Thinking of putting up there for a couple of days prior to a July Maasailand hunt to give my buddy's wife a gentle introduction to Africa. The website looks pretty good, but I'd be interested in hearing from those with experience.

Fred,

They're all reasonably good, but the best by far is the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge - if you're serious about booking it, contact me at my office address which is shakari@mweb.co.za and we'll make sure you get the best options etc. - you won't pay any more than if you do it anywhere else.

Steve,

I checked their website and they are quite expensive. Hence my interest in the Wildlife Lodge.

Email me with your rates. If you don't still have my email, just PM me.

Thanks,
Fred

We spent a couple of nights at the Sopa Lodge on the rim of the crater before our Masailand hunting trip in 2006. I have absolutely no complaints. Here is the website:
http://www.sopalodges.com/ngorongoro/home.html
You should check out their rates.

Good luck on your hunt!

Thanks. They're also on my list.

F.