Lemala Ngorongoro
Camp in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
- 9 marquees
- From $ 635 per person
- Unique location
Under the shade
of acacias
If you’re a shutterbug—amateur or pro—and you’re hankering to catch Ngorongoro Crater at dawn, this is your spot. Lemala Ngorongoro, a cozy little camp with just nine tents, is perched east of the crater, tucked away in an old acacia grove. A mere 10-15 minute hop down to the crater floor, and you’ll beat the crowds from other camps. For a whole glorious hour, the sun-kissed, verdant expanse of Ngorongoro will be all yours. Snap away to your heart’s content!
The spacious tents are decked out in a rustic-chic style. Think bold splashes of color, plush down duvets, powerful heaters to take the edge off the night chill, rich, dark wood floors and furniture, soft rugs, and a roomy walk-in closet. Each tent boasts a charming veranda, just the ticket for a cuppa or a fresh-squeezed juice.
The dining tent vibes like a swanky Wild West saloon: a long communal table, a well-stocked bar, vintage-style posters, vibrant rugs, and soft, ambient lighting. You can also opt for dinner and cocktails by the campfire, soaking in a fiery sunset and listening to the Maasai warriors’ songs.
Beyond the killer safaris and bush walks, they’ve got a gourmet picnic lunch waiting for you down in the crater. You can also swing by a Maasai boma (cattle farm), dive into their tribal rituals, and sample their traditional fare. Or, take a jaunt to a Makonde village, where they’ll show you around their banana and rice plantations, local artisan workshops, and treat you to a scrumptious lunch.
The Lemala Cubs program is a guaranteed hit with the little ones. They’ll get to play junior ranger, learn to throw a spear and shoot a bow, and swap stories around the campfire. The sheer joy on a kid’s face when they see a herd of elephants, a graceful antelope, or a flamboyance of flamingos? Priceless. You’ve got to see it to believe it.
At Lemala Ngorongoro you will experience the thrill of the discoverer
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A sense of extraterrestrial civilization
The camp is nestled on the slope of Olmoti Volcano in the mountain forest, close to the Ngorongoro Crater. There are eight dome-shaped bungalows. Each room has panoramic glazing, through which you can observe the landscape of the Serengeti National Park, special windows-illuminators, so that the beauty of the starry African sky to hide from you. While staying at the campsite, you can walk along the ancient Maasai trail to the top of Olmoti volcano or to the Empakai crater, famous for its alkaline lake and countless flamingos.
A sense of extraterrestrial civilization
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is nestled on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater and combines simple ethnicity with baroque chic. And there are roses of all shades and sizes! The crater is literally full of animals and birds. Especially a lot of pink flamingos. In addition to the exciting safari, you can enjoy a sumptuous lunch at the bottom of the crater, a therapeutic massage with natural essential oils, a performance by Maasai drummers, a jewelry-making workshop, excursions to Olduvai Gorge, Lake Eyasi and Empakai Crater.
A sense of extraterrestrial civilization
Lemala Ngorongoro Camp is very conveniently located east of the crater, in the thicket of an old acacia forest. It takes 10-15 minutes to get to the bottom of the crater and you will be there sooner than guests at other camps. The interior of the spacious tents is rustic in style. The tent dining area is reminiscent of the best restaurants in the Wild West. Apart from the stunning safari, highland walks, you can enjoy a sumptuous picnic lunch at the bottom of the crater. A children’s entertainment program enthralls young guests.
A sense of extraterrestrial civilization
Want to vacation in Africa, but as if you’ve never left Europe? Elewana The Manor coffee plantation is located just south of the famous Ngorongoro Crater. Nineteen colonial-style cottages flank the main mansion in a semicircle. African décor and Dutch planter-style fireplaces add an exotic touch to the austere luxury of the interior. There are plenty of activities to suit all tastes: a visit to the extinct volcano Ngorongoro, a trip to Lake Manyara and Olduvai Gorge, horseback riding and mountain biking.
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