Location: Olmoti Crater, Ngorongoro Conservancy Area, Tanzania
Overview
The Highlands, having redefined the Ngorongoro Crater experience, in an exclusive location offers a combination of comfort and contemporary style in eight domed canvas glass suites is an award-wining camp situated on the edge of a forest that skirts Olmoti Volcano. The surrounding Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA)is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Camp redefines the Ngorongoro experience, raising the bar for low-impact yet high-style camps. Open all year round, with the closest airstrip Lake Manyara 3 hrs. drive from the camp. Carefully positioned, and the highest property in the area both sunrise and sunset are visible from the camp where guests have maximum privacy on the slopes of the Olmoti Crater with inviting sweeping views far into Serengeti.
The eight-canvas geodesic domed suites are an inspiration drawn from the traditional Maasai boma that dots the landscape. Though the camp has a sense of being remote, still within easy reach of Ngorongoro from one day-long game drives where you may see elephants, giraffes and spot lions incorporating a midday picnic break under a shady tree.
The camp has a number of activities to keep you busy, hike up to the top of Olmoti for astonishing views of the protruding rock strewn around the highest point and the end of the trails. From the view point, you will have spectacular views of the Munge Waterfalls from the famous Munge River, which drains into Ngorongoro Crater, or take a half-day trip to the soda lake in Empakaai Crater to see thousands of pink flamingos assemble.
* Families with children over 5 years old, with exceptions made based on camp, sundowners, Ngorongoro Crater Decent.
Uniqueness of this Property
- The Highlands Lodge location, close to the Ngorongoro Crater, made of vast caldera, formed when a volcano the size of Mount Kilimanjaro erupted and then collapsed on itself over 2.5 million years ago, now the largest unfilled, intact, and inactive volcano in the world.
- The lodge has redefined the Ngorongoro experience, offering an array of activities afforded by the camp with a combination of comfort and contemporary style.
- An award-winning camp, exceptionally designed, eight domed canvas and glass suites situated on the edge of a forest that skirts Olmoti Volcano.
Accommodation
8 Perspex-and-canvas domed suites shared in (2 Triples available on request) and 6 guest tents (for 2 people). The six large, luxury guest tents have stretching views of the Gola Mountains, with options of twins or doubles, some have a mezzanine available for a third bed.
Each tent features king-sized beds, ensuite bathrooms, a double-headed plumbed shower, flushing toilets, in-room lockable safe, solar and generator power, complimentary laundry service, a wood-burning fireplace, plenty of cozy blankets and rugs for the warmth in the colder months.
The Family Tent for 4 guests, is specifically designed to accommodate two adults and two children, the standard double is in the main dome, with a covered walkway leading to a smaller dome with twin beds and an ensuite shower room for the children.
The Honeymoon Tent for 2 guests, is a dome emphasizing privacy, and relaxation. A king-sized bed, en-suite bathroom with a double-headed shower, a wood-burning fireplace for warmth in the colder months, a seating area with a large elevated deck, and an outdoor hot tub that over looks the beautiful landscape of Ngorongoro.
Amenities
The Amenities:
- Luxurious lounge dome area with wood burning stove
- Library
- Dining Area
- Bar
- 24-hours Security
- Laundry Service
- Malaria Free
- Credit Card
- Room Service
- Battery Charging Facilities
Activities
- Game drives in seven-seater closed vehicles with power points and fridges into Ngorongoro
- Olmoti Crater climb
- Empakaai Crater descent with an NCA ranger and hike to the soda lake
- Community and cultural visits to a market supporting local traders or walk with the herders as they bring their cattle back to the boma for the night.