Nestled deep in the splendid foggy cliff forest on an extinct volcano is one of the very charming safari lodges you will see in Tanzania. Lemala Ngorongoro is a top Commercial alternative for accommodation on the fringe of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Lemala Ngorongoro is the only lodge located inside the Ngorongoro Crater park gate. It’s one of the 2 lodges on the faraway Eastern Crater edge, an excellent location that offers some of the extremely spectacular views of the sunset in Tanzania.
Location
This camp is located on the crest of Leala Hill, on the eastern fringe of the internationally famous Ngorongoro Crater in the volcanic highlands of northern Tanzania. Located at an elevation of 7500 feet, this camp presents breathtaking views of the gorgeous crater floor. Because it us found on the eastern fringe, it features great views of the daily sunset over the faraway western side; a view that will forever be memorable.
Accommodations
The lodge opened its doors in 2007 and it is found on the hilltop offering a comfortable lounge with large couches, fire-pit, dining area and liquor cabinet. These common areas offer breathtaking views over the encompassing woodlands and the broad Northern Serengeti.
There are 10 comfortable luxury tents with canvas set on wooden platforms with classy rugs. The tents are organized to hold single or double beds, while the 2 family tents each offers a queen bed plus 2 single beds. Every of the tent has a heater, and the beds are well covered with lovely warm duvets to provide comfort and warmth. The tents are fashionably fitted with a writing desk, candle-lamps, coffee place, 2 bedside tables and storage trunks. At the end of each is an inside bathroom with a dressing area, sink, flushing toilet and mirror plus flowing water.
Food and Drink
Breakfast is presented as a mixed buffet with orders of fresh of eggs, sausages, bacon plus pancakes. Lunch plus dinner are delicious 4 course meals. Picnic boxes are prepared for lunch or breakfast for those going on game drives early morning or for the entire day.
The House beverages offered include wine, soft drinks, house wines plus beers served at dinner.
Special Features
game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater filled with animals, unique location on the eastern rim of the Crater, presenting breathtaking sunset views, explore the Olduvai Gorge archaeological site and museum, Cultural tour to Maasai boma, see the odd moving sands, enjoy Picnic breakfasts and lunches, Evening Sundowners plus campfire, Romantic dinner setting, 24 hours Solar electricity supply, Battery Charging in the main tent, Laundry service, Complimentary beverages including beers, soft drinks and house wine, Child Policy of below 6 years, Floor heater in all rooms, duvets offered on all beds, Bar plus sundries on cash policy, inside bathrooms with safari-shower, dressing area and flush toilet.
Game Viewing
The highlight of residing here is the wildlife safari itself. leaving the Lodge early at around 6:00 am enables you to enjoy the game drive early in the morning to the floor looking for the black rhino, lion prides, the big carnivores, hyenas, wildebeests, cheetahs, buffaloes, Elephants, Gazelles as well as zebras. You will visit the soda lake along with your cameras to see the thousands of pink flamingoes plus a profusion of other water birds.