Lemala Ngorongoro

$635 - $1,012

per person sharing

Overview of Lemala Ngorongoro

Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater

Set close to 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 also delivers a great safari experience. 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.

Lemala Ngorongoro is a fantastic option for groups of friends or family travelling together as well as couples and individuals hoping for thrilling Big-5 safari experiences in an iconic destination. The camp’s proximity to the lesser-used Lemala crater access road allows for a crucial ten to fifteen minutes on the crater floor before the crowds, making it a great option for keen photographers searching for the best light conditions at uncrowded sightings.

Rates

Competitive rates for unforgettable experiences
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Date Board Price
01/10/2025 - 19/12/2025 Game Package $745
20/12/2025 - 28/02/2026 Game Package $985
01/03/2026 - 31/03/2026 Game Package $635
01/06/2026 - 30/09/2026 Game Package $1,012
01/10/2026 - 19/12/2026 Game Package $772
20/12/2026 - 28/02/2027 Game Package $1,012
01/03/2027 - 31/03/2027 Game Package $662

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Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently.

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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • 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 first morning entry for the least crowded and best game experience
  • Guided walks with Maasai warriors

Bird watching

Cultural visits

Game drives

Guided walks

Picnics

Scenic drives

Specialist guides

Sundowners

General 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 share stories about their culture and traditions.

Bar

En-suite bathrooms

Laundry service

Lounge

Mess dining tent

Solar power

Wi-Fi available

Dining

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

Expert Opinion

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Maureen Stover

Maureen Stover

Africa Safari Expert

The only mobile tented camp on the crater rim giving you that real 'bush feeling'! The heaters in the tents and the hot water bottle in the beds gives it a very homely feeling.

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Traveller Reviews

  • NR
    Nina Rivkin
    traveler

    What a unique and special place. The location of the camp was perfect and the setting was spectacular, set amongst a forest of Acacia trees. I just loved it. I will never forget the “clomp, clomp” of a zebra trotting by our tent in the very early morning hours. We really enjoyed our guide Hassan; what a bright, articulate young man. We were amongst the first jeeps in the crater in the morning and after a full day (almost 9 hours), Hassan had showed us basically the whole crater and so much wildlife.

  • CK
    Christine Kani
    traveler

    Very good. Would not hesitate to stay there again. Ngorongoro was terrific, especially Praygod our tent attendant.

  • N&
    Noelle & Katie
    traveler

    Lemala Ngorongoro was the BEST surprise. The camp was SO GORGEOUS. The people were so inviting and amazing!!! We positively loved our game driver, Frank, but the camp butler, Alois, is officially our favorite person from the trip

  • VR
    Victoria Rodrigues
    traveler

    At Lemala in Ngorongoro Crater, there was a gentleman (Isaya Runguna) that took our boys once we arrived and played football with him for what felt like hours and my husband and I enjoyed the quiet moments. Our boys are still asking when we can go back and play with him.

    The food was amazing everywhere and you were right, I think we definitely ate more than we needed so having sufficient food wasn’t a concern. It’s definitely a unique feeling being in the middle of the Serengetti being fed what seems like a Michelin star rated meal and presentation.

  • IS
    iASE-Maureen Stover
    employee

    The only mobile tented camp on the crater rim giving you that real ‘bush feeling’! The heaters in the tents and the hot water bottle in the beds gives it a very homely feeling.

  • PH
    Paul Harris
    traveler

    Lemala in the Ngorongoro was perhaps the most rustic but also the most “bush feeling” being a mobile camp. Everything was so efficient for a truly bush camp we absolutely loved it.

  • KK
    Kathy Knaggs
    traveler

    In truth, we really enjoyed the camping experience, because of the happy hours around the campfire before dinner. The happy hour gave us a chance to meet with other tourists, exchange stories with each other and enjoy a dinner together. We thought that the staff in each place were very friendly and helpful to us.

NR
Nina Rivkin
traveler

What a unique and special place. The location of the camp was perfect and the setting was spectacular, set amongst a forest of Acacia trees. I just loved it. I will never forget the “clomp, clomp” of a zebra trotting by our tent in the very early morning hours. We really enjoyed our guide Hassan; what a bright, articulate young man. We were amongst the first jeeps in the crater in the morning and after a full day (almost 9 hours), Hassan had showed us basically the whole crater and so much wildlife.

CK
Christine Kani
traveler

Very good. Would not hesitate to stay there again. Ngorongoro was terrific, especially Praygod our tent attendant.

N&
Noelle & Katie
traveler

Lemala Ngorongoro was the BEST surprise. The camp was SO GORGEOUS. The people were so inviting and amazing!!! We positively loved our game driver, Frank, but the camp butler, Alois, is officially our favorite person from the trip

VR
Victoria Rodrigues
traveler

At Lemala in Ngorongoro Crater, there was a gentleman (Isaya Runguna) that took our boys once we arrived and played football with him for what felt like hours and my husband and I enjoyed the quiet moments. Our boys are still asking when we can go back and play with him.

The food was amazing everywhere and you were right, I think we definitely ate more than we needed so having sufficient food wasn’t a concern. It’s definitely a unique feeling being in the middle of the Serengetti being fed what seems like a Michelin star rated meal and presentation.

IS
iASE-Maureen Stover
employee

The only mobile tented camp on the crater rim giving you that real ‘bush feeling’! The heaters in the tents and the hot water bottle in the beds gives it a very homely feeling.