Lemala Ngorongoro

About Lemala Ngorongoro

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This Lemala camp is a good quality intimate seasonal camp offering accommodation in only 9 tents (including 1 family tent) in seclusion in a stunning acacia forest on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. There are no views into the Crater from here, but that doesn't mean this isn't a great spot.

Being in a conservation area the company cannot choose where it places the tents. They are reasonably close together, but not annoyingly so. They are very well-furnished with large twin or double beds with thick mattresses and cosy duvets. The floors are covered with rugs, there is solar lighting, and there is an en-suite bathroom consisting of bucket show cubicle (plenty hot water will be provided for you), wash basin and flush loo. Each tent has a gas heater since it can get really chilly here especially between July and September.

The mess tent is also very comfortable, and in the evening guests gather at the campfire for sundowner drinks and share stories about their day.

Lemala Camp has close links with the local Maasai community who can provide educational talks in camp about the conservation area. The camp, as well as having close access to the Ngorogoro Crater, is a good base for exploring the Ngorongoro Highlands in general with Empakai and Olmoti Crater within reach of day trips and walks into these craters with armed rangers.

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Highlights

Ideal location to get to the Crater floor near Lemala Gate in the east.
Small luxurious camp
Secluded forest setting
Great food and staff

Situation

On the eastern side of the Ngorongoro Crater Rim, not far from Sopa Lodge.

Activities

Walks, bush meals and game viewing in Ngorongoro Crater

Facilities

Each tent has a gas heater, large twin or king-size beds with warm duvets, rug covered wooden floors, 24-hr solar lighting, and en-suite bathrooms with a dressing area, flush toilets and a large safari shower.

Child policy

Children over 6yrs are welcome.

Open

All year except April and May

Best time

The Ngorongoro Crater really is a year round destination, though the main rainy months of April and May are a. it of a struggle, and this camp is closed then.

Inclusions

All meals and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and laundry are also included.

Meals

Meals are taken at a communal dining table. Expect excellent three-course meals.

Pricing guidelines for Tanzania

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Tanzania can combine easily with other East African countries.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £150
	£150 to £300
	£300 to £500
	£500 to £800
	Over £800

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week high quality safari in the northern circuit (eg with Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Manyara, Tarangire ...)Between £2500 and £3500
2 week southern Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holidayBetween £3000 and £4000
1 week stay on an Indian Ocean island (Zanzibar, Mafia, Chole, Pemba)From £1000 +
1 week Kilimanjaro climbAround £1500

Tribes Advisor

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This seasonal camp is on the Crater rim, but please don't expect a view into the Crater or you'll be disappointed. That said, it's a lovely forested campsite amongst some beautiful trees. (Note: all seasonal camps can change campsites from time to time). It can get very chilly up here (particularly July to September) but the tents have gas heaters, and hot water bottles come as standard! The dining/lounge tent struck me as being quite small for the number of tents, but otherwise I thought it was a comfortable place with a nice position. You're paying (quite a lot!) for privacy and personal service here.

Amanda Marks, Tribes MD, visited here March 2012

Lemala camps are gorgeous! I visited this one at the crater whilst actually staying at the Sopa Lodge - I wish I'd stayed here instead! Unfortunately I was not well at the time so didn't eat much of the gorgeous dinner they cooked for me, but the food was superb. The rooms are massive and really comfortable. The only thing I would say to be careful of is don't choose this for it's location on the crater rim - there are no views into the crater as it's in the trees on the wall of the crater, not on the top. But it's right on the Lemala access road into the crater so a good position.

Julie Croucher, Africa Sales Manager, visited here 2008

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