Tuesday, 18 February 2025 04:39

New lodge near Ngorongoro

Lemala Osonjoi Lodge Lemala Osonjoi Lodge

Lemala Camps & Lodges is launching its newest property, Lemala Osonjoi Lodge on 15 July, on the edge of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater.

Osonjoi Lodge will feature 16 spacious suites, each with king beds, en-suite bathrooms, large picture windows, and a nook with a double bed that can serve as an extra sleeping area. Given its 8,000ft elevation, suites will be equipped with slow-burn wood stoves to keep guests warm when the mist rolls in.

For families and larger groups, the lodge will include two two-bedroom suites, accommodating up to four adults and two children. The interior design blends African chic with a stylish Nordic touch, creating a sophisticated yet warm atmosphere.

The central guest areas will feature a lounge, bar, outdoor viewing deck, and the secluded Forest Spa, which will include an indoor heated swimming pool.

Staying some 10 minutes from the Lemala Gate, guests can be among the first to access the crater each morning and the last to leave, ensuring exclusive wildlife experiences. Activities will include daily game drives and guided Maasai walks.

The launch of Osonjoi will complete Lemala’s Tanzanian safari circuit, complementing Hamerkop House in Arusha, Mpingo Ridge in Tarangire, and Nanyukie and Kuria Hills in the Serengeti.