ngorongoro-Vacation-Rentals.d850886072551428096.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Ngorongoro](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Ngorongoro.d850886072551428096.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Ngorongoro](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Ngorongoro.d850886072551428096.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Lake Empakaa Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Lake-Empakaa.d851727337031655424.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lake Empakaa Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Empakaa-Ngorongoro.d851727337031655424.Vacation-Attraction) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [Feb 19 - Feb 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=851727337031655424&startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Feb 20 - Feb 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=851727337031655424&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=851727337031655424&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=851727337031655424&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Recommended Price (low to high) Distance Star rating ## Top Lake Empakaa Hotel Reviews ![Karatu Tented Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37450000/37443700/37443624/677d760b_y.jpg) ### Karatu Tented Lodge 10/10 Excellent "Supremely clean, extremely well- appointed rooms/tents, the food was superb and the staff beyond friendy and professional! Specifically wanted to mention nBaraka who helped us with rental car issues and advocated for us constantly. Also he was instrumental in helping us get our permits for Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge. As well, Mariam was the kindest person- always greeting us with a smile and going out of her way to help us with any need. The cuisine was five star! Throughout our stay, we were treated like family! Would absolutely recommend the lodge with it hesitation!!" [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Manyara-National-Park-Hotels-Karatu-Tented-Lodge.h37443624.Hotel-Information) ![Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110650000/110649100/110649053/61497e64_y.jpg) ### Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge 10/10 Excellent "It was excellent. The grounds are beautiful. The the food is superb. The room is large it had two king size bed and a fireplace a sitting area. we stayed at this Four Season in the Serengeti. this was comparable for a lot less money. I would stay here again. In fact, we extended our stay one day just to enjoy the service and the food. It is definitely a jewel." [](https://expedia.ca/Turaco-Ngorongoro-Valley.h110649053.Hotel-Information) ![Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110370000/110360300/110360276/5eb6eb06_y.jpg) ### Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge 10/10 Excellent "We had a beautiful stay at Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge. The staff was wonderful and very kind, especially Jumo. A portion of the money from your stay goes to the children's home located next to the hotel, which you are able to visit while staying there. The area and view around the hotel are beautiful, however there is a bumpy uphill road to reach the hotel. The dining room is a beautiful space as well and we had a wonderful meal there! " [](https://expedia.ca/Karatu-Hotels-Rhotia-Valley-Tented-Lodge.h110360276.Hotel-Information) ![Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55020000/55015800/55015788/8246964e_y.jpg) ### Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge 10/10 Excellent "Found no problem at all" [](https://expedia.ca/NGORONGORO-MARERA-MOUNTAIN-VIEW-LODGE.h55015788.Hotel-Information) ## Hotels near other Lake Empakaa attractions ![Located near Ngorngoro Crater and Lake Natron, the towering volcano, Ol Doinyo Lengai (translated to Mountain of God) towers over the Maasai village that I was fortunate enough to live in for a week. The domas in the foreground are constructed entirely of mud, manure, sticks, and straw. A beautiful, harsh environment. #Tanzania #Maasai #homestay #lakenatron #volcano ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532481523/c7efe786-ab93-44a6-be51-ea60797db2f8.jpg) Photo by Safari Ari ### Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano during your travels in Ngorongoro. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621532481523) ![Another of those “oops - too close!” moments on my Dragoman trip around Southern #Africa in 2011 (see my post from a couple of days ago for an accidental close-up of a giraffe). This #lion was having a #lazy morning in the #Ngorongoro Crater, #Tanzania 🇹🇿, just a few metres from our #safari truck. My #300mm lens got me right in his #face! #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/850886072551428096/ea49500b-d381-40ba-b110-00ed4d441451.jpg) Photo by Ben Reeves ### Ngorongoro Crater Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ngorongoro Crater during your travels in Ngorongoro. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=708401100188565504) ### Engare Sero Gorge Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Engare Sero Gorge during your travels in Ngorongoro. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248622007271025) ### Mandusi Swamp Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mandusi Swamp during your travels in Ngorongoro. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=851734645002383360) ### Gorigor Swamp Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Gorigor Swamp during your travels in Ngorongoro. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=851735799214026752) ### Lake Magadi 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. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248622007271076) ## Frequently asked questions ### What's the area like around Lake Empakaa? ### What's the best place to stay near Lake Empakaa? ### If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Empakaa, will I receive a refund?