Set in an ancient acacia forest close to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, is the tented camp Lemala Ngorongoro. For those looking for a more private experience of the Crater and still wishing to be located on the rim itself this is the place to stay.
The camp has 9 spacious tents that are positioned carefully to provide privacy and with minimal impact on the pristine forest environment. The Crater can get chilly in the evenings so your queen-size bed has a winter weight duvet and hot water bottle. The roomy bathrooms contain a dressing area, flush toilet and a large safari-style shower. The mess tent is beautifully furnished with grand sofas, lamps, bookshelves and corner cabinets in old wood, chests and rugs. In the evening, you can gather around the campfire to exchange tales of the day's safari followed by a hearty meal.
Special offer: Stay for 4 nights or more and receive a 20% discount. This offer is only valid for June, October 2024 - May 2025 & excludes 20 December - 05 January 2025. Honeymoon offer: Stay a minimum of 6 nights and the bride will receive 50% off their accommodation. Terms and conditions apply.
High concentration of game and amazing Big 5 sightings in the crater
Quick and easy access to the Ngorongoro Crater floor
A secluded tented experience away from the crowds
Maasai escorted walks into the forest and along the crater rim
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9 Tents
6 Years +
Open All Year
All Inclusive
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"Get in before the crowds and stay later, it's a 10 min drive to the crater floor, giving you an hour's head start over others descending and ascending via the far busier Seneto crater access road on the western rim."
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Danica Stanczak, 3rd February 2024
holiday to Lemala Ngorongoro
Accommodations were very comfortable and the view from the camp was beautiful, however, I noticed stains on a lot of the furniture - the camp tent, the couch, etc. Staff were mostly friendly and warm and the food was delicious.
Not only was the staff incredible but also so knowledgeable, we thought we learned a lot during the first half of the safari but they had so much more information that they loved to share. The camp manager was amazing!!!
The location, food and driver were fantastic. The camp atmosphere was really nice, from drinks around the fire to having a lovely dinner to the small touches like hot water bottles in the tents at night. Our driver Frank was very knowledgeable and was a fun person to be around who helped make our e…
The Lemala Ngorongoro camp had a great location, it was close to the entrance of the crater and situated amongst beautiful acacia trees! We were a little unprepared for how cold it gets but the staff were extremely accommodating. They turned on a heater each night for a few hours and put hot water …
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9 Tents
6 Years +
Open All Year
All Inclusive
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Kids Bushcraft
Natural Wonders
