Overview

Set on the Crater rim in an area rarely used by other vehicles but about five to ten minutes from the entrance to the Ngorongoro Crater floor, Lemala Ngorongoro not only offers an intimate and secluded experience but delivers a great safari too. The communal areas have been designed to make you feel at home: lounge around on large sofas, choose a book from the book corner, or just admire the beauty of the area.

Guests are encouraged to dine communally with a nature expert and there'll be plenty to talk about: guests can experience amazing crater floor game viewing all year round in one of the best Big 5 reserves in East Africa. And after your drive, take a walk with a Maasai warrior in the forests that cover the rim of the crater to get stunning views and a chance to spot a different set of animals.

Highlights

Intimate, luxury tented camp - only nine tents

Set in an Acacia grove just off the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater

Big 5 game drives on crater floor - get a first-morning entry for the least crowded and best game experience

Guided walks with Maasai warriors

Facilities

Included in the mess tent is a communal lounge area of comfy couches and chairs and a bookshelf of old and new classics to keep you entertained.

The evenings at Lemala are filled with performances by the local Maasai community who dance, sing and give talks about their culture and traditions.

Dining

At Lemala Ngorongoro, delicious international and local meals are served alfresco under the starry skies or in the large mess tent under the glow of beautiful chandeliers.